Linc Service
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $65,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $66,530 – $140,050 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 2.5% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | NY |
| Legal name (Item 1) | ABM FRANCHISING GROUP, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2026-01-28 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 71 (Item 20, p.47) |
| Brand website | https://www.lincservice.com |
About Linc Service
ABM Franchising Group, LLC is the franchisor of the Linc Service® franchise program. We have offered Linc Service franchises since acquiring the brand in 2003. TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89 | 32 | 121 |
| 2024 | 78 | 32 | 110 |
| 2025 | 71 | 32 | 103 |
Source: Item 20, p.47 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 30 (Item 20, p.47 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 0 (Item 20, p.47 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 0 (Item 3, p.10 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.10 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): No significant administrative, criminal, or civil actions are pending against the franchisor or its officers; only routine litigation incidental to business is noted. (Item 3, p.216 of the FDD)
Item 19 — franchisor-provided financial performance representations
These figures are the franchisor's own representations in Item 19 of its FDD. They are not verified earnings and are not a promise of what any unit will earn.
| Revenue range | $0 (Item 19, p.42 of the FDD) |
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.38 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | Yes (Item 15, p.38 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): Franchisees receive a Primary or Shared Marketing Area with limited territorial protections; Primary areas exclude other Linc franchisees from performing services on specific buildings, while Shared areas allow competition from other franchisees. (Item 12, p.32 of the FDD)
Training: During the initial Term of your franchise, we provide a minimum of 10 days of classroom training to your General Manager. (Item 11, p.23 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Access to Linc University (blended learning)
- Refresher training
- Business evaluations (sales performance and cost controls)
- Access to updated COM materials
- Access to LincWare computer software
- Annual Continuing Education Conference
- Support Center for issue resolution
- Sales leadership support
Source: Item 11, p.23 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Canonsburg, NY (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 22 (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 22 (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Parent company | ABM Industries Incorporated (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 6 years (Item 17, p.39 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 6 years (Item 17, p.39 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 32 (Item 20, p.47 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask Linc Service directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, you do not receive an exclusive territory. The franchisor may sell additional franchises in the same area. It may also operate company units there. Or it may sell through other channels. No area is reserved for you. No area is closed to you by another franchisee's exclusivity either. Placement is the franchisor's decision.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Availability
Because this brand grants no exclusive territory, there are no territory-based exclusions: no area is reserved for an existing franchisee, and no area is reserved for you. Whether a new unit is placed anywhere is the franchisor's decision under Item 12.
Next steps with Linc Service
Put Linc Service on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.