Is AR Homes a franchise?

Yes. AR Homes offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 66 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 44).

How much does it cost to open an AR Homes franchise?

The AR Homes Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $177,300–$590,150 for total estimated initial investment (low-high range as disclosed) (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18); $535,000–$2,190,000 for total — range as disclosed (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote.

What is the AR Homes initial franchise fee?

The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $65,000 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 15). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report.

What ongoing fees does AR Homes charge?

The disclosed ongoing royalty is 3.5% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $100,000 (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6.

Does AR Homes disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. The AR Homes FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 41). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers.

How many AR Homes locations are there?

The FDD reports 25 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 44). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability.

Is AR Homes a good franchise to buy?

Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

AR Homes

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Researching AR Homes franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

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AR Homes quick facts

Is AR Homes a franchise?: Yes. AR Homes offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 66 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 44).
How much does it cost to open an AR Homes franchise?: The AR Homes Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $177,300–$590,150 for total estimated initial investment (low-high range as disclosed) (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18); $535,000–$2,190,000 for total — range as disclosed (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
What is the AR Homes initial franchise fee?: The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $65,000 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 15). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
What ongoing fees does AR Homes charge?: The disclosed ongoing royalty is 3.5% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $100,000 (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
Does AR Homes disclose financial performance (Item 19)?: Yes. The AR Homes FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 41). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
How many AR Homes locations are there?: The FDD reports 25 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 44). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
Is AR Homes a good franchise to buy?: Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

What the disclosures show

1The 2025 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $177,300 – $590,150 (Total Estimated Initial Investment (low-high range as disclosed)); $535,000 – $2,190,000 (Total — range as disclosed); several initial fee options apply.
2Item 19 covers 5 separate groups: other measures for 8 locations; other measures for 13 locations; other measures for 17 locations; other measures for 20 locations; adjusted operating results for 29 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
3Outlets grew by 2 in 2024, to 67 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

Franchises under $250kOther brands whose disclosed Item 7 low end fits this budget.Compare outlet trendsPut Item 20 counts side by side with up to 3 other brands.

AR Homes head-to-head

Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.

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Costs · Items 5–7

What does it cost to open?

Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

Startup Investment — Item 7

Range across 2 single-unit formats

2025 FDD · Item 7

Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)

Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

Total Estimated Initial Investment (low-high range as disclosed)PDF p. 18$177,300 – $590,150
range as disclosedPDF p. 21$535,000 – $2,190,000

Standard single-unit franchise fee

2025 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 15
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

Ongoing Fees — Item 6

Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

Royalties — ASP range, minimum annual royalty appliesMain ongoing fee

55 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

Financial Performance — Item 19

What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

5 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

8 locations

Other measures · 8 locations

Who is counted: Franchised AR Businesses in the Reporting Group; in operation for at least 12 months in the year and supporting at least one Assisting Hands Business franchise for the entire calendar year.
Period: 2021
Excluded: Affiliate-owned AR Business excluded; two businesses not open a full year by Dec. 31, 2024 and two with no franchised Assisting Hands businesses in their territories excluded.
Method: Historical internal records and systems; unaudited; per-AR-Business averages regardless of territory size.

13 locations

Other measures · 13 locations

Who is counted: Franchised AR Businesses in the Reporting Group; in operation for at least 12 months in the year and supporting at least one Assisting Hands Business franchise for the entire calendar year.
Period: 2022
Excluded: Affiliate-owned AR Business excluded; two businesses not open a full year by Dec. 31, 2024 and two with no franchised Assisting Hands businesses in their territories excluded.
Method: Historical internal records and systems; unaudited; per-AR-Business averages regardless of territory size.

17 locations

Other measures · 17 locations

Who is counted: Franchised AR Businesses in the Reporting Group; in operation for at least 12 months in the year and supporting at least one Assisting Hands Business franchise for the entire calendar year.
Period: 2023
Excluded: Affiliate-owned AR Business excluded; two businesses not open a full year by Dec. 31, 2024 and two with no franchised Assisting Hands businesses in their territories excluded.
Method: Historical internal records and systems; unaudited; per-AR-Business averages regardless of territory size.

20 locations

Other measures · 20 locations

Who is counted: Franchised AR Businesses in the Reporting Group; in operation for at least 12 months in the year and supporting at least one Assisting Hands Business franchise for the entire calendar year.
Period: 2024
Excluded: Affiliate-owned AR Business excluded; two businesses not open a full year by Dec. 31, 2024 and two with no franchised Assisting Hands businesses in their territories excluded.
Method: Historical internal records and systems; unaudited; per-AR-Business averages regardless of territory size.

29 locations

Adjusted operating results · 29 locations

Adjusted company-owned results: the franchisor adjusted these centers' expenses to estimate franchisee costs. They are not observed franchisee results or owner take-home income.

Who is counted: 29 of42 existing active franchised AR Homes Building Companies with a2024 home closing and full-year ARIS reporting
Period: 2024
Excluded: 13 excluded for no2024 home closing or incomplete full-year ARIS reporting
Method: Unaudited franchisee ARIS reporting, not independently verified. Adjusted Net Income adds reported owner compensation to reported Net Income, may omit other owner benefits.

These groups are never combined. Adjusted company-owned operating results cannot be divided by franchised revenue to calculate a franchisee profit margin.

Outlet Changes — Item 20

How has the outlet count changed?

Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of Year-end of each year.

2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 44

Net +0 outlets, 2022–2024

Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

Questions to investigate

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For the franchisor

Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($177,300 – $2,190,000) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 65 to 67 in 2024. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

For current and former owners

How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

For your advisors

Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

Sources & vintage history

Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

Citations (2025 FDD)

[1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 15
[2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised AR Businesses in the Reporting Group; in operation for at least 12 m… · PDF p. 41
[3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised AR Businesses in the Reporting Group; in operation for at least 12 m… · PDF p. 41
[4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised AR Businesses in the Reporting Group; in operation for at least 12 m… · PDF p. 41
[5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised AR Businesses in the Reporting Group; in operation for at least 12 m… · PDF p. 41
[6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 29 of42 existing active franchised AR Homes Building Companies with a2024 home… · PDF p. 50
[7]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 44

"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.

Territory & operations

These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

Legal & agreement

Franchisor financial statements

No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.

SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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At a glance

Business history

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Owner participation

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Territory language

Litigation disclosure

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Bankruptcy disclosure

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Agreement term

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Reader notes on wording

Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Audit expenses: estimated $1,000 to $12,000, plus interest
“Audit Expenses Cost of audit and inspection and any related accounting and legal expenses (we estimate this cost to be between $1,000 and $12,000), plus interest”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Management fee: currently $500 per day, plus costs and expenses
“Management Fee Our then-current fee (currently $500 per day), plus costs and expenses”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 16 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Area Representative Fund contribution: up to 2% of Gross Commissions; not currently charged
“Area Representative Fund Contribution Up to 2% of Gross Commissions (3) On demand This fee will be used for a system-wide area representative advertising fund. We do not currently charge this fee.”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Development default fee: $250 per week per deficient Assisting Hands Business
“Development Default Fee (2) $250 per week per Assisting Hands Business that you are deficient in developing under the Development Schedule”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 16 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Support services: currently $500 per day, plus travel, lodging and living expenses
“Support Services Fee Our then-current fee (currently $500 per day), plus all travel, lodging and living expenses for our personnel”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 16 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Transfer fee: greater of $25,000 or 10% of Development Fee; $5,000 non-refundable deposit
“Transfer Fee The greater of $25,000 or 10% of the Development Fee $5,000 non-refundable deposit at time of transfer application submittal and the remaining balance of fee at time of approved transfer”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 6 · PDF p. 16 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Additional training: currently $500 per day, plus travel, lodging and living expenses
“Additional Training Requested by You Our then-current fee (currently $500 per day), plus all travel, lodging and living expenses for our personnel”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 18 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Professional Fees (low-high range as disclosed)
“Professional Fees (8) $2,000 $5,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 18 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total Estimated Initial Investment (low-high range as disclosed)
“TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (12)(13) $177,300 $590,150”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 18 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Leasehold Improvements (low-high range as disclosed)
“Leasehold Improvements (4) $0 $7,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 18 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Office Furnishings (low-high range as disclosed)
“Office Furnishings (5) $1,500 $6,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 18 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Telecommunications Services and Advertising (low-high range as disclosed)
“Telecommunications Services and Advertising (7) $1,500 $3,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 18 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: 3 Month’s Lease Payments (low-high range as disclosed)
“3 Month’s Lease Payments (3) $1,500 $6,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 18 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Additional Funds - 3 Months (low-high range as disclosed)
“Additional Funds - 3 Months (11) $10,950 $50,450”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 18 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Convention Fee (low-high range as disclosed)
“Convention Fee (10) $200 $200”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 18 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Insurance (low-high range as disclosed)
“Insurance (9) $500 $1,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 7 · PDF p. 18 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Initial Training Expenses (low-high range as disclosed)
“Initial Training Expenses (6) $2,000 $4,000”
Note: The cited quote is not present in the supplied excerpt.
Item 20 · PDF p. 44 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Company-Owned 2022: 1 → 1
“Company-Owned 2022 1 1 0”
Note: The supplied excerpt does not establish a matching Table 1 systemwide start/end row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 44 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Company-Owned 2023: 1 → 1
“Company-Owned 2023 1 1 0”
Note: The supplied excerpt does not establish a matching Table 1 systemwide start/end row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 44 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Company-Owned 2024: 1 → 1
“Company-Owned 2024 1 1 0”
Note: The supplied excerpt does not establish a matching Table 1 systemwide start/end row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 44 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Franchised 2022: 16 → 20
“Franchised* 2022 16 20 +4”
Note: The supplied excerpt does not establish a matching Table 1 systemwide start/end row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 44 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Franchised 2023: 20 → 22
“Franchised* 2023 20 22 +2”
Note: The supplied excerpt does not establish a matching Table 1 systemwide start/end row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 44 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Franchised 2024: 22 → 24
“Franchised* 2024 22 24 +2”
Note: The supplied excerpt does not establish a matching Table 1 systemwide start/end row.

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AR Homes quick facts

What the disclosures show

AR Homes head-to-head

What does it cost to open?

Startup Investment — Item 7

Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)

Ongoing Fees — Item 6

What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

8 locations

13 locations

17 locations

20 locations

29 locations

How has the outlet count changed?

Questions to investigate

For the franchisor

For current and former owners

For your advisors

Sources & vintage history

Citations (2025 FDD)

Territory & operations

Legal & agreement

Franchisor financial statements

SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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At a glance

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