Service Experts
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Service Experts franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 2025 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Richardson, TX United States Source: franchise.org
Service Experts franchise specializes in residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing services, operating as a trusted home services brand a
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Service Experts franchise?
- The Service Experts Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $148,750 for start-up — as arranged as incurred employees, suppliers, additional marketing, and utilities totals (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22); $129,500–$230,900 for conversion only (conversion — as arranged as incurred employees, suppliers, additional marketing, and utilities totals) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 26). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- Does Service Experts disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Service Experts FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 66). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Service Experts locations are there?
- The FDD reports 84 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 71). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $148,750 (Start-up — As arranged As incurred Employees, suppliers, additional marketing, and utilities TOTALS); $129,500 – $230,900 (Conversion — As arranged As incurred Employees, suppliers, additional marketing, and utilities TOTALS); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 5 separate groups: other measures for 12 Corporate-owned locations; other measures for 48 Corporate-owned locations; other measures for 15 Corporate-owned locations; other measures for 33 Corporate-owned locations; other measures for 48 Corporate-owned locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets declined by 7 in 2025, to 84 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
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
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Conversion — As arranged As incurred Employees, suppliers, additional marketing, and utilities TOTALSPDF p. 26$129,500 – $230,900
- Start-up — As arranged As incurred Employees, suppliers, additional marketing, and utilities TOTALSPDF p. 22$148,750
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
48 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.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 12 locations
- Who is counted
- 48 disclosed US outlets of 76 corporate locations, full reporting period, residential HVAC at least 79.5% of revenue; two new franchises excluded
- Period
- Above average percent
- Excluded
- Other service mixes; franchises not open full year. GM wages, vehicle/property leases, depreciation, amortization, interest, taxes and corporate insurance costs excluded; vendor rebates retained corporately.
- Method
- Affiliate operating records; multi-territory household coverage based on zip codes representing approximately 80% of outlet volume and census data; selected costs and imputed franchise fees.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 48 locations
- Who is counted
- 48 disclosed US outlets of 76 corporate locations, full reporting period, residential HVAC at least 79.5% of revenue; two new franchises excluded
- Period
- High revenue
- Excluded
- Other service mixes; franchises not open full year. GM wages, vehicle/property leases, depreciation, amortization, interest, taxes and corporate insurance costs excluded; vendor rebates retained corporately.
- Method
- Affiliate operating records; multi-territory household coverage based on zip codes representing approximately 80% of outlet volume and census data; selected costs and imputed franchise fees.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 15 locations
- Who is counted
- Continuous leadership for 24 months ending December 13, 2025
- Period
- Gross Revenue
- Excluded
- Other service mixes; franchises not open full year. GM wages, vehicle/property leases, depreciation, amortization, interest, taxes and corporate insurance costs excluded; vendor rebates retained corporately.
- Method
- Affiliate operating records; multi-territory household coverage based on zip codes representing approximately 80% of outlet volume and census data; selected costs and imputed franchise fees.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 33 locations
- Who is counted
- Non-continuous leadership for 24 months ending December 13, 2025
- Period
- Gross Revenue
- Excluded
- Other service mixes; franchises not open full year. GM wages, vehicle/property leases, depreciation, amortization, interest, taxes and corporate insurance costs excluded; vendor rebates retained corporately.
- Method
- Affiliate operating records; multi-territory household coverage based on zip codes representing approximately 80% of outlet volume and census data; selected costs and imputed franchise fees.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 48 locations
- Who is counted
- HVAC replacement transactions at 48 disclosed corporate outlets, by payment method
- Period
- Mix
- Excluded
- Other service mixes; franchises not open full year. GM wages, vehicle/property leases, depreciation, amortization, interest, taxes and corporate insurance costs excluded; vendor rebates retained corporately.
- Method
- Affiliate operating records; multi-territory household coverage based on zip codes representing approximately 80% of outlet volume and census data; selected costs and imputed franchise fees.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 71
Net +1 outlets, 2023–2025
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 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($129,500 – $230,900) 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 decreased from 91 to 84 in 2025. What drove the change?
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 (2026 FDD)
- [1]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 48 disclosed US outlets of 76 corporate locations, full reporting period, resid… · PDF p. 66
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 48 disclosed US outlets of 76 corporate locations, full reporting period, resid… · PDF p. 66
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Continuous leadership for 24 months ending December 13, 2025 · PDF p. 68
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Non-continuous leadership for 24 months ending December 13, 2025 · PDF p. 68
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — HVAC replacement transactions at 48 disclosed corporate outlets, by payment met… · PDF p. 70
- [6]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 71
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
53 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
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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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
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 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Alabama 2023 — Opened
“2023 2 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Alabama 2023 — Reacquired
“2023 2 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row. The review is limited to national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 1 Company-Owned 2025 — Start
“2025 91 82 -9”
Note: This is the systemwide Company-Owned subgroup row, not the systemwide Total Outlets row. Item 20 checking is limited to national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 72 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Tennessee 2025 — Ceased other reasons
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-specific or ownership-subgroup Item 20 row, not a systemwide Total Outlets row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 71 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 1 Company-Owned 2025 — End
“2025 91 82 -9”
Note: This is a state-specific or ownership-subgroup Item 20 row, not a systemwide Total Outlets row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 72 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Tennessee 2025 — End
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 row, not a systemwide or national Total row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Alabama 2023 — Start
“2023 2 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 72 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Oklahoma 2025 — End
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 72 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Tennessee 2025 — Terminations
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 72 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Tennessee 2025 — Start
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 72 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Oklahoma 2025 — Ceased other reasons
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 72 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Oklahoma 2025 — Start
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 72 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Oklahoma 2025 — Terminations
“2025 0 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Alabama 2025 — Closed
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Alabama 2025 — Sold to franchisees
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Arizona 2023 — Start
“2023 2 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Arizona 2023 — Sold to franchisees
“2023 2 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Alabama 2025 — Reacquired
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Alabama 2025 — End
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Arizona 2023 — Reacquired
“2023 2 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Arizona 2023 — Opened
“2023 2 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Alabama 2025 — Opened
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This is a state-specific Item 20 outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Arizona 2024 — Start
“2024 2 4 0 0 0 6”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 California 2023 — Start
“2023 3 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Arizona 2025 — End
“2025 6 0 0 2 0 4”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Arizona 2025 — Opened
“2025 6 0 0 2 0 4”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Arizona 2024 — Opened
“2024 2 4 0 0 0 6”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Arizona 2024 — Closed
“2024 2 4 0 0 0 6”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Arizona 2024 — Sold to franchisees
“2024 2 4 0 0 0 6”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Arizona 2025 — Reacquired
“2025 6 0 0 2 0 4”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 California 2023 — Reacquired
“2023 3 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Colorado 2023 — End
“2023 2 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 California 2024 — Closed
“2024 3 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 California 2024 — Sold to franchisees
“2024 3 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 California 2024 — Opened
“2024 3 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 California 2024 — End
“2024 3 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 California 2025 — Reacquired
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Colorado 2023 — Start
“2023 2 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 California 2025 — Opened
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Colorado 2023 — Opened
“2023 2 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Florida 2023 — Sold to franchisees
“2023 9 0 0 0 0 9”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Colorado 2025 — Start
“2025 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Colorado 2025 — Sold to franchisees
“2025 1 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Florida 2023 — End
“2023 9 0 0 0 0 9”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Colorado 2024 — Sold to franchisees
“2024 2 0 0 1 0 1”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Colorado 2024 — Closed
“2024 2 0 0 1 0 1”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Florida 2024 — Start
“2024 9 1 0 1 0 9”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Florida 2023 — Reacquired
“2023 9 0 0 0 0 9”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Florida 2023 — Opened
“2023 9 0 0 0 0 9”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 73 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 4 Georgia 2023 — End
“2023 5 0 0 0 0 5”
Note: This is a state-specific Company-Owned outlet row. Item 20 checking is limited to systemwide or national Total rows.
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