Head-to-head comparison
Ace Handyman Services vs Bath Fitter Franchise Opportunities
Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.
| Disclosure |  Ace Handyman Services |  Bath Fitter |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $97,200 – $226,000 2026 FDD · Item 7 | $225,500 – $515,500 Total 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 14 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $70,000 Mini AHS Business franchises are only granted for territories with 45,000 or fewer households. 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 15 | $80,000 Attorney fees apply if you request changes to the Franchise Agreement before signing. 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 8 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6% of gross revenues Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 16 | Currently $0; up to 2.5% Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 9 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 401 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 61 | 143 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 39 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +89 Calculated: 2023–2025 | +3 Calculated: 2023–2025 |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Franchised (68 locations) — revenue and other measures $1,514,055 mean Total Revenue · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 55 Franchised (60 locations) — other measures and revenue $332,217 mean Total Revenue · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 58 Franchised (19 locations) — other measures and revenue $775,337 mean Total Revenue · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 51 +1 more groups in the full report | Not disclosed — no Item 19 financial performance representation |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change is a Franopolis calculation from the disclosed counts.