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Service Experts®

Home & Commercial Services Year: 2025
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What Is Service Experts?

Service Experts is a franchise in the Home & Commercial Services category that offers HVAC Services. Franchised Centers operate from an approved street-address business office (the Approved Location) and deliver services from clearly branded service vehicles (a Start‑Up Approved Location may be the franchisee’s home for the first six months). It serves a mix of residential homeowners and light commercial customers. The core service bundle is HVAC Services, with franchised centers able, with prior approval, to offer Water Heater Services and other authorized Additional Services (e.g., plumbing, electrical, solar).

Service Experts Franchise: Pros and Cons

With 145 hours of hands-on initial training (in the top quarter for Home & Commercial Services) and a spotless legal record—no disclosed lawsuits, judgments, settlements, penalties, or enforcement actions—the brand still carries a major risk: all 89 locations are company-owned with zero franchised units, leaving few peers to consult during due diligence.

Pros

145 hours of initial training (in the top quarter for Home & Commercial Services) — the franchisor provides extensive hands-on preparation for new operators before opening.
Zero disclosed lawsuits, franchisee judgments or settlements, government penalties, and franchisor enforcement actions — all well below typical — indicating a very clean legal and compliance record that reduces legal distractions and risk.
No required manager equity (0%) — you have flexibility to structure manager compensation and ownership, which makes it easier to recruit and align local operators without forced equity arrangements.

Cons

All 89 locations are company-owned and there are zero franchised units, so you would be joining a system with no franchise track record and limited franchised peers to learn from.
With no existing franchisees, standard franchisee-focused due diligence is difficult—there are few or no franchisees to call about real-world unit economics, operations, or resale prospects.

Territory Protection

45/100
NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce/alternative distribution channels and retail, to acquire and convert units under different trademarks, and to develop nearby units; protection is contingent on performance quotas and franchisee relocation is permitted.

Training & Support

92
NORMAL

The brand provides a comprehensive 145-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four individuals for launch, combining technical, operational, and managerial instruction. The program includes on-site launch assistance focused on operational readiness; travel and lodging expenses, and any additional fees for on-site support, are the franchisee's responsibility.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Service Experts Franchise?

Opening a Service Experts franchise requires a total initial investment of $80,000 to $221,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$80,000
Minimum Investment Breakdown
Franchise Fee
Real Estate
Equipment & Assets
Reserves
Training
Other

Maximum Investment

$221,500
Maximum Investment Breakdown

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$25,000
Real Estate$0
Equipment & Assets$19,000
Reserves$15,000
Training$4,000
Other$17,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$59,900
Real Estate$10,000
Equipment & Assets$95,900
Reserves$30,000
Training$6,000
Other$19,700

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

Service Experts Franchise Earnings: Not Disclosed

Service Experts did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information, which can make it harder for prospective owners to evaluate expected revenue before investing.

This franchise company did not publish these results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Service Experts franchise?

The total initial investment for a Service Experts franchise ranges from $80,000 to $221,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Service Experts initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Service Experts is $25,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

Does Service Experts disclose franchise revenue data?

Service Experts did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2025 FDD. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information.

Does Service Experts have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Service Experts received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Service Experts offer exclusive franchise territories?

Service Experts received a territory protection score of 45 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Service Experts provide to new franchisees?

Service Experts received a training and support score of 92 out of 100. The brand provides a comprehensive 145-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four individuals for launch, combining technical, operational, and managerial instruction.

How many Service Experts franchise locations are there?

Service Experts had 89 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Service Experts?

Service Experts is a franchise in the Home & Commercial Services category that offers HVAC Services.

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