Business Description

Established in 1992, Aire Serv is a global franchise organization providing installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and indoor air quality systems. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its "Franchise 500," Aire Serv franchisees provide these services to both residential and commercial customers at more than 100 locations worldwide. Aire Serv is part of The Dwyer Group family of companies, which also includes Rainbow International, Mr. Rooter, Mr. Electric, Mr. Appliance, and Glass Doctor.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1992

Franchising Since:  1992

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	170	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	170	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 1 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 0 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 167 98.2% In 31 States Canada: 1 0.6% In 2 Canadian Provinces International: 2 1.2% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 170 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	16
2. Florida	8
3. Texas	15

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$Varies
Cash Investment:	$22K/100K population
Total Investment:	$57.2-170.4K
Average Total Investment:	$114K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$22 per 100K population
Average Franchise Fee:	$38K
On-Going Royalty:	4-7%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: Varies Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): varies

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	7
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Corporate Office	5 Days
2. On-Site	3 Days, On-going
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 59 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning.   •  Coupons   •  Franchise Video   •  Marketing Brochure   •  Pre-Qualifier Application   •  Promotional Items