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One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

Heating and cooling repairs, replacements, and maintenance; indoor air quality services
Investment
$143,273
Initial Franchise Fee
$43,000
Units
431
Growth Rate
+14.9%

Overview

Industry
Maintenance
Founded
1999
Franchising Since
2003
Parent Company
Authority Brands LLC
Leadership
Richie Drew, VP of Operations
# of Employees at HQ
1738

Units and Growth Chart

About One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning was founded in 1999. It then became a fully operational franchise in 2003. One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning has hundreds of locations throughout the United States. The company provides maintenance, replacement, ductwork, and, as the name suggests, heating and cooling repair services.

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is a part of a prominent home service provider called Authority Brands. The range of HVAC items that are maintained by this company include things like air conditioners, heaters, pilot lights, motors, circuit boards, and control valves. 

Why You May Want to Start a One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Franchise

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning may help you grow or expand your business, even if you have no industry skills or expertise. For heating, ventilation, and air conditioning service providers, this franchise might improve the quality of services you can provide while maximizing growth. It may even provide you with services that make starting or growing your own business much easier.

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning may also provide customizable marketing and advertising materials. Franchisees are typically able to speak with marketing experts about any challenges they may be facing. The company also has an established operational model, including business management software.

What Might Make a One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Franchise a Good Choice?

Every home, office, or building will probably need HVAC services at some point. That means that One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning services are likely to be in demand. Services are usually year-round, which may allow for a fairly steady stream of clientele. 

If you wish, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning offers an option for franchisees to operate as absentee owners. This may allow you to spend more time with your friends and family, pursue other business ventures, or simply have more time to yourself as you run your One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning franchise.

How to Open a One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Franchise

To be part of the One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should ensure that you are aware of the presence of ongoing fees that will include advertising fees and royalty fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements.

Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. Speak to existing franchisees and ask questions directed to the One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning team. You may want to ask how services differ in varying climates. 

Suppose your net worth and available liquid capital match the brand's requirements. In that case, you may qualify to open a One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning franchise, and you can get started with an initial investment.

After they make sure that you meet all the requirements, you may be able to successfully register to open a One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning franchise. 

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee
$43,000
Initial Investment
$143,273 - $286,702
Net Worth Requirement
$150,000
Cash Requirement
$75,000
Royalty Fee
6%
Ad Royalty Fee
to 1.5%
Technology Fee
$100/mo.
Term of Agreement
10 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable?
Yes
Financing
In-House
Veterans Incentive
30% off first-unit franchise and additional population fees

Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

United States

States

Alaska Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Iowa Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Montana North Carolina North Dakota Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Nevada New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Vermont Washington Wisconsin West Virginia Wyoming

Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training
Classroom Training
35 hours

Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

Is absentee ownership allowed?
Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
No
Can this franchise be run part time?
No
# of employees required to run
4-12
Are exclusive territories available?
Yes

Ranking History

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Updated: December 12th, 2022