Ace Handyman
Company Information
12567 West Cedar Drive, Suite 200 Lakewood, Colorado 80228
Ace Handyman Franchising, Inc. is a Colorado corporation that was incorporated on August 22, 2000 under the name of Handyman Matters Franchise Corporation. They changed their name to Ace Handyman Franchising, Inc. on September 18, 2019. They do business under their corporate name and under the name and service mark ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES™. Their principal business address is 12567 West Cedar Drive, Suite 200, Lakewood, Colorado 80228. They have been offering AHS Businesses since February 2001.
We franchise to you or authorize you to operate a business (“HANDYMAN MATTERS Business”) under the mark HANDYMAN MATTERS® and related service marks, trademarks and trade names (“Marks”). In the future our franchisees will offer their handyman services to the public under service marks established by Ace, most likely Ace Handyman Services of Ace Hardware Handyman Services or both. although the exact service marks have not been established as of the date of this Disclosure Document. Once the actual future Ace service mark(s) has been established and incorporated into the HANDYMAN MATTERS System, you will be required to adopt and use those marks. A handyman matters Business provides handyman and remodeling (including design and build projects) services and sales to residential and commercial customers by operating under a uniform system consisting of high standards of service, use of quality products, proprietary and exclusive technology, and the: business format created and developed by us and our predecessors (the “HANDYMAN MATTERS System”). These handyman services include basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical, drywall, painting, roofing, flooring and any other miscellaneous repairs, remodels and services to residential and commercial clients. When you obtain a franchise from us, we license to you the right to use our Marks and the HANDYMAN MATTERS System within a protected territory that will be assigned to you (“Territory”). A HANDYMAN MATTERS Business, franchise grants you a Territory of at least 80,000 households, generally delineated by zip codes. All Territories include the businesses in the Territories. You pay us the initial fees discussed in ITEM 5 of this Disclosure, Document, and sign our standard franchise agreement (“Franchise Agreement') prior to operating your HANDYMAN MATTERS Business.
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Investment Accessibility
3/10
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $36,497 Maximum: $101,497
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $131,077 Maximum: $220,297
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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