Aire-Master
Home Services · HVAC & Plumbing
- Active units
- 115
- Avg unit volume
- $332k
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Aire-Master
Aire Masters Heating & Air Conditioning is a trusted brand in HVAC services since 2007, providing honest and upfront solutions to customers. With a focus on customer care and over 50 years of combined team experience, we deliver exceptional service in Florida and nationwide. Our installations come with a warranty of up to 10 years on parts and a 1-year labor warranty. As a Trane dealer, we offer top-quality products, but we can also fulfill any specific requests. Additionally, we specialize in mini-split systems, offering energy-efficient and versatile solutions for homes and offices. Whether you need installation, maintenance, or repair, Aire Masters is here to provide reliable and professional HVAC services. Contact us today to experience our commitment to exceptional customer service and quality workmanship.
Key terms
- Fee deferral for expansion
AM may defer Initial Franchise Fee up to 2 years for additional territory to existing franchisees, subject to qualifications
- Discretionary fee adjustments
AM may reduce fee for unusual circumstances or increase for previous sales activity
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — 10% discount on the initial franchise fee for qualified veterans
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations117
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings2
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate1.7%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR0.4%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio2.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$109k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.