Ace Handyman Services FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 Ace Handyman Services FDD is close to the 2025 filing on Item 7 — the low end edges up $203 to $132,200 and the high end up $2,203 to $226,000 — while the system adds 14 offices to 401 (+3.6%).
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low end of range | $131,997 | $132,200 | +$203 |
| High end of range | $223,797 | $226,000 | +$2,203 |
| Full range | $131,997–$223,797 | $132,200–$226,000 |
Both ends of the Item 7 range shift up by modest amounts between filings; the overall investment band is essentially unchanged in width.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 387 | 401 | +14 (+3.6%) |
Ace Handyman Services reports 401 offices in the 2026 FDD, up 14 from 387 in the 2025 filing.
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Ace Handyman Services included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Item 6 — Ongoing Fees
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty rate | 6% | 6% | unchanged |
The ongoing royalty rate remains 6% of Gross Sales between filings; the initial franchise fee is unchanged at $70,000.
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