1-800-STRIPER
1-800-STRIPER provides parking lot striping and related pavement-marking services, with approved options such as sealcoating and asphalt repair. Franchisees operate from an approved truck and a home or leased office.
Franchise overview by FranRelay
ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES
ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES provides basic repairs and maintenance for homes and commercial properties. Franchisees run an office and dispatch craftsmen for carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, and other approved work, excluding advanced specialty services.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$132,200 – $226,000
US-dollar estimate for one territory up to 100,000 households. Includes the fee, an approved leased office outside your home, and three months of funds with Office Manager costs. Excludes your living expenses and assistants. Costs may be higher; extra startup capital is recommended.
Initial franchise fee
$70,000 – $100,000
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
$70,000 for up to 70,000 households, plus $1 per additional household, capped at 100,000 households. Due in full at signing and nonrefundable. Eligible discounts may apply but cannot be combined.
Selected fees
Royalty6% of prior-month gross revenues, monthly; annual minimum reconciliation applies
Required annual revenue levels are $200,000 in operating Year 1, $400,000 in Year 2, and $500,000 thereafter. If actual revenue falls below the required level, a year-end payment makes up the royalty shortfall.
Advertising contribution2% of prior-month gross revenues, monthly; annual minimum reconciliation applies
The National Brand Fee uses the same required annual revenue levels as the standard royalty, with a year-end payment for any shortfall. This contribution is separate from local marketing spending.
Local marketingMinimum per Contract Year: $30,000 in Year 1; $40,000 in Year 2; $50,000 thereafter
Year 1 spending runs from the third full month of operation through the end of the first Contract Year. Spending is reviewed every six months; increase it if needed to meet the annual minimum. Qualifying third-party online marketing counts. A required local advertising group may receive part or all of this budget. Separate from the National Brand Fee.
These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.
Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.
Ownership and support
What owning this franchise involves
Your role
Running the business involves supervising field staff and keeping the office ready to handle customers and schedules.
- Owner involvement
- You or an approved Franchise Manager must supervise daily, on site, for at least 40 hours per week.
- Main responsibilities
- Hire and supervise workers, conduct background checks, and train your team in safe, lawful work.
- Manager requirements
- Business-entity franchisees must appoint an approved, trained Franchise Manager; no ownership interest is required.
Free consultation
Let's talk about ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES.
Discuss your startup budget, management plans, and the differences between standard and Mini territories with a FranRelay consultant.
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Disclosure document
The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.
ACE HANDYMAN FRANCHISING, INC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: March 25, 2026, as amended June 5, 2026.
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.