How Much Do Home Services Franchise Owners Make?
Home services franchise owners earn between $55K and $350K annually. High-ticket trades (HVAC, plumbing, restoration) sit at the top; residential cleaning and lawn care at the lower end. This hub compares income across the top home services franchise brands.
Last Updated: July 2026 | SharpSheets Editorial Analysis
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Home Services Franchise Owner Income: Brand Comparison
All income estimates use SharpSheets’ bottom-up methodology: disclosed AUV minus total fee load, minus sector-benchmarked operating costs (labor 30–35%, COGS 28–35%, occupancy 8–12%, overhead 5–8%). This is estimated annual net income to an engaged owner-operator — not gross revenue.
| Brand | Est. Annual Owner Income | Full FDD Data |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Doctor | $55K–$130K | FDD Review → |
| Mosquito Joe | $70K–$160K | FDD Review → |
| Molly Maid | $90K–$180K | FDD Review → |
| Mr. Rooter | $100K–$220K | FDD Review → |
| Mr. Electric | $90K–$200K | FDD Review → |
| Glass Doctor | $80K–$170K | FDD Review → |
| Rainbow Restoration | $80K–$180K | FDD Review → |
| ServiceMaster Restore | $90K–$200K | FDD Review → |
| Two Men and a Truck | $120K–$280K | FDD Review → |
| College Hunks | $80K–$200K | FDD Review → |
| Mr. Handyman | $80K–$170K | FDD Review → |
| Handyman Connection | $80K–$160K | FDD Review → |
| Budget Blinds | $100K–$250K | FDD Review → |
| Gotcha Covered | $90K–$200K | FDD Review → |
| Aire Serv | $90K–$200K | FDD Review → |
| Jan-Pro | $80K–$160K | FDD Review → |
How SharpSheets Calculates Franchise Owner Income
Every income estimate on SharpSheets uses the same bottom-up methodology:
- Step 1 — Start with AUV: Disclosed average unit volume from the brand’s FDD or public filings
- Step 2 — Subtract total fees: Combined royalty and marketing fee load off the top
- Step 3 — Subtract operating costs: Labor (30–35%), COGS (28–35%), occupancy (8–12%), and overhead (5–8%) benchmarked to the home services sector
- Step 4 — Result: Estimated annual net income to the owner-operator
This is what an engaged owner-operator takes home at a single location performing near system average. Semi-absentee operators typically see income compress 25–40% due to management overhead.
Brand-by-Brand Income Analysis
Lawn Doctor Franchise Owner Income
Lawn Doctor franchise owners earn approximately $55K–$130K annually at the owner-operator level. See the full payback period analysis, break-even timeline, and owner income breakdown: How Much Does a Lawn Doctor Franchise Owner Make? →
Mosquito Joe Franchise Owner Income
Mosquito Joe franchise owners earn approximately $70K–$160K annually at the owner-operator level. See the full payback period analysis, break-even timeline, and owner income breakdown: How Much Does a Mosquito Joe Franchise Owner Make? →
Molly Maid Franchise Owner Income
Molly Maid franchise owners earn approximately $90K–$180K annually at the owner-operator level. See the full payback period analysis, break-even timeline, and owner income breakdown: How Much Does a Molly Maid Franchise Owner Make? →
Mr. Rooter Franchise Owner Income
Mr. Rooter franchise owners earn approximately $100K–$220K annually at the owner-operator level. See the full payback period analysis, break-even timeline, and owner income breakdown: How Much Does a Mr. Rooter Franchise Owner Make? →
Mr. Electric Franchise Owner Income
Mr. Electric franchise owners earn approximately $90K–$200K annually at the owner-operator level. See the full payback period analysis, break-even timeline, and owner income breakdown: How Much Does a Mr. Electric Franchise Owner Make? →
Glass Doctor Franchise Owner Income
Glass Doctor franchise owners earn approximately $80K–$170K annually at the owner-operator level. See the full payback period analysis, break-even timeline, and owner income breakdown: How Much Does a Glass Doctor Franchise Owner Make? →
Rainbow Restoration Franchise Owner Income
Rainbow Restoration franchise owners earn approximately $80K–$180K annually at the owner-operator level. See the full payback period analysis, break-even timeline, and owner income breakdown: How Much Does a Rainbow Restoration Franchise Owner Make? →
ServiceMaster Restore Franchise Owner Income
ServiceMaster Restore franchise owners earn approximately $90K–$200K annually at the owner-operator level. See the full payback period analysis, break-even timeline, and owner income breakdown: How Much Does a ServiceMaster Restore Franchise Owner Make? →
Two Men and a Truck Franchise Owner Income
Two Men and a Truck franchise owners earn approximately $120K–$280K annually at the owner-operator level. See the full payback period analysis, break-even timeline, and owner income breakdown: How Much Does a Two Men and a Truck Franchise Owner Make? →
College Hunks Franchise Owner Income
College Hunks franchise owners earn approximately $80K–$200K annually at the owner-operator level. See the full payback period analysis, break-even timeline, and owner income breakdown: How Much Does a College Hunks Franchise Owner Make? →
Mr. Handyman Franchise Owner Income
Mr. Handyman franchise owners earn approximately $80K–$170K annually at the owner-operator level. See the full payback period analysis, break-even timeline, and owner income breakdown: How Much Does a Mr. Handyman Franchise Owner Make? →
Handyman Connection Franchise Owner Income
Handyman Connection franchise owners earn approximately $80K–$160K annually at the owner-operator level. See the full payback period analysis, break-even timeline, and owner income breakdown: How Much Does a Handyman Connection Franchise Owner Make? →
Budget Blinds Franchise Owner Income
Budget Blinds franchise owners earn approximately $100K–$250K annually at the owner-operator level. See the full payback period analysis, break-even timeline, and owner income breakdown: How Much Does a Budget Blinds Franchise Owner Make? →
Gotcha Covered Franchise Owner Income
Gotcha Covered franchise owners earn approximately $90K–$200K annually at the owner-operator level. See the full payback period analysis, break-even timeline, and owner income breakdown: How Much Does a Gotcha Covered Franchise Owner Make? →
Aire Serv Franchise Owner Income
Aire Serv franchise owners earn approximately $90K–$200K annually at the owner-operator level. See the full payback period analysis, break-even timeline, and owner income breakdown: How Much Does a Aire Serv Franchise Owner Make? →
Jan-Pro Franchise Owner Income
Jan-Pro franchise owners earn approximately $80K–$160K annually at the owner-operator level. See the full payback period analysis, break-even timeline, and owner income breakdown: How Much Does a Jan-Pro Franchise Owner Make? →
Payback Period: What to Expect in Home Services
Payback period is calculated as total initial investment divided by annual net owner income. In the home services franchise category, payback periods typically range from 2–7 years depending on investment level, market performance, and owner involvement. Owner-operated locations in strong markets compress this timeline materially; semi-absentee or weak-market locations extend it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do home services franchise owners make?
Home Services franchise owners earn between $80K and $130K annually depending on brand, market, and owner involvement level. See the full comparison table above for brand-by-brand income estimates.
What is the difference between franchise AUV and owner income?
AUV (average unit volume) is gross revenue before any costs. Owner income is what remains after royalties, marketing fees, labor, COGS, occupancy, and overhead — typically 10–20% of AUV in most franchise categories. They are very different numbers.
How long is the payback period for a franchise?
Payback periods for home services franchises typically range from 2–7 years depending on investment level, market performance, and owner involvement. See individual brand pages for brand-specific payback estimates.
What is the best franchise to own for income?
The highest-income home services franchises tend to have higher AUV, lower fee loads, and strong owner-operator involvement. See the comparison table above and individual brand income pages for side-by-side analysis.
Where can I find full FDD data for these franchises?
Full FDD data — investment tables, Item 19 disclosures, royalty schedules — is available at FranchisePayback.com. SharpSheets handles income analysis; FranchisePayback handles disclosure research.
Bottom Line
Income in the home services franchise category ranges widely — brand selection, market, and owner involvement are the three biggest variables. Use the comparison table above to shortlist brands, then visit individual income pages for full payback period analysis and break-even modeling.
For FDD cost and fee data on any brand, visit FranchisePayback.com.
— SharpSheets Editorial Team | sharpsheets.io | Last Updated: July 2026
