Almera Tech Services franchise
2026 filing · January 23, 2026Shares sales figures
Almera Tech Services at a glance
A business selling and installing smart home technology, such as security, networking, audio-visual and automation systems, for homes and businesses.
The business
- Franchisor
- Almera Tech Services Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $129K–$220K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $50,000
- Reduced for converting smart home businesses
- Royalty
- 6.5%
- 6.5% of gross revenues, paid weekly, plus 1% to the brand development fund (up to 2%)
- Brand fund
- 1%
- 1% of gross revenue; it can rise to 2%
- Renewal fee
- $10,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
Where it is
- Franchised, 2025
- 1
- As printed in the filing
From Almera Tech Services Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Almera Tech Services among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Almera Tech Services | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $174,605 | Costs less than 73% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $50,000 | Higher than 70% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6.5% | Higher than 68% of brands with a set rate |
How much a Almera Tech Services franchise costs
Opening one Almera Tech Services costs an estimated $128,718 to $220,491. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are equipment (including vehicle) ($24,000 to $82,500) and initial franchise fee ($50,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | ||
| Construction, Leasehold Improvements | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $3,100 | $5,000 | |
| Equipment (including vehicle) | $24,000 | $82,500 | |
| Signage | $3,750 | $5,500 | |
| Computer, Software and POS | $1,000 | $1,500 | |
| Opening Inventory | $2,500 | $5,000 | |
| Rent Deposits | $3,476 | $4,345 | |
| Utility Deposits | $350 | $438 | |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums | $125 | $563 | |
| Pre-opening Travel Expense | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $2,000 | $4,000 | |
| Business Permits and Licenses | $500 | $1,500 | |
| Printing, Stationery and office supplies | $750 | $1,500 | |
| Additional funds – 3 Months | $29,167 | $41,647 | |
| Total | $128,718 | $220,491 | |
Source: Almera Tech Services Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Almera Tech Services franchise fee
The franchise fee is $50,000, reduced for converting smart home businesses. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Almera Tech Services Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 9
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6.5% of gross revenues, paid weekly, plus 1% to the brand development fund (up to 2%). |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of gross revenue; it can rise to 2%. |
| Technology Fee • POS • Loyalty • Communicat | Up to 2% of Gross Revenues |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Additional Attendees during initial training | $500 per person |
| Local Advertising Marketing and Promotional Expenditures | 3% of Gross Revenues or $2000 a month whichever is greater. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Almera Tech Services Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 9
Other fees as filed, from pages 9–10. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Almera Tech Services publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Almera Tech Services Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 36
How Almera Tech Services compares
Of the 324 business services franchises on this site, Almera Tech Services is the 244th cheapest to open.
| Figure | Almera Tech Services | Typical business services brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $129K | $77K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $220K | $136K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $50K | $45K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6.5% | 7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 187 of 324 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 324 brands in business services franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 (+1) | 1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
These figures don't add up as printed: the 2025 counts come to 2, but the filing shows 1. Worth asking the franchisor.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Almera Tech Services Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 40
Who owns Almera Tech Services?
Almera Tech Services franchises are sold by Almera Tech Services Franchising, LLC.
From Almera Tech Services Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Almera Tech Services Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 8, bankruptcy on page 8
Almera Tech Services filings
The figures on this page come from Almera Tech Services Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued January 23, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | January 23, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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