Linc Service franchise
A Linc Service franchisee maintains, repairs and replaces commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. At the end of 2025 there were 103 Linc Service locations in the US, 71 franchised and 32 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $67K–$140K
- Franchise fee
- $65K–$75K
- Royalty
- 2.5%–4.5% + minimum
- Locations, 2025
- 103−30 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- Not on the SBA Franchise Directory
From ABM FRANCHISING GROUP, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Linc Service franchise costs
Opening existing HVAC business joining the network costs an estimated $66,530 to $140,050. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: ABM FRANCHISING GROUP, LLC, 2026 filing, page 17
Linc Service franchise fee
The franchise fee is $65,000 to $75,000, $65,000 paid in full at signing or $75,000 with the financing option.. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: ABM FRANCHISING GROUP, LLC, 2026 filing, page 17
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 2.5%–4.5% of gross revenues according to total revenue, subject to minimum royalty fees. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: ABM FRANCHISING GROUP, LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Linc Service publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: Historical information includes fiscal-year 2024 gross-profit data by activity and revenue tier; gross profit is not net income.. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: ABM FRANCHISING GROUP, LLC, 2026 filing, page 42
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89 (−12) | 32 | 15 |
| 2024 | 78 (−11) | 32 | 12 |
| 2025 | 71 (−7) | 32 | 7 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: ABM FRANCHISING GROUP, LLC, 2026 filing, page 47
How Linc Service compares
Of the 143 home service franchises on this site, Linc Service is the 14th cheapest to open and the 72nd largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Linc Service | Typical home service |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $67K | $134K |
| Closed or left per year | 12.4% | 5.6% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −29.7% | +15.6% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 123 of 143 |
Typical is the median across the 143 brands in home service franchises.
