UltraFix franchise
2026 filing · January 30, 2026
UltraFix at a glance
An appliance repair service fixing refrigerators, ice machines, freezers, wine coolers, ovens, stoves and more. At the end of 2025 there were 6 UltraFix locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- UltraFix, Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Houston, Texas
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $70K–$135K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross revenues, paid monthly, plus local advertising
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- 25% of the then current initial franchise fee.
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 6
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 6
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 4
- Most in Texas, Florida and Massachusetts
From UltraFix, Inc’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
UltraFix among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | UltraFix | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $102,500 | Costs less than 87% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $40,000 | Lower than 46% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 6 | Fewer than 69% of franchises |
How much a UltraFix franchise costs
Opening one UltraFix costs an estimated $70,000 to $135,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are vehicle ($5,075 to $42,650) and initial franchise fee ($40,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | ||
| Training | $2,500 | $3,500 | |
| Rent, Prepaids and Security Deposit (3 months) | $0 | $6,000 | |
| Vehicle | $5,075 | $42,650 | |
| Vehicle Wrap | $1,500 | $3,000 | |
| Vehicle Build Out | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor | $0 | $5,000 | |
| Initial Inventory | $3,000 | $5,000 | |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $750 | $1,250 | |
| Professional Fees | $425 | $1,250 | |
| Computer hardware and software | $3,000 | $5,000 | |
| Business Insurance (3 months) | $750 | $1,350 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $2,000 | $4,000 | |
| Additional Funds for First 3 Months | $10,000 | $15,000 | |
| Total | $70,000 | $135,000 | |
Source: UltraFix, Inc, 2026 filing, page 15
UltraFix franchise fee
The franchise fee is $40,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: UltraFix, Inc, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenues, paid monthly, plus local advertising. |
|---|---|
| Computer Maintenance and Repairs | $500 |
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then current initial franchise fee. |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then current initial franchise fee. |
| Additional Training | $500 per person, per day. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: UltraFix, Inc, 2026 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from pages 13–14. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures UltraFix does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: UltraFix, Inc, 2026 filing, page 38
How UltraFix compares
Of the 19 handyman franchises on this site, UltraFix is the 3rd cheapest to open and the 14th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | UltraFix | Typical handyman brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $70K | $104K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $135K | $160K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $40K | $55K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 6 | 40 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 16 of 19 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 19 brands in handyman franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 (0) | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: UltraFix, Inc, 2026 filing, page 39
Where UltraFix locations are
At the end of 2025, UltraFix had locations in 4 states. The most are in Texas, Florida and Massachusetts.
- Texas3
- Florida1
- Massachusetts1
- Pennsylvania1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Florida | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Massachusetts | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Source: UltraFix, Inc, 2026 filing, page 41
Who owns UltraFix?
UltraFix franchises are sold by UltraFix, Inc.
From UltraFix, Inc’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: UltraFix, Inc, 2026 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
UltraFix filings
The figures on this page come from UltraFix, Inc’s 2026 filing, issued January 30, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | January 30, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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