COLUMBIA, Md. — One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, a leading HVAC franchise and part of the Authority Brands portfolio, has been ranked in the prestigious Entrepreneur Franchise 500® for 2026. Ranked No. 286 overall, the brand climbed 112 spots from its 2025 ranking. This recognition reflects the brand’s established franchise system and backs up its ability to scale in the competitive home services market.
"The significant leap in placement on the Franchise 500 is a direct testament to the dedication of our franchise owners and the robust systems Authority Brands provides to enable their success," said Steve Clemente, COO of Trades Brands at Authority Brands. "The ranking validates the hard work of our entire network, positioning One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning as a prime investment in 2026."
Now in its 47th year, Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 is one of the industry’s most competitive and comprehensive rankings. To establish the list, franchises are evaluated on key factors regarding costs and fees, size and growth, support, and brand strength. Each franchise receives a cumulative score based on an analysis of over 150 data points, and they are ranked in order of their overall score to provide prospective franchisees with a resource for evaluating potential opportunities.
The 112-spot jump in the 2026 ranking highlights One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning’s continued momentum. By leveraging a scalable model and the collective resources of the Authority Brands network, the brand continues to expand its footprint and reinforce its position as a leading opportunity in the sector.
"Our focus remains on growing a system that truly prioritizes franchisee support and success," Clemente said. "This improved ranking on the Franchise 500 is a direct reflection of the dedication and high standards upheld by our franchise owners, alongside the hard work of our corporate teams, enabling our continued healthy growth."
ABOUT ONE HOUR HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
With more than 400 locations, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning is the #1 HVAC service provider in the United States. With comfort and convenience, a top priority, the company offers an extensive line of products and services, including maintenance, installation and repair, that keeps HVAC units running at peak performance year-round. One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning is part of Authority Brands, the parent company to leading home service brands across the plumbing, HVAC, electrical services, residential cleaning, at-home care, swimming pool repair and maintenance, tree care, restoration, pet waste removal, and pest control services sectors. For more information, visit www.onehourheatandair.com.
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Climbing 112 spots from its 2025 ranking, the leading HVAC franchise is recognized for its continued growth and robust franchise support systems.
COLUMBIA, Md. — One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, a leading HVAC franchise and part of the Authority Brands portfolio, has been ranked in the prestigious Entrepreneur Franchise 500® for 2026. Ranked No. 286 overall, the brand climbed 112 spots from its 2025 ranking. This recognition reflects the brand’s established franchise system and backs up its ability to scale in the competitive home services market.
"The significant leap in placement on the Franchise 500 is a direct testament to the dedication of our franchise owners and the robust systems Authority Brands provides to enable their success," said Steve Clemente, COO of Trades Brands at Authority Brands. "The ranking validates the hard work of our entire network, positioning One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning as a prime investment in 2026."
Now in its 47th year, Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 is one of the industry’s most competitive and comprehensive rankings. To establish the list, franchises are evaluated on key factors regarding costs and fees, size and growth, support, and brand strength. Each franchise receives a cumulative score based on an analysis of over 150 data points, and they are ranked in order of their overall score to provide prospective franchisees with a resource for evaluating potential opportunities.
The 112-spot jump in the 2026 ranking highlights One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning’s continued momentum. By leveraging a scalable model and the collective resources of the Authority Brands network, the brand continues to expand its footprint and reinforce its position as a leading opportunity in the sector.
"Our focus remains on growing a system that truly prioritizes franchisee support and success," Clemente said. "This improved ranking on the Franchise 500 is a direct reflection of the dedication and high standards upheld by our franchise owners, alongside the hard work of our corporate teams, enabling our continued healthy growth."
ABOUT ONE HOUR HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
With more than 400 locations, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning is the #1 HVAC service provider in the United States. With comfort and convenience, a top priority, the company offers an extensive line of products and services, including maintenance, installation and repair, that keeps HVAC units running at peak performance year-round. One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning is part of Authority Brands, the parent company to leading home service brands across the plumbing, HVAC, electrical services, residential cleaning, at-home care, swimming pool repair and maintenance, tree care, restoration, pet waste removal, and pest control services sectors. For more information, visit www.onehourheatandair.com.
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