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Varsity Zone

Brand Summary

At Varsity Zone HVAC, we believe the best comfort solutions come from local expertise. That’s why we’ve developed a nationwide network of locally owned and operated franchises—our dedicated home teams. Each team is deeply embedded in their community, offering personalized service and a keen understanding of local climate challenges.

Recognizing that every home is unique, we provide a diverse range of heating, cooling, and indoor air quality solutions tailored to each homeowner’s specific needs. From advanced heating and cooling systems to smart home integration, our licensed and trained technicians are equipped with cutting-edge tools and knowledge to address any comfort challenge.

As a Varsity Zone HVAC franchise owner, you’ll join a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional heating and cooling services across the country. Our franchise model is designed to ensure your success with comprehensive training, ongoing support, and a proven growth strategy. Get ready to excel in the HVAC industry and become an HVAC All-Star!

Brand Superpowers

50 years HVAC Industry Knowledge on Team

200k In Population 2x our competition

Blue Collar Recruitment to find Licensed staff

BDR- Get to Profitabilty faster w/o chasing Rev

24 hour monitoring of the thermostat

*THE NUMBERS

$204,046 - $268,679 Investment Range

$1,379,367 Gross Sales

N/A Other Revenue

5% Royalty

N/A Brand Fund

$500,000 Financial Requirements

Business Basics Get to know the brand

The Stats What is the growth trajectory of the brand

Ideal Candidate What characteristics do the highest-performing franchisees have

Founder	Josh Skolnick
Home Office Location	Florida
Company Founded	2021
Began Franchising	2024
Industry	HVAC
Industry Size	60 Billion by 2030
Veteran Discount	yes
Group Health Insurance	Yes

Business Basics Get to know the brand

Founder	Josh Skolnick
Home Office Location	Florida
Company Founded	2021
Began Franchising	2024
Industry	HVAC
Industry Size	60 Billion by 2030
Veteran Discount	yes
Group Health Insurance	Yes

The Stats What is the growth trajectory of the brand

Company Units Open	1
Franchise Units Awarded All Time	68
Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months	68
Franchise Units Open	28
Number of franchisees	21

Ideal Candidate What characteristics do the highest-performing franchisees have

Strong Sales Ability
Desire to scale / multi-unit ownership
Relationship Builder
Passion to Help People
Experience with Sales Leadership
No Industry Experience Required

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?

no

WHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?

Project Visualizer, Job Management, Scheduling, CRM, Inventory Management, Billing and Logistics

DO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?

Yes

DO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?

yes

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