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Handyman Matters

Handyman Matters has taken the traditional handyman repair and restore business and has created a very tech savvy handyman service that is one-stop shopping for the consumer. Our system works as a home-based business that offers you as the owner the ability to generate multiple revenue streams of income from day one.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1998

Franchising Since:

2001

IFA Member

CFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	132	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	132	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	124	93.9%	In 36 States
Canada:	2	1.5%	In 2 Canadian Provinces
International:	6	4.5%	In 6 Foreign Countries
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Total:	132	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	9
2. Pennsylvania	7
3. Illinois	6

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$175K
Cash Investment:	$43-50K
Total Investment:	$56.7-115.3K
Average Total Investment:	$85K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30-44K
Average Franchise Fee:	$43K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

NR Full-time, NR Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

500 or fewer

Preferred Sites:

Home-based

Other Sites:

Industrial area

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	20
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Denver, CO	2 Weeks
2. On-Site	1 Week
3. Advanced Program	1 Week

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	1
Asian-American:	2
Hispanic:	3
Native American:	0
Other:	0
Specific Minority:	Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

CFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: