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Mr. Handyman



Mr. Handyman
3948 Ranchero Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-2775


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Business Description

Seeking a business with tremendous consumer demand? Stop right here. MR. HANDYMAN is the solution to today's fix-it problems for millions of time-starved families. An affordable investment gives you a franchise catering to 100 million homeowners and commercial customers needing property maintenance and repair. Technicians do the work. You manage the business.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  2000

Franchising Since:  2000

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

251

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
251
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:251100%In 37 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
251
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Cash Investment:$30K
Total Investment:$100-110K
Average Total Investment:$105K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$15K
Average Franchise Fee:$15K
On-Going Royalty:7%
Average Royalty:7%
Advertising Fee:1.25%
 
Average Number of Employees: 6 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 200

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites: Commercial Office

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 10
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
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:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Right Start Program6 Months
2. Field5 Days
3. Home Office5 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 33

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
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