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Handyman Connection


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Business Description

HANDYMAN CONNECTION specializes in the small to medium size home repair and remodeling industry. We offer a turnkey package that includes marketing, advertising and a complete training program.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1990

Franchising Since:  1993

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

160

99.4%
Company-Owned Units:10.6%
 
Total Operating Units:
161
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:13785.1%In 33 States
Canada:2414.9%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
161
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California40
2. Florida17
3. Texas6

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Cash Investment:$75-100K
Total Investment:$75-100K
Average Total Investment:$87K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$25-40K
Average Franchise Fee:$32K
On-Going Royalty:7%
Average Royalty:7%
Advertising Fee:2%
 
Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 750-1,500

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites: Industrial Warehouse

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:2
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10/5/5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
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:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 14
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, 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. Headquarters (Cincinnati, OH)2 Weeks
2. Franchisee Location1 Week
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
Submit an online form to receive information from Handyman Connection. You may receive some or all of the following:
    Coupons
    Promotional Items