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Handyman Connection
 

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:163 99.4%  
Company-Owned Units:1 0.6%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:164 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:137 85.1% In 33 States
Canada:24 14.9% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:161 100%  
 

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:$80-90K
Total Investment:$65-125K
Average Total Investment:$95K
 

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

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

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
 

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:N/A

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

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   15
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
 
 
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