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House Doctors Handyman Services

There's big money in house calls. Millions of dollars are being spent every day on those odd jobs around the house that people don't have the time or skill to do. You don't need a screwdriver or hammer to own this franchise. Financing and training provided.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1995

Franchising Since:

1995

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	103	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	103	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	102	99%	In 42 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	1	1%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	103	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Ohio	10
2. Illinois	9
3. Indiana	9

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$26K
Cash Investment:	$50K
Total Investment:	$70-120K
Average Total Investment:	$95K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$12-30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$21K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	3%

Average Number of Employees:

3 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	12
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
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. Cincinnati, OH	1 Week

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	2
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	3
Asian-American:	1
Hispanic:	2
Native American:	0
Other:	N/A
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:	10/10/10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

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

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: