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:	1	0.6%
Total Operating Units:	161	100.0%
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: 161 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	40
2. Florida	17
3. Texas	6

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 Location	1 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	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Handyman Connection.   •  Coupons   •  Promotional Items