Handyman Matters Franchise Inc.

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At a Glance

Products & Services: Handyman services

Number of Locations: 117

Total Investment: $58.08K - 116.58K

Founded: 1997

Began Franchising: 2001

About Handyman Matters Franchise Inc.

In the late 1990's, Andy Bell left the restaurant industry and started a handyman business in Denver, Colorado, calling it Handyman Matters. He began franchising the concept in 2001. Franchisees offer repair, restoration and maintenance services to both residential and commercial customers.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2013	112	3	2	0
2012	110	3	2	0
2011	108	3	2	0
2010	109	3	2	0
2009	113	2	2	0

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Eastern Europe, South America.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $58,080 - $116,575
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $175,000
Liquid Cash Available: $60,000

Operations

Franchise can be run from home. 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 9. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

Financing Type	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 1-1/2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week. Ongoing training available as requested

Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,

Other marketing support: Print, radio, TV ads