Mr. Handyman Franchise Review

Mr. Handyman Franchise Review

Homeowners in America spend close to $200 billion a year in home improvements. Do you think there is enough work out there for a handyman?

If you don’t consider yourself handy around the house, don’t worry. To own a Mr. Handyman franchise you need to be an experienced hand-on manager at the office. Your handyman technicians will do the work; you'll just manage your business.

Mr. Handyman is a member of Service Brands International (SBI), which is a multi-brand franchisor that offers a variety of franchise systems, including Molly Maid, DUCTZ and 1-800-Dry-Clean. Mr. Handyman has been ranked #1 among handyman services on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2007 Franchise 500.

Mr. Handyman is a professional handyman company servicing both residential and commercial properties. They offer every service from hanging curtains to tile work and repairing decks. Their slogan is, “No job is too small for us.”

If you do not know how to hang a picture or even hammer a nail, don’t worry. Mr. Handyman franchisees are not expected to do any of the handy work. The company claims, “That's exactly what we train you not to do.” As an owner of a Mr. Handyman franchise, you will be responsible for hiring and managing handyman technicians, marketing, and scheduling jobs for your employees.

The company offers a 4-6 week training program in Ann Arbor, Michigan that covers setting up your business, hiring technicians, marketing and using Mr. Handyman’s custom-designed software.

In most cases, when you buy a franchise you are buying yourself a job, working 50-60 hours a week. As a franchisee, Mr. Handyman encourages you to manage and run a successful operation and leave all the hard work to your employees.

In addition, Mr. Handyman is owned by Service Brands International (SBI), which has been franchising since 1984. SBI is a multi-concept franchise system that has about 25 years experience in the franchise world. Having an experienced company behind you will always help you improve your business.

Business Established: 1996
Franchising Since: 2000
Start-up Cost: $40,000 to $54,400
Total Investment: $91,200 to $132,300