Business Description

The HandyPro® Franchise system is an executive model that takes a fresh approach to familiar “handyman” businesses. While HandyPro® specializes in residential and commercial handyman type jobs, the business model is designed to manage and grow the business in a profitable yet simplified way. Owners work on building their business as they manage a combination of handyman employees and skilled contractors trained and dedicated to high levels of customer service and uniformity. By hiring a combination of specialists in their own unique field of contracting, the HandyPro® model provides customers with a wide spectrum of contracting expertise and resources. All HandyPro® work is guaranteed.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1993

Franchising Since:  2003

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	8	80%
Company-Owned Units:	2	20%
Total Operating Units:	10	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 0 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 10 100% In 4 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 10 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Michigan	2
2. Minnesota	1
3. Texas	1

Registered in Following Registration States: Michigan

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$30K
Total Investment:	$29K
Average Total Investment:	$29K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	$600-1,500/Mo.
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 10 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites: Office

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

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:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	7 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	7 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:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	3
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
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:	At Additional Cost
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. Corporate Office	1 Week
2. On-Site	30 Hours/Year
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 13 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from HandyPro Handyman.