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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Yellow Van Handyman vs The Dry Boys including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $9,000 - $14,000 | $74,000 - $116,000 |
Franchise Fee | $7,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 2% | 7% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 2002 | - |
Year Franchised | 2004 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 7 years | 10 Years |
Term Of Agreement | 7 years | 10 Years |
Renewal Fee | $5000 | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | Each potential Franchise Partner is evaluated on their handyman skills, personal history and interest in serving others. We look for attitude, talent and high interest. | Business Experience: NO experience necessary. You will be trained to be a water restoration professional. All you need to be, is a person with manners and willing to work! |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | Yes/- |
Inventory | -/- | Yes/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | We have a proven and professional training system that teaches the the Yellow VAN Handyman to use the proven HomeTask.com systems for building a professional handyman business in our 1 week training. There are also hands-on training opportunities. Development Agents are offered 1 week of training with DA Franchise Sales and Coaching staff attending new Franchise Partner training. | raining Business development program Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising |
Support | - | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |