Handyman Connection vs Rooter-Man Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Handyman Connection vs Rooter-Man including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Handyman Connection Franchise
Rooter-Man Franchise
Investment $101,831 - $159,000$46,750 - $137,600
Franchise Fee $60,000$3,975 - $39,750
Royalty Fee 5%Varies
Advertising Fee 3%Varies
Year Founded 19901970
Year Franchised 19931981
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Renewal Fee 10% of franchise fee$2.5K


Business Experience Requirements
 
Handyman Connection Franchise
Rooter-Man Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • Mechanical ability
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    Financing Options
     
    Handyman Connection Franchise
    Rooter-Man Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Handyman Connection Franchise
    Rooter-Man Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 8-16 hours+ Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: 2-day training seminar
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations 2% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    75% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Handyman Connection Franchise
    Rooter-Man Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion YesNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Handyman Connection

    Handyman Connection is part of the high demand, high growth home improvement services industry. Founded in 1990, Handyman Connection was created to address the question that many homeowners still have today. Where can I find qualified, reliable craftsman to do the small home repairs and small remodeling jobs in my home that I don't have the time, tools, or talent to do myself? And today, Handyman Connection continues to be the answer to that question for hundreds of thousands of homeowners across the United States and Canada.

    Veteran Incentives  $7,500 off franchise fee

    About Rooter-Man

    ROOTER-MAN is a successful and proven system built around the exclusive use of our US Registered Service Marks in your local area. With your license you will have access to the management skills and know how of professionals who have had years of experience in the sewer and drain cleaning industry. Men who can save you TIME, HEADACHES and MONEY with short cuts learned the hard way through years of experience in the business.
    New ROOTER-MAN licensees take a complete training program devoted to advanced techniques in both practical and management training. Another important benefit is a complete local advertising plan for your exclusive use. Your local advertising, complete truck decals, uniform monograms, printing proofs for work orders, letterheads, envelopes, business cards and other things have been developed to make your local marketing campaign all blend together for the maximum effect. The above mentioned exclusive ROOTER-MAN services, coupled with patented equipment and a proven record of achievement are good reasons ROOTER-MAN licensees are among the fastest growing businesses in the sewer and drain cleaning industries.
    A SUMMARY OF WHAT ROOTER-MAN CAN DO FOR YOU!
    -Exclusive use in your area of Rooter-Man US Registered SERVICE MARKS and system.
    -Managerial and Technical assistance developed by professionals through years of experience in this industry.
    -A complete on the job training program - Practical and Management.
    -A balanced advertising program to increase your volume.
    -Introduction to patented drain cleaning equipment.
    -Training in bookkeeping and telephone sales techniques.
    -Promotional techniques designed to reach the Commercial market.
    -Employee incentive plans to improve production.
    -A step by step integrated business system.

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    #68 in Gator's Top franchises.
    #85 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #80 in Franchise 500 for 2021.