Handyman Connection vs Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Handyman Connection Franchise
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise
Investment $101,831 - $159,000$37,556 - $204,261
Franchise Fee $60,000$43,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 3%3%
Year Founded 19902000
Year Franchised 19932001
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee 10% of franchise fee50% of franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Handyman Connection Franchise
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Handyman Connection Franchise
    Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesYes/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoYes/Yes
    Equipment No/NoYes/Yes
    Inventory No/NoYes/Yes
    Receivables No/NoYes/Yes
    Payroll No/NoYes/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Handyman Connection Franchise
    Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise
    Training -Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingNational media, Regional advertising
    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)

    		 37% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Handyman Connection Franchise
    Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    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 Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

    Our company was founded on the belief that homeowners have a right to demand that contractors truly respect the value of their time. We also believe that high professional standards, courteous service, consistent pricing, a rigorous code of ethics, money-back guarantees and above all a deep respect for the customer's time could change the face of the industry. We were right. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing now operates franchises throughout the United States. Homeowners are now busier than ever. They don't have time for late service calls. Finally, one company gets it! Isn't it about time?Benjamin Franklin is the nation's first plumbing service company that promises our customers punctuality. Specifically, "If there's any delay, it's you we pay." If we are late for any service appointment, we will pay you $5 per minute! How can we promise that? People, culture and technology. Benjamin Franklin goes to extraordinary lengths to hire, train and cultivate the very best, most talented and passionate people. They understand the mission: we are building a time-critical, success culture that is changing the way home services are delivered. Efficient customer service teams use the latest software. Skilled, certified plumbers drive fully stocked, GPS equipped trucks to your home. It all adds up: On-time service for every customer, every single time.
     
    #384 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020