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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Handyman Connection vs Andy OnCall including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $101,831 - $159,000 | $53,000 - $64,150 |
Franchise Fee | $60,000 | $53,000 - $58,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 3% | - |
Year Founded | 1990 | 1993 |
Year Franchised | 1993 | 1999 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | 10% of franchise fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | Yes/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | We'll train you on everything you need to know from customer acquisition, to invoicing, to obtaining quality independent contractors and everything in between. You will train for up to ten days at our home office in Chattanooga, Tennessee, then we will come to your location for five days to help you get your business off the ground. |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Ongoing support |
Marketing | Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | Ad slicks |
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) |
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | Yes | No |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
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.