Handyman Connection vs Yellow Van Handyman Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Handyman Connection Franchise
Yellow Van Handyman Franchise
Investment $101,831 - $159,000$9,000 - $14,000
Franchise Fee $60,000$7,000
Royalty Fee 5%2%
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19902002
Year Franchised 19932004
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Renewal Fee 10% of franchise fee$5000


Business Experience Requirements
 
Handyman Connection Franchise
Yellow Van Handyman Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• 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.

    Financing Options
     
    Handyman Connection Franchise
    Yellow Van Handyman Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Handyman Connection Franchise
    Yellow Van Handyman Franchise
    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.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks, National 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Handyman Connection Franchise
    Yellow Van Handyman Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion YesNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    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 Yellow Van Handyman

    Do you love the work? Yellow VAN is an affordable handyman franchise. Our support center does the heavy lifting of running the business while the Franchise Partners do what they love, fixing stuff! If you are not excited about swinging a hammer then consider applying for the HomeTask Development Agent (Area Developer) opportunity.
    Do what you enjoy while we support the business functions. Heralded by Entrepreneur Magazine in the Top 50 Franchise companies and Top 50 Emerging Franchise companies. Yellow Van Handyman offers turnkey franchise packages, Veterans Discounts and proven systems for replicating success.
     
    Veteran Incentives   $3,000 off franchise fee