Roto-Rooter vs HandyPro Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Roto-Rooter Franchise
HandyPro Franchise
Investment $84,920 - $255,000$70,640 - $128,643
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $75,000$9,500
Royalty Fee Varies6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19351996
Year Franchised 19352000
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Renewal Fee -25% of initial franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Roto-Rooter Franchise
HandyPro Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Management experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Roto-Rooter Franchise
    HandyPro Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Roto-Rooter Franchise
    HandyPro Franchise
    Training Company-wide meetingsIn Depth Training "HandyPro Franchisees are taught how to run a business first" from the ground up. Then they are trained how to run a profitable HandyPro Business. A manager is with you at your Grand Opening for the first week to support you. This is a management business.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsUnlimited Support You receive unlimited support from our corporate and *NO Inventory *Little Accounts Receivable *NO Trial & Error Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing -Co-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 10

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

    Expansion Plans
     
    Roto-Rooter Franchise
    HandyPro Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Roto-Rooter

    In business since 1935, Roto-Rooter provides plumbing repair and sewer-drain cleaning services to homeowners, businesses, towns and cities. As a prospective franchisee, you will be associated with the recognized leader in the industry - in fact, the creator of the industry.Roto-Rooter currently has a network of more than 600 franchisees and affiliates, both in the United States and throughout the world - a network of dedicated business people with whom you would be associated. What Is Our Future Goal? Our commitment is to expand into selected international markets by establishing exclusive master franchise agreements. As a master franchisee, you will enjoy the many benefits that come from an association with Roto-Rooter - benefits that will help you develop your franchise and succeed as an international franchisee.

    About HandyPro

    Professional Opportunity in the Growing Handyman Services Sector A Fresh Approach to a Familiar Business The HandyPro Franchise system is an executive model that takes a fresh approach to familiar "handyman" businesses. While HandyPro specializes in residential and commercial handyman type jobs, the business model is designed to manage and grow the business in a profitable yet simplified way. Owners work on building their business as they manage a combination of handyman employees and skilled contractors trained and dedicated to high levels of customer service and uniformity. By hiring a combination of specialists in their own unique field of contracting, the HandyPro model provides customers with a wide spectrum of contracting expertise and resources. All HandyPro work is guaranteed. Money Back Guarantee So confident are we in our business model that HandyPro guarantees that franchisees will reach predetermined gross sales in the first year or the franchise fee is refunded. About UsThe HandyPro Franchise was founded in 1993 by Keith and Debra Paul who began franchising in 2003. In 2009, they teamed up with American Franchise Systems (AFS), to promote and grow their business concept. AFS is a company with the expertise to acquire, promote and grow franchising companies in the U.S. and abroad. AFS principals, Greg Longe and John Lynch have a combined 50 years of franchising experience. Seeking Candidates with * Leaders with Good People Skills * Values Excellent Client Service * Coach-able/Team Player that are Committed to Business/ Personal Growth * Good Networker * Net Worth Requirement: $100,000 * Liquid Capital - $30,000 Before financing Sounds like your type of business, go to http://www.handypro.com/page/14r3o/Franchise_Info.html for more information and to inquire.
     
    Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee