Roto-Rooter vs Yellow Van Handyman Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Roto-Rooter Franchise
Yellow Van Handyman Franchise
Investment $84,920 - $255,000$9,000 - $14,000
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $75,000$7,000
Royalty Fee Varies2%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19352002
Year Franchised 19352004
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Renewal Fee -$5000


Business Experience Requirements
 
Roto-Rooter Franchise
Yellow Van Handyman Franchise
Experience -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
 
Roto-Rooter Franchise
Yellow Van Handyman Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Roto-Rooter Franchise
Yellow Van Handyman Franchise
Training Company-wide meetingsWe 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, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing --
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.

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Expansion Plans
 
Roto-Rooter Franchise
Yellow Van Handyman 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 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