Case Handyman Services vs HandyPro Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Case Handyman Services Franchise
HandyPro Franchise
Investment $125,000 - $150,000$70,640 - $128,643
Franchise Fee $45,000 - $75,000$9,500
Royalty Fee 4-6%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19611996
Year Franchised 19972000
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Renewal Fee $5K25% of initial franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Case Handyman Services Franchise
HandyPro Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • General business experience
  • Management experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Case Handyman Services 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
     
    Case Handyman Services Franchise
    HandyPro Franchise
    Training -In 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, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, 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 Ad slicksCo-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 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
     
    Case Handyman Services Franchise
    HandyPro Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Case Handyman Services

    Case is the only franchisor in the home repair and improvement industry with actual real-life remodeling experience. It’s no stretch to say Case perfected the handyman and remodeling business. Since it’s inception in 1961, Case has established itself as the nationally recognized home improvement industry leader. Case is acknowledged as the largest full-service remodeling organization in the country today by Remodeling magazine, a leading industry publication, successfully launching a handyman division at their corporate headquarters in the Washington Metropolitan area in the early 90’s, Case decided to take the concept to a national level with the launch of the Case franchise system in 1997. Case franchises can now be found in over 60 cities nationwide. With over 140 territories nationwide and over 40 years of experience, Case continues to expand. Today, we’re looking for executives to bring their management experience to complement our business model. If you’re interested in home improvement and seek multi-million dollar growth potential, we should talk.

    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.
     
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