Handyman Network vs Ace Handyman Services Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Handyman Network Franchise
Ace Handyman Services Franchise
Investment $99,369 - $148,756$93,277 - $137,472
Franchise Fee $60,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 12%1st year, then10%-
Year Founded 20002001
Year Franchised 20022019
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Handyman Network Franchise
Ace Handyman Services Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Handyman Network Franchise
    Ace Handyman Services 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
     
    Handyman Network Franchise
    Ace Handyman Services Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Handyman Network Franchise
    Ace Handyman Services Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Handyman Network

    Handyman Network was started by a Southern California handyman. Learning the business from the ground up, he got the idea for Handyman Network while working "in the field" for over 15 years as a part-time handyman.

    Over the years he realized that there was a growing need for a professional and reliable "company" that could provide homeowners with small to medium-sized home repairs and improvements.

    In 1995 he left a career in real estate management to become a full-time handyman, and began servicing clients throughout Los Angeles. While servicing his clients, he began developing some of the unique methods for delivering service used by Handyman Network today.

    In March of 2000, after more than a year of development, the first Handyman Network office opened in Long Beach, California.

    In less than 2 years, Handyman Network had become one of the leading home improvement companies in Southern California and the US (2004 marked the third straight year that Handyman Network was recognized as one of the Top 500 remodeling contractors in the US by Qualified Remodeler magazine) employing dozens of highly-skilled handymen and servicing thousands of clients throughout Southern California.

    Today, Handyman Network is a rapidly-growing national handyman franchise company with locations throughout North America. Handyman Network will enter dozens of cities over the next couple of years, with the goal of bringing professional, reliable and consistent service to a segment of the market that sorely needs it.

    The handyman is a uniquely-talented individual who can be an invaluable resource for any home. Being a handyman is more than just being able to fix a problem, it?s about being there for a family as a helping hand whenever they need it.




    About Ace Handyman Services

    "Ace
    Founded in 1998, Ace Handyman Services recently celebrated our 20-year business anniversary. As a national, home improvement, repair, and remodeling franchise corporation, there is demand for our professional services wherever you live. We are always looking to expand our reach and bring new Owners on board. With approximately 60 Owners in over 120 active territories, Ace Handyman Services has franchise locations in over 24 states, bringing honesty and integrity to the home improvement industry throughout the country!
    If you're tired of endless work hours and life in the corporate world, and want to stop putting money in other peoples' pocket, it's time to own your own business and start controlling your own destiny. At the heart of our Franchise model is our efficient Support Center, providing expertise and support to Owners with the training and tools needed to open, operate, market, and grow their business. In addition, we continue to vet and collaborate with global partners on the most current technologies and resources keeping us miles ahead of the competition. Our Franchise network operates with a heavy focus on digital marketing designed to drive traffic to your local webpage, get your phone ringing, and appointments booked. Our goal is to help you build a profitable business that grows and continually acquires new leads, retains happy, loyal, lifelong customers, while offering you time to enjoy life with your friends and family. Our solid reputation, expert support services, and advanced software applications have proven to be a successful, yet progressive business model. See for yourself at acehandymanservices.com
    We were recently acquired by Ace Hardware and were formerly known as Handyman Matters until March of 2020.