Benjamin Franklin Plumbing vs HandyPro Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise
HandyPro Franchise
Investment $37,556 - $204,261$70,640 - $128,643
Franchise Fee $43,000$9,500
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 3%1%
Year Founded 20001996
Year Franchised 20012000
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Renewal Fee 50% of franchise fee25% of initial franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise
HandyPro Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Management experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise
    HandyPro Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs Yes/YesNo/No
    Equipment Yes/YesNo/No
    Inventory Yes/YesNo/No
    Receivables Yes/YesNo/No
    Payroll Yes/YesNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise
    HandyPro Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's locationIn 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, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesUnlimited 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 National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations 37% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is 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

     
    Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise
    HandyPro Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

    Our company was founded on the belief that homeowners have a right to demand that contractors truly respect the value of their time. We also believe that high professional standards, courteous service, consistent pricing, a rigorous code of ethics, money-back guarantees and above all a deep respect for the customer's time could change the face of the industry. We were right. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing now operates franchises throughout the United States. Homeowners are now busier than ever. They don't have time for late service calls. Finally, one company gets it! Isn't it about time?Benjamin Franklin is the nation's first plumbing service company that promises our customers punctuality. Specifically, "If there's any delay, it's you we pay." If we are late for any service appointment, we will pay you $5 per minute! How can we promise that? People, culture and technology. Benjamin Franklin goes to extraordinary lengths to hire, train and cultivate the very best, most talented and passionate people. They understand the mission: we are building a time-critical, success culture that is changing the way home services are delivered. Efficient customer service teams use the latest software. Skilled, certified plumbers drive fully stocked, GPS equipped trucks to your home. It all adds up: On-time service for every customer, every single time.
     
    #384 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020

    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