HandyPro vs bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
HandyPro Franchise
bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Franchise
Investment $70,640 - $128,643$100,430 - $351,015
Franchise Fee $9,500$45,000
Royalty Fee 6%4 - 6% Sliding Scale
Advertising Fee 1%2%
Year Founded 19962013
Year Franchised 20002014
Term Of Agreement 7 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 7 years10 years
Renewal Fee 25% of initial franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
HandyPro Franchise
bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Management experience
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    Financing Options
     
    HandyPro Franchise
    bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    HandyPro Franchise
    bluefrog Plumbing + Drain 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.

    Available at headquarters: 5 Days Corporate University. *At franchisee's location: As needed. *Sales training, 2 days*Operations & startup training, 3 days
    Support Unlimited 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

    Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand Opening, Internet, Field Operations/Evaluations, Purchasing Cooperatives, Lease Negotiation
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks

    Ad slicks, Regional Advertising, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos, Website, Displays, Mobile Showrooms, Vehicle Wraps
    Operations 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)

    *Franchise can be run from home. *25% of all franchisees own more than one unit. *Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5. *Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Expansion Plans
     
    HandyPro Franchise
    bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    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


    About bluefrog Plumbing + Drain

    Bluefrog Plumbing + DrainTM was launched in 2014 by a team with decades of plumbing franchise industry experience. It is a proud member of Home Brands GroupTM, which manages popular franchise companies that date back to 1979, including the Re-Bath® full bathroom remodeling brand. While Bluefrog Plumbing + DrainTM is the newest national plumbing company, we've already made a splash, mixing proven systems and years of experience with new innovation and exceptional territory availability.

     Veteran Incentives: 50% off franchise fee