bluefrog Plumbing + Drain vs Handyman Pro Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Franchise
Handyman Pro Franchise
Investment $100,430 - $351,015$99,125 - $139,500
Franchise Fee $45,000$60,000
Royalty Fee 4 - 6% Sliding Scale6%
Advertising Fee 2%2%
Year Founded 20132018
Year Franchised 20142018
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Franchise
Handyman Pro Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Franchise
Handyman Pro Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/Yes
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
Receivables No/Yes-/Yes
Payroll No/Yes-/Yes

Training & Support

 
bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Franchise
Handyman Pro Franchise
Training

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

On-The-Job Training: 4 hours Classroom Training: 76 hours
Support

Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand Opening, Internet, Field Operations/Evaluations, Purchasing Cooperatives, Lease Negotiation

Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing

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

Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations

*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.

Absentee Ownership Allowed

Expansion Plans

 
bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Franchise
Handyman Pro Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

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

About Handyman Pro

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Handyman Pro, one of the country’s fastest-growing home repair and remodeling franchises, has built a tradition of excellence in residential and commercial handyman services. By bridging the gap between the small-time solo handyman and large remodeling contractors or companies, you’ll provide your clients with far-ranging services such as carpentry, electrical, gutters, siding, windows, doors, masonry, plumbing, HOA maintenance, landscaping, construction cleanup, furniture assembly, and more.