MR. HANDYMAN

Item 7 lays out the financial entry: a $65,000 franchise fee and total initial investment of $143,150 to $179,600, covering vehicles, tools, insurance, and three months' working capital. Ongoing fees hit 7% royalty on gross sales plus 2% brand fund, plus fixed $80/month software and $350-$450/month call center costs—keeping operations streamlined but adding up for lower-volume units. Item 19 shines here, reporting average gross revenue of $1,349,194 across disclosing locations, suggesting strong top-line potential in a market where residential and commercial clients pay premiums for vetted pros. For context, that's well above many service peers, fueled by repeat business and upselling improvements.

System vitality looks solid: 347 locations as of 2024 FDD (up 6% from 326 in 2023), with 24 projected new units signaling franchisor confidence. Litigation stays low, but 5 terminations and 10 transfers indicate occasional exits—watch for regional saturation. SBA stats bolster credibility with 121 approved loans averaging $173,711 and a 9.1% default rate, better than riskier sectors but a reminder to stress-test your local demand. Buyers eyeing home services will appreciate the turnkey model, yet Item 20 trends and FDD footnotes on call center reliance demand scrutiny to project personal cash flow.