MR. HANDYMAN
Mr. Handyman franchises provide professional repair, maintenance, and improvement services to residential and business customers using a standardized business system. Franchisees offer a wide range of handyman services, including home repairs and improvements, targeting homeowners and commercial properties seeking reliable, professional assistance. The business model focuses on franchising this system, with support from the franchisor for operations in the U.S.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% ad fund + $80/mo software system + $350-$450/mo call center fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Financial performance data is based on 151 franchisees operating a total of 310 franchised businesses that were in operation and reported sales for all 12 months of the calendar year 2024. This data is segmented by the number of franchised businesses/units owned by each franchisee (Single-Unit, 2-Unit, 3-Unit, 4-Unit, and 5 to 6 Unit Franchisees Groups).
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue from 'TABLE A – AVERAGE AND MEDIAN GROSS SALES FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2024 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024' on page 2. The calculation used the '# of Reporting Franchised Businesses' as weights for the 'Average Gross Sales' of each group: (56 units * $763,264 + 120 units * $1,144,897 + 54 units * $1,379,962 + 32 units * $1,740,430 + 48 units * $2,248,084) / 310 total businesses = $1,349,194.08. An overall median gross revenue, top quartile, and bottom quartile revenues for all businesses are not explicitly provided or accurately derivable from the segmented data. The document explicitly states that the financial performance figures do not reflect costs of sales, operating expenses, or other costs/expenses to obtain net income or profit, hence all profit/income/EBITDA fields are null.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How MR. HANDYMAN Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MR. HANDYMAN Current | $143K – $180K | $65K | 7.0% | 347 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $150K – $177K | $127K | 10.0% | 653 |
| SIGN GYPSIES | $4K – $5K | $1K | N/A | 587 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
Home Services Average 130 franchises | $144K – $289K | $53K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 Home Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+24 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MR. HANDYMAN franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
243 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
243 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a MR. HANDYMAN franchise ranges from $143,150 to $179,600. This includes a franchise fee of $65,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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