Handyman Connection
Home Services · Handyman & Repairs
- Active units
- 49
- Avg unit volume
- $682k
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2025
of weekly Net Sales
About Handyman Connection
Handyman Connection is a renowned brand that takes pride in partnering with highly skilled craftsmen across various specialties to provide you with peace of mind. Whether you need assistance with aging in place, carpentry, deck services, drywall, electrical work, fences, flooring, maintenance, painting, plumbing, or remodeling, Handyman Connection has got you covered. With a focus on professional and reliable service, their team is committed to delivering exceptional results in improving your home. What sets Handyman Connection apart is their core values, which include a deep connection to service, craftsmanship, trust, and community. By fostering meaningful connections with their customers and the community, Handyman Connection stands out as a trusted home repair and improvement company. Since 1991, homeowners across North America have relied on Handyman Connection for their craftsmanship and top-notch customer service. With locally owned and operated franchises nationwide, you can trust Handyman Connection for all your home improvement needs.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$71k
- First Responders Discount
Designated First Responders may acquire an initial franchise for a reduced Initial Franchise Fee of $61,000.
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
10.0% of Net Sales
- Additional territories purchased at same time as initial
$60k
- Existing franchisee expansion (>$1,000,000 Gross Sales in prior 12 months)
$0
- Veteran discount
14.1% off franchise fee — Qualified U.S. veterans may acquire an initial franchise for a reduced Initial Franchise Fee of $61,000.
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations49
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings10
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate4.3%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR4.3%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio10.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate-5.8%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$177k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open3 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.