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Mr. Handyman

Founded in 1996, Mr. Handyman is a trusted leader in professional home maintenance, repair, and improvement services, delivering high-quality workmanship with reliability, professionalism, and customer-first care. Our mission is to provide convenient, dependable solutions that help homeowners protect, maintain, and enhance their homes with confidence. From small repairs and routine maintenance to larger improvement projects, Mr. Handyman offers comprehensive services designed to meet a wide range of needs—completed by skilled technicians who arrive on time, communicate clearly, and stand behind their work. As part of the Neighborly family of service brands, Mr. Handyman continues to elevate the home services industry through proven systems, operational excellence, and a commitment to exceptional customer experiences. Franchise owners benefit from extensive training, national marketing support, and industry-leading tools that enable them to build scalable, locally owned businesses. By setting the standard for reliability, craftsmanship, and service quality, Mr. Handyman delivers peace of mind to homeowners and meaningful opportunities to entrepreneurs—one project, one home, and one community at a time.

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Maintenance & Cleaning Services

Brand highlights

  • CEOMichael Anthony Davis
  • Headquarters
  • Year founded1996
  • Year started franchising2000
  • IndustryMaintenance & Cleaning Services
  • Locations open347 (+50 last three years)

Statistics & metrics

  • Investment range$161,900 - $215,000
  • Franchise fee$67,000
  • Royalty7% of Gross Sales except for material revenue, subcontractor revenue, and “roll in” sales. In addition, Minimum License Fees apply. In the case of material revenue and subcontractor revenue, License fee shall be 3.5% of Gross Sales.
  • Brand fund2%
  • Required Liquid Capital$250,000
  • Required Net Worth$350,000
  • Average Gross Sales (Single Unit)$773,574
  • Gross Sales Less Disclosed Expenses (as reported in Item 19)Item 19 includes certain expense categories; however, net income or owner earnings may vary and are not fully standardized across all franchisees.

Brand superpowers

  • Unmatched Breadth of Service
  • Repair, Maintain & Enhance
  • Professionalism in Fragmented Industry
  • Built for the "Do it For me" Economy
  • Simple, Scalable Model
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  • Desire to scale / multi-unit ownership
  • Relationship Builder
  • Passion to Help People
  • No Industry Experience Required
  • Ability to recruit and scale a team
  • Leadership Skills
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-04-01

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Location data

Total locations347
Franchise locations347
Corporate locations0
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