HandyPro franchise
2022 filing · April 15, 2022Shares sales figures
HandyPro at a glance
A home repair and improvement business doing handyman work, remodeling and accessibility modifications for homes and businesses. At the end of 2021 there were 10 HandyPro locations in the US, 8 franchised and 2 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- HandyPro International, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchising since
- 2000
- 22 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Farmington, Michigan
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $70K–$130K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $9,500
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6% or $350 minimum
- The greater of 6% of net revenue or $350 a month, paid monthly
- Brand fund
- Yes
- 1% of net revenue after the first 12 months, paid with the royalty
- Agreement length
- 7 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 10
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 8
- Company-owned
- 2
- States
- 9
- Most in Maryland, Florida and Indiana
From HandyPro International, LLC’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
HandyPro among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | HandyPro | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $99,742 | Costs less than 87% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $9,500 | Lower than 96% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 10 | Fewer than 61% of franchises |
| Sales per locationYearly, as the brand reports it | $333,543 | Lower than 86% of brands that share sales figures |
| Sales against cost to openYearly sales over the cost midpoint | 3.3× | Higher than 82% of brands that share sales figures |
How much a HandyPro franchise costs
Opening one HandyPro costs an estimated $69,840 to $129,643. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are territory fee ($39,500) and vehicle ($3,530 to $19,133). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $9,500 | ||
| Territory Fee | $39,500 | ||
| Additional Territory Fee | $0 | $18,000 | |
| Training and Follow-up Operational Assistance Expenses | $950 | $2,150 | |
| Vehicle | $3,530 | $19,133 | |
| Equipment, Supplies & Inventory | $950 | $4,150 | |
| Marketing Package | $1,500 | ||
| Insurance | $300 | $5,000 | |
| Home Modification Training Fees | $1,410 | ||
| Real Estate and Improvements (3-months) | $0 | $2,400 | |
| Initial Marketing Expenditures (3-months) | $5,200 | $7,300 | |
| Bookkeeping Services | $1,000 | $1,700 | |
| Answering/Scheduling Services | $0 | $2,900 | |
| Additional Funds (3-months) | $6,000 | $15,000 | |
| Total | $69,840 | $129,643 | |
Source: HandyPro International, LLC, 2022 filing, page 14
HandyPro franchise fee
The franchise fee is $9,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: HandyPro International, LLC, 2022 filing, page 8
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 6% of net revenue or $350 a month, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of net revenue after the first 12 months, paid with the royalty. |
| Software Non-compliance Fee | $100 per week |
| Transfer Fees | $9,500 |
| Additional Training or Assistance Fees | Then-current fee (currently $250 per attendee per day) |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: HandyPro International, LLC, 2022 filing, pages 8 and 9
Other fees as filed, from pages 10–11. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures HandyPro publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
- Average net sales
- $333,543
- Median net sales
- $246,622
Yearly figures for 2021, covering franchised businesses (seven full-time, one part-time) in 2021 (8 locations). The average is about 3.3 times the midpoint of the cost to open.
Sales are what a location takes in before rent, payroll, royalties and other costs, not what its owner keeps.
Source: HandyPro International, LLC, 2022 filing, pages 37–38
SBA loans to HandyPro franchisees
Lenders approved one SBA 504 loan for a HandyPro franchisee in 2015, for $166K. It hasn’t been paid off or charged off yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How HandyPro compares
Of the 19 handyman franchises on this site, HandyPro is the 2nd cheapest to open and the 12th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | HandyPro | Typical handyman brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $70K | $104K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $130K | $160K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $10K | $55K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| Sales per location | $334K | – | $794K |
| US locations | 10 | 40 | 21 |
| Change in franchised locations, 0 yrs | −42.9% | +28.3% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 16 of 19 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 19 brands in handyman franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13 (−1) | 1 |
| 2020 | 9 (−4) | 1 |
| 2021 | 8 (−1) | 2 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: handyman franchise costs and franchise failure rates.
Source: HandyPro International, LLC, 2022 filing, page 40
Where HandyPro locations are
At the end of 2021, HandyPro had locations in 9 states. The most are in Maryland, Florida and Indiana.
- Maryland2
- Florida1
- Indiana1
- Michigan1
- New Jersey1
- Ohio1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Florida | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Indiana | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Michigan | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ohio | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Texas | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Virginia | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| West Virginia | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: HandyPro International, LLC, 2022 filing, page 41
Who owns HandyPro?
HandyPro franchises are sold by HandyPro International, LLC.
From HandyPro International, LLC’s 2022 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | Yes. The filing describes past or pending cases involving the franchisor, its affiliates or its executives on page 7. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: HandyPro International, LLC, 2022 filing, litigation on page 7, bankruptcy on page 8
HandyPro filings
The figures on this page come from HandyPro International, LLC’s 2022 filing, issued April 15, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | April 15, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
Each link opens the filing as a PDF. See the newest filings across all brands.
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