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Under the agreement, Ontario entrepreneur Mike Smith will develop iHandyMan, leading the openings of several offices in Sudbury, Barrie, Thunder Bay, North Bay, Muskoka and the surrounding region. Mike has several years of experience in corporate positions, including six years as a regional owner in Ontario for sister company A Buyer\u2019s Choice Home Inspections. He currently serves as director of franchise recruiting at Global Franchise Opportunities and will continue in his role while he builds his iHandyman region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iHandyMan, the newest franchise concept from Global Franchise Opportunities, will soon be available to residents seeking its services throughout northern Ontario. The Halifax, Nova Scotia-based franchisor announced today that it has signed a master franchise agreement to significantly expand in Ontario. 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