Mr. Handyman - Franchise

About Mr. Handyman

Since 1996, Mr. Handyman® has provided a variety of residential and commercial home improvement services as a nationally recognized industry leader. Franchise owners in more than 360 locations experience the benefits of Mr. Handyman’s proven business model, including:

Service Diversity: With a service offering covering innumerable residential and commercial needs, Mr. Handyman is the one-stop shop for installation, repair, remodeling, and everything in between. DIY can only take most homeowners so far, but our licensed professionals will get any job done right.

No Industry Experience Required: By utilizing an executive ownership model where you make the decisions and manage your own business, you won’t need to swing a hammer to be successful, especially after hiring an expert staff.

Award-Winning Recognition: With more than 30 years of success, Mr. Handyman has been recognized by leading organizations within the franchising space, such as Entrepreneur Franchise 500®, Franchise Business Review Top 200, and Franchise Times Top 400®.

Why Choose Mr. Handyman?

Mr. Handyman is proud to be a part of Neighborly®, the world’s leading home services franchisor with 19 brands and more than 5,500 locations focused on repairing, maintaining, and enhancing properties. Utilizing decades of experience and scale from this multi-brand portfolio, our franchise owners enjoy distinct advantages like:

Prime Territories: With available territories in some of the fastest-growing markets, there’s ample space and demand to establish your franchise. Better yet, thanks to designated territories, you’ll be able to collaborate and share best practices with other Mr. Handyman locations instead of compete for the same customers.

ProTradeNet® Buying Power: Exclusively available to Neighborly brand franchise owners, you’ll have access to discounts and rebates from over 250 preferred vendors. In 2025, Neighborly brand franchise owners earned a collective $8.3M in rebates.

15% Veteran Discount**: We are proud to partner with VetFran and offer franchise fee discounts for qualified veterans. With more than 425 current Veteran owners across Neighborly brands, we’re committed to helping transitioning and current Veterans achieve their business goals.

Training & Support

Mr. Handyman franchise owners benefit from specialized training, operations, and support systems, including:

Training Program & Business Coach: In-depth marketing and sales training as you get started, plus a consultant to answer questions and provide guidance as you grow.

Local & National Marketing Expertise: SEO & PPC guidance set the stage for integrated plans and tactics in your market that focus on customer acquisition, retention, and reactivation.

Ongoing Education & Owner Collaboration: Comprehensive opportunities such as regional training events and national conferences to ensure you have the knowledge to function at the top of your game.

Digital Integration: In an increasingly tech-focused world, local landing pages, social media presence, and custom sales support software make it easier to provide the best experience for customers.

Ideal Candidate

Our franchise owners come from all walks of life. Some have held positions in corporate environments and are looking for a career change, while others have worked in the industry and are looking to lead their own business. No matter their background, our franchise owners embody characteristics such as:

• Entrepreneurial spirit driven to set and achieve goals
• Desire to build genuine relationships with customers, employees, and other franchisees
• Commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality service
• Accountable to financial responsibilities and requirements

The culture across the entire family of brands is embodied by the Neighborly Code of Values, which emphasizes the importance of fostering a set of ideals that guide the organization. These elements, while small to some, set Neighborly and Mr. Handyman franchise owners apart from the competition.

Franchisee Testimonials

"Mr. Handyman has become more like family than a business. You get to be your own boss but with a team behind you to help when you need it."
- Penny Ellison

"I researched a lot of franchises, but the support system I see, not only from the owners, but from home office and your franchise business coaches, has been at a very high level."
- Gautam Thadani

"Anytime I ask to visit another owner, they take time out of their schedule to help me."
- Jo McCabe

"You don't necessarily have to have experience in home services to actually own a franchise."
- Kim Owczarzak

"Having support from other owners in the Mr. Handyman family is invaluable. We're all from different backgrounds."
- Matt McGuire

* Refer to Item 19 of the 2026 Mr. Handyman SPV LLC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for complete details.

​** Refer to Item 5 of the 2026 Mr. Handyman SPV LLC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for complete details.