Home Services & Specialty Trades

Local Handyman Group

Local Handyman is no longer an emerging brand - it’s a scaling force. Through FranServe, we awarded 48 territories in 2025, and by the end of March 2026, we had already added another 16. We’re now pacing at 10–15 territories per month for the balance of the year. With over 100 vans on the road across North America - and a clear trajectory toward 250+ by year-end - this is a brand with real traction, real systems, and real momentum.

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Absentee / executive Home-based

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)

$100,000

Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself

Total project cost

$350,000 – $400,000

Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital

Net worth required

$250,000

Initial franchise fee

$60,000

Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty: 6-10%
Advertising / brand fund: Not disclosed
Other recurring fees: $1,500 - $2,250 (tech, social media, bookkeeping, AEO/GEO, Lead Visibility Centre, and ad management). This excludes ad spend.
Agreement term: Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style: Absentee / executive
Expected time: Not disclosed
Home-based: Yes
Staffing: 4
Location: Not disclosed

Training and support

Training: Training and support program details: At Local Handyman, we’ve built a comprehensive, hands-on support system to ensure every Success Partner launches with confidence and clarity. Initial Training: All new owners attend a five-day, in-person training at our head office, covering operations, marketing, systems, sales, and leadership. We cover all meals and lodging; franchisees are responsible only for airfare and transfers. Onboarding & Success Portal: Following agreement signing, a six-week onboarding process begins, guided by our proprietary Success Portal. It includes weekly check-ins, milestones, and structured steps to prepare for launch—covering everything from hiring to software setup. Pre-Launch & Marketing: Roughly three weeks before launch, our Pre-Launch Program activates both online and offline marketing to create early visibility and demand in the franchisee’s territory. 30-60-90 Day Success Plan: Post-launch, owners follow a detailed plan outlining exactly what to do each day and week to build momentum and results. Ongoing Support: Franchisees receive ongoing Zoom-based software and operations training, along with direct access to our support team and a dedicated mentor for the first six months. Cost for Training: Significant Online Training Program Included, Annual Conference Recommended. Lodging and airfare included: No Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes Mentor following training: Yes Length of mentoring Franchisee: 6 Months
Ongoing support: Site selection: Yes Lease negotiation: Yes Mentoring: Yes; 6 Months

Financing information

SBA Franchise Directory: Listed (per source data)

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Brand facts

Founded: 2017
Franchising since: 2019
Franchised units: Not disclosed
Company-owned units: 3
Headquarters: Chilliwack, BC

Where it's offered

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated September 1, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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