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Rank no. 336 – Yellow Van Handyman – US
Products & Services: Handyman services
Number of Locations: 37
Total Investment: $19.5K – 32K
Founded: 2002
Began Franchising: 2004
About Yellow Van Handyman
Yellow Van Handyman is part of HomeTask, which also franchises Freggies, Lawn Army and Pet Butler. HomeTask founder Jerrod Sessler used his construction experience to start the handyman franchise in 2002, and in 2004 it became the first HomeTask brand to be franchised.
Franchise Units
| YEAR | U.S. | CANADIAN | INTERNATIONAL | COMPANY OWNED |
| 2013 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $19,500 – $32,000
Franchise Fee: $15,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 12%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 7 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $15,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 12%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 7 years, renewable
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: Ongoing.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: PR
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #336 (2013),
Low-Cost: #56 (2013),
Top Home-Based: #94 (2013),
