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    Handyman Connection vs Mr. Sandless

    Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.

    Handyman Connection2026 FDDMr. Sandless2026 FDD

    Initial investment · Item 7

    Handyman Connection

    $115,837

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 18

    Mr. Sandless

    $41,560 – $91,210

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 14

    Initial franchise fee · Item 5

    Handyman Connection

    $71,000

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 10

    Mr. Sandless

    $20,000

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 9

    Royalty · Item 6

    Handyman Connection

    6% of gross sales

    2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 12

    Mr. Sandless

    6% of Gross Sales or $600, whichever is greater

    2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 10

    Before you compare

    • Both sets of figures come from 2026 FDDs.
    • Item 19 figures cover the location groups each FDD names (Handyman Connection: 3, Mr. Sandless: 1). Different groups are not directly comparable.

    Financial commitment

    Estimated initial investment (Item 7)

    Handyman Connection

    $115,837
    Total
    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 18

    Mr. Sandless

    $41,560 – $91,210
    TOTAL
    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 14
    Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5)

    Handyman Connection

    $71,000
    A separate one-time $6,000 software license fee is required before initial training.
    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 10

    Mr. Sandless

    $20,000
    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 9
    Royalty (Item 6)

    Handyman Connection

    6% of gross sales
    Royalty
    2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 12

    Mr. Sandless

    6% of Gross Sales or $600, whichever is greater
    Royalty Fee – Mr. Sandless Business
    2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 10
    Brand / advertising fund (Item 6)

    Handyman Connection

    1% of gross sales, with 2% up to $3,000,000, 1.5% between $3,000,000 and $5,000,000, and 1% over $5,000,000
    Brand Development Fund Contributions
    2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 13

    Mr. Sandless

    1% of 1% of gross sales
    Advertising Fund
    2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 10

    System scale & health

    Total outlets (Item 20)

    Handyman Connection

    65
    Outlets at end of 2025
    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 56

    Mr. Sandless

    384
    Outlets at end of 2025
    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 36
    Net outlet change (Item 20)

    Handyman Connection

    +3
    Calculated: 62 at end of 2023 → 65 at end of 2025

    Mr. Sandless

    +2
    Calculated: 382 at end of 2023 → 384 at end of 2025
    Outlet exits (Item 20)

    Handyman Connection

    Not available
    No complete exit records for a year

    Mr. Sandless

    Not available
    No complete exit records for a year
    Franchising since (Item 1)

    Handyman Connection

    2014
    2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 7

    Mr. Sandless

    2006
    2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 7
    Franchisor founded (Item 1)

    Handyman Connection

    2013
    2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 7

    Mr. Sandless

    2005
    2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 7

    Financial performance (Item 19), by location group

    Handyman Connection
    Franchised (27 locations) — revenue and other measures
    $575,120
    mean Gross Sales
    2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 53
    Franchised (25 locations) — other measures
    41.16 percent
    other Gross Margin Percentage
    2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 55
    Franchised (27 locations) — revenue
    $448,600
    median Gross Sales
    2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 53
    Mr. Sandless
    Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record
    $14,210
    other Gross earnings
    2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 35

    Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change and turnover are Franopolis calculations from the disclosed counts; turnover is a count-based rate, not a measure of owner earnings.

    Handyman Connection vs Mr. Sandless: common questions

    Which costs less to open, Handyman Connection or Mr. Sandless?
    Handyman Connection: $115,837 (2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 18); Mr. Sandless: $41,560 – $91,210 (2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 14). These are each franchisor's Item 7 estimated initial investment. The low end of the disclosed estimate is lower for Mr. Sandless. Estimates are not quotes, and the FDD years may differ.
    How do Handyman Connection and Mr. Sandless royalties compare?
    Handyman Connection: 6% of gross sales (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 12); Mr. Sandless: 6% of Gross Sales or $600, whichever is greater (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 10). Royalties as disclosed in Item 6; other recurring fees are listed separately.
    Which has more locations, Handyman Connection or Mr. Sandless?
    Handyman Connection: 65 (2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 56); Mr. Sandless: 384 (2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 36). Total outlets from Item 20. Outlet counts do not indicate territory availability or franchisee results.
    Do Handyman Connection and Mr. Sandless disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Handyman Connection has reviewed Item 19 figures for 3 location groups; Mr. Sandless has reviewed Item 19 figures for 1 location group. Different location groups are not directly comparable, and revenue is not profit.

    Answers restate the reviewed figures above. Not a ranking or recommendation.

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