Franchise opportunities compared
Handyman Pro, LLC vs Hole in the Wall
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.
Before you compare
- Handyman Pro, LLC figures come from its 2021 FDD and Hole in the Wall figures from its 2026 FDD, so the years differ.
- Item 19 figures cover the location groups each FDD names (Handyman Pro, LLC: 10, Hole in the Wall: 5). Different groups are not directly comparable.
| Disclosure |  Handyman Pro, LLC |  Hole in the Wall |
|---|---|---|
| Financial commitment | ||
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $98,850 – $142,500 Total estimated initial investment: $98,850–$142,500 2021 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 17 | $262,735 – $481,369 Total Estimated Initial Investment 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 19 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $65,000 2021 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 14 | $49,500 Qualified veterans receive a 10% discount, reducing the fee to $44,550. 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6% Royalty: 6% of Gross Sales; $150 per week minimum 2021 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 15 | Greater of 6% of Gross Sales or $1,000 per month Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 13 |
| Brand / advertising fund (Item 6) | 2% Marketing Fund: 2% of Gross Sales — 2% 2021 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 15 | $790/mo Digital Marketing Fee — Monthly fee; currently $790 per month 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 13 |
| System scale & health | ||
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 4 Outlets at end of 2020 2021 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 41 | 221 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 53 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +4 Calculated: 0 at end of 2018 → 4 at end of 2020 | +26 Calculated: 195 at end of 2023 → 221 at end of 2025 |
| Outlet exits (Item 20) | Not available No complete exit records for a year | 5 Closures, terminations & non-renewals in 2025 · Calculated turnover 2.3% of outlets at start of year 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 53 |
| Franchising since (Item 1) | 2019 From a verified franchisor listing | 2011 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 8 |
| Franchisor founded (Item 1) | Not available Not in reviewed records | 2009 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 8 |
| Performance (Item 19) | ||
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Three franchisees owning three Protected Territories with monthly Gross Sales r… $355,517 other Protected Territory A gross sales, 2020: $355,517 · 2021 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 38 Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — The three franchisees reported for the relevant monthly operating metric during… $1,700 other Monthly Marketing Spend · 2021 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 39 Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisees included in the relevant 2020 Item 19 operating metric (3 reporting… $355,517 other Job Size/Revenue · 2021 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 39 +7 more groups in the full report | Franchised (56 locations) — revenue $60,124 per quarter other Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 51 Franchised (206 locations) — revenue $108,786 annually other Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 49 Franchised and company-owned (126 locations) — costs $12,000 annually other Select Operating Expenses - Marketing · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 52 +2 more groups in the full report |
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 Pro, LLC vs Hole in the Wall: common questions
- Which costs less to open, Handyman Pro, LLC or Hole in the Wall?
- Handyman Pro, LLC: $98,850 – $142,500 (2021 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 17); Hole in the Wall: $262,735 – $481,369 (2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 19). These are each franchisor's Item 7 estimated initial investment. The low end of the disclosed estimate is lower for Handyman Pro, LLC. Estimates are not quotes, and the FDD years may differ.
- How do Handyman Pro, LLC and Hole in the Wall royalties compare?
- Handyman Pro, LLC: 6% (2021 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 15); Hole in the Wall: Greater of 6% of Gross Sales or $1,000 per month (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 13). Royalties as disclosed in Item 6; other recurring fees are listed separately.
- Which has more locations, Handyman Pro, LLC or Hole in the Wall?
- Handyman Pro, LLC: 4 (2021 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 41); Hole in the Wall: 221 (2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 53). Total outlets from Item 20. Outlet counts do not indicate territory availability or franchisee results.
- Do Handyman Pro, LLC and Hole in the Wall disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Handyman Pro, LLC has reviewed Item 19 figures for 10 location groups; Hole in the Wall has reviewed Item 19 figures for 5 location groups. Different location groups are not directly comparable, and revenue is not profit.
Answers restate the reviewed figures above. Not a ranking or recommendation.