Head-to-head comparison
Mr. Handyman vs Mr. Sandless Franchise Opportunities
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.
| Disclosure |  Mr. Handyman |  Mr. Sandless |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $161,900 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 38 | $41,560 – $91,210 TOTAL 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 14 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $67,000 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 23 | $20,000 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 9 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | Not available No reviewed royalty record | 6% of Gross Sales or $600, whichever is greater Royalty Fee – Mr. Sandless Business 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 10 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 357 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 76 | 384 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 36 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +49 Calculated: 2023–2025 | +38 Calculated: 2023–2025 |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record $1,057,118 mean Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 74 | 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 is a Franopolis calculation from the disclosed counts.