Mr. Handyman Franchise: Cost, Fees & Availability

Mr. Handyman Franchise Facts

19 data points independently verified by FranchiseKI with per-field sources (last verified 2026-06-11).

Where Is Mr. Handyman Available?

Mr. Handyman is open for new franchisees in 37 states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Risk Flags From Market Research

• Caution: High mandatory local marketing minimums (source: Franchise Chatter review of 2025 Mr. Handyman FDD)
• Note: Prior franchisee rescission litigation in Canada (disclosed in FDD) (source: Mr. Handyman 2014 FDD (Item 3))
• Caution: Franchisee complaints about Neighborly transfer/resale and non-compete practices (source: Glassdoor — Neighborly Franchise Owner reviews)
• Note: Parent Neighborly is private-equity owned (KKR) (source: Neighborly Brands press release)

Every flag is sourced from public market research — never editorial opinion. Brands can claim their listing to respond.

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Data is compiled from public sources (FDDs, franchisor disclosures, franchise directories) and verified where possible. Always confirm details against the brand's current FDD before investing.