Press Release - Home Improvement franchises

The franchise solution to household fix-it problems for millions of time-starved customers.

ANN ARBOR, MI., July 13, 2007 – Todd Recknagel, brand president of Mr. Handyman, headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, announced the opening of the 250th Mr. Handyman franchise unit.

“We’re celebrating this milestone because it validates the market opportunity, our franchise model, and the passion that’s shared by our entire Mr. Handyman team,” said Recknagel.

According to the U. S. Census Bureau, six out of ten homeowners have home improvement to do’s, and most Americans have an eye on seven or more projects at any given time. For millions of homeowners, tending to these nagging repairs while balancing work and family has created a thriving demand for professional, reliable and reasonable home-repair services.

The Mr. Handyman concept is squarely positioned to capitalize on this critical market need and is recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing, service-oriented franchise systems. Entrepreneur magazine ranked Mr. Handyman the #1 handyman service in their January 2007, issue.

“We continue to see our proposition—giving qualified, service-oriented individuals the tools and the systems to operate their own franchise business—resonate across the country,” said Recknagel. “Our 250th opening, up from 50 just four years ago, demonstrates that our success is due to well-trained and professionally supported franchisees who follow our proven concept to solve local problems and to build lasting relationships with their customers.”

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