The new year brings exciting news of continued growth for Ace Handyman Services, according to Colette Bell, vice president of franchise development. The franchise, known for being a successful technology-based repair and remodeling company, recently opened in its 45th state, adding to 362 established territories with over 200 owners. By Cindy Charette
After spending 30 years in the U.S. Army, Col. Michael Ball retired from his years of service in 2021 and was deciding where his next chapter in life would take him. Through the military’s Transition Assistance Program, Ball was introduced to the possibility of owning a franchise. By Kelsi Trinidad
After years as a senior executive in a multi-national chemicals company, Chris Toomey decided to exit the corporate world and take the plunge into entrepreneurship. Toomey recognized that, although he had built an impressive career, the ability to help and connect with his community on a personal level was missing. By Elice Morgenson
Colette Bell and her husband founded their handyman business, Handyman Matters, in 1998 because they kept hearing stories from local homeowners about the lack of ethics and integrity in the industry. By Kelsi Trinidad
As Ace Handyman Services enters its 25th year, Colette Bell, vice president of franchise development, recently looked back at some of the franchise’s accomplishments and shared some insights into its goals for 2023. By Patty Horansky
In March 2020, after everything shut down because of the pandemic, Alicia Todisco found herself a divorced mother of two 5- and 8-year-old boys and an angel mom of a 14-year-old daughter. By Jennifer Callender
When exploring low-cost franchises with unlimited potential, Ace Handyman Services tops the to-do list. Colette Bell, vice president of franchise development for the Colorado-based, home-repair and maintenance franchise, said a shift from the “Do It Yourself” to the “Do It For Me’’ consumer is propelling the franchise forward. By Patty Horansky
Looking back, Ace Handyman Services has experienced impressive growth, from 119 territories in 2019 to 311 territories today. This also has led to increased hiring at the corporate office during the pandemic. Even with its significant growth, Ace Handyman Services has not jeopardized its culture of giving. By Jennifer Callender
After serving for 20 years in the Marine Corps Infantry, completing deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, John Holland returned home and began working as a contractor for the U.S. Department of State. By Jessica Petrucelli
Just as people all over the world started to feel the beginning effects of the pandemic, Handyman Matters partnered with the nationally recognized Ace Hardware, transforming into Ace Handyman Services. By Brianna Bohn