Handyman Connection

19 02, 2024

Chris Sikes of Handyman Connection Wilmington Awarded Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association

2024-02-19T18:15:07-05:00February 19th, 2024|Tags: , , , |

PHOENIX — The International Franchise Association (IFA) today named Chris Sikes, owner and operator of Handyman Connection of Wilmington, NC, as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year. Sikes was honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.

“Franchisees of the Year exemplify what franchising is all about – providing opportunity, serving others, and fulfilling the American Dream,” said Matthew Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association. “We are proud to recognize Chris Sikes with the highest honor IFA awards to individual franchisees, and I have no doubt his work is changing lives and making a lasting community impact.”

The Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes leading franchise owners from IFA member brands whose outstanding performance and contributions help protect, enhance, and promote the franchise business model. Nominated by their parent company, individuals are selected for their involvement in their communities, embodying the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering a strong and healthy culture with their workforce, and assisting their fellow franchisees when called upon.

Handyman Connection services a variety of home improvement and repair needs from carpentry, flooring, and electrical work to painting, plumbing, and remodeling. Even if Handyman Connection can’t provide a specific service, the brand’s expansive network of local craftsmen allows them to refer one who can get the job done right. Handyman Connection’s core values of delivering on its commitments, respecting its connections, practicing continuous improvement, and having pride in what they do have allowed the brand to uphold its quality assurance standard for over three decades. Sikes is honored and humbled to accept this award which solidifies the fact that the effort he has put towards franchise entrepreneurship has not gone unnoticed and he has created a business that is special and loved by his community.

“I am beyond proud of Chris Sikes for his amazing accomplishment,” said Jeff Wall, CEO of Handyman Connection. “Chris embodies everything that Handyman Connection stands for and our commitment to providing world-class care and customer service to our communities in need.”

Handyman Connection of Wilmington is locally owned and operated by Chris Sikes. Chris is a Veteran of the US Army, where he served proudly for 13 years. With more than a combined 17 years in the home construction field, we are committed to excellent customer service alongside top-quality workmanship. The brand takes great pride in hiring, and as such, their craftsman are experts in their trades. Chris and his team look forward to taking their customer’s repairs and remodeling dreams to reality and beyond. They believe that quality is in the name and trust is in the relationship at Handyman Connection of Wilmington.

“Being honored as a 2023 IFA’s Franchisee of the Year is an incredible honor and a testament to the dedication of my team,” said Chris Sikes. “We work tirelessly, not for accolades, but to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients and customers. This accomplishment underscores the importance of our commitment to excellence and the trust our community places in us. Together, we strive to go above and beyond, knowing that our hard work isn’t just about fixing homes; it’s about changing lives for the better.”

There are over 800,000 franchised businesses across the U.S., providing over 8.7 million direct jobs and generating over $850 billion in economic output. According to Oxford Economics, franchising on average provides higher wages and better benefits than non-franchised businesses, as well as greater entrepreneurial opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, and other underrepresented communities.

About the International Franchise Association:

Celebrating over 60 years of excellence, education, and advocacy, the International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. IFA works through its government relations and public policy, media relations, and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising and the approximately 806,270 franchise establishments that support nearly 8.7 million direct jobs, $858.5 billion of economic output for the U.S. economy, and almost 3 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). IFA members include franchise companies in over 300 different business format categories, individual franchisees, and companies that support the industry in marketing, law, technology, and business development.

About Handyman Connection

Ranked as the #1 Handyman Company by Qualified Remodeler for the past 11 years, Handyman Connection operates in more than 60 locations throughout 25 states and Canada. Since 1991, the brand has offered homeowners across North America a complete resource for professional craftsmanship and exemplary customer service. Handyman Connection provides over 430+ different services ranging from traditional home repairs and painting to remodeling, plumbing, electrical work, and more. Each local office is supported by a team of qualified craftspeople and is always seeking talented professionals to join them in helping customers improve their homes. For more information, please go to https://handymanconnection.com.

24 05, 2022

Handyman Connection Seeks National Expansion Through Franchising

2022-05-24T13:41:14-04:00May 24th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

Locally-Owned Home Improvement Franchise Meets Increasing Demand by Targeting New Territories Across North America.

BLUE ASH, Ohio — Handyman ConnectionNorth America’s premier business liaison connecting customers to local craftsmen in their home community– is announcing plans to continue its expansion through the offering of new franchising opportunities. Handyman Connection provides over 430+ different services staffed by a top-tier team of professional craftsmen who are eager to assist with almost any home improvement or repair need. The brand currently operates in 60+ different service areas throughout North America and aims to open 20 new locations by the end of 2022.

Since its founding in 1991, homeowners across North America have been calling on Handyman Connection for its professional craftsmanship and exemplary customer service. Each Handyman Connection franchise is locally owned, operated, and backed by the brand’s integrated operating platform that allows for seamless customer and employee management, routing, and scheduling.

“If there is one thing for certain in our industry at this point in time, it’s that there’s no shortage of demand when it comes to home improvement job opportunities,” said President and CEO of Handyman Connection, Jeff Wall. “We look to meet this demand by adding on to our world-class franchise system of committed entrepreneurs and craftsman through the opening of new territories in the U.S. and Canada.”

Handyman Connection services a variety of home improvement and repair needs from carpentry, flooring, and electrical work to painting, plumbing, and remodeling. Even if Handyman Connection can’t provide a specific service for any reason, the brand’s expansive network of local craftsmen allows them to refer one who can get the job done right. Handyman Connection’s core values of delivering on its commitments, respecting its connections, practicing continuous improvement, and having pride in what they do has allowed the brand to uphold its set standard of quality assurance for more than three decades.

“At Handyman Connection, we’ve always prided ourselves on upholding a certain quality of craftspeople within our system, which has led to the success we are experiencing today,” said President and CEO of Handyman Connection, Jeff Wall. “However, delivering high-quality projects is not necessarily our primary goal. We ultimately work to create lasting, life-long connections with our customers in the communities where we operate.”

Handyman Connection is now actively seeking driven individuals looking to start their own business in the multi-faceted home improvement and repair industries. Potential franchisees can benefit from Handyman Connection’s already-existing franchise network with an established reputation, image, proven management and work practices, access to national marketing and advertising, and ongoing business owner support. The initial investment to open a Handyman Connection location, which includes the first 3 months of start-up, typically ranges from $99,369$148,756.

For more information about Handyman Connection or its franchising opportunity, please visit https://franchiseopportunity.handymanconnection.com.

About Handyman Connection

Ranked as the #1 Handyman Company by Qualified Remodeler for the past 11 years, Handyman Connection operates in more than 60 locations throughout 25 states and Canada. Since 1991, the brand has offered homeowners across North America a complete resource for professional craftsmanship and exemplary customer service. Handyman Connection provides over 430+ different services ranging from traditional home repairs and painting to remodeling, plumbing, electrical work, and more. Each local office is supported by a team of qualified craftspeople and is always seeking talented professionals to join them in helping customers improve their homes. For more information, please go to https://handymanconnection.com.

23 02, 2021

Handyman Connection Announces 2020 Franchisee Of The Year

2021-02-23T17:01:31-05:00February 23rd, 2021|Tags: , , , |

BLUE ASH, Ohio — Handyman Connection, a home repair company with more than 25 years experience, held its annual franchise conference virtually last month in order to celebrate a successful year for all its franchisees. To close the conference, the brand announced its esteemed 2020 awards, acknowledging franchise owners, craftspeople and brand partners for their significant achievements.

As Handyman Connection’s highest honor, the franchisee of the year award is given to the top-performing franchisee systemwide that has excelled at various attributes including sales growth, market presence and penetration, online review score and brand leadership. The 2020 franchisee of the year was awarded to Chris Schenk, owner of Handyman Connection of Lexington –Nicholasville, KY. Schenk was the top performer systemwide in 2020, eclipsing more than $1M in sales and increased total sales by more than 88% year-over-year.

“The core of Handyman Connection’s values stem from our long-standing dedication to the people we serve, and that statement rings true from our customers to franchise owners to home office staff. Despite all the challenges due to COVID-19, last year proved to be another successful year for our local franchise owners and we attribute their success to their dedication to employees and customers, flexibility, compassionate leadership style and giving back to their local communities through difficult times,” said Jeff Wall, President and CEO of Handyman Connection. “Chris Schenk is the perfect example of the Handyman Connection brand and his success is a result of hard work, dedication and passion for his company. We are extremely proud to honor Chris as the franchisee of the year and look forward to his continued success for years to come.”

In addition to franchisee of the year, Handyman Connection handed out the following awards:

  • Rookie of the Year Award – Jeremiah Shaw, Handyman Connection of Wichita East, KS
  • Navigator Award – Jimmy Chalmers, Handyman Connection of Marietta, GA
  • Brand Experience Award – Bryan and Tiffany Peters, Handyman Connection of Winchester, VA
  • Market Penetration Award – Troy Manary, Handyman Connection of Ottawa, ON
  • Sales Growth Award – Chris Schenk, Handyman Connection of Lexington-Nicholasville
  • Craftsman of the Year Award – Scott Horrigan, Handyman Connection of Mason, OH

Ranked as the #1 Handyman Company by Qualified Remodeler, Handyman Connection operates more than 60 locations throughout 25 states and Canada. For more than 25 years, the brand has offered homeowners across North America a complete resource for professional craftsmanship and exemplary customer service. Handyman Connection offers a variety of services ranging from traditional home repairs to painting, remodeling and more.

For more information about Handyman Connection, call 1-800-88-HANDY or visit handymanconnection.com.

About Handyman Connection

Since 1991, homeowners across North America have been calling on Handyman Connection for our professional craftsmanship and exemplary customer service. Each Handyman Connection franchise is locally owned and operated, backed by the company that helped launch the industry. Our values are steeped in a long-standing dedication to the people we serve, and truly differentiate Handyman Connection as a home repair company.

10 11, 2020

Handyman Connection Recognized As One Of America’s Top Franchises for Veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine

2020-11-10T10:32:02-05:00November 10th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

BLUE ASH, Ohio — Handyman Connection, a home repair franchise company with over 25 years of experience, announced today its placement on Entrepreneur’s 2020 Top Franchises for Veterans list for the second time in the company’s history.  To determine the Top Franchises for Veterans ranking, Entrepreneur analyzed each company’s veteran incentive, the number of veteran-owned units, how veteran franchisees are attracted to and support by each company, and how each company scored in the 2020 Franchise 500 ranking. Handyman Connection’s position on the ranking is a testament to the company’s efforts to support veterans in their pursuit of the American Dream.

“It is a tremendous honor to be named a top franchise for veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine,” said CEO and President Jeff Wall. “Veterans often make ideal franchisees, thanks to their strong leadership skills and abilities to work inside complex systems, and we are proud to help veterans pursue the opportunity to own their own Handyman Connection business.”

Handyman Connection operates more than 60 locations throughout 25 states and Canada. For more than 25 years, the brand has offered homeowners across North America a complete resource for professional craftsmanship and exemplary customer service. Handyman Connection provides a variety of services ranging from traditional home repairs to painting and remodeling, and offers qualified veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who otherwise meet all applicable requirements, a reduction in the Initial Franchise Fee by $7,500. For more information about franchise opportunities with Handyman Connection, visit https://franchiseopportunity.handymanconnection.com/.

Entrepreneur Magazine, which seeks to inspire, inform and celebrate entrepreneurs, has tracked the industry’s largest and most successful franchise companies for 40 years. Additional information on the Top Franchises for Veterans can be found online at https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/topfranchiseveterans.

About Handyman Connection

Since 1991, homeowners across North America have been calling on Handyman Connection for our professional craftsmanship and exemplary customer service. Each Handyman Connection franchise is locally owned and operated, backed by the company that helped launch the industry. Our values are steeped in a long-standing dedication to the people we serve, and truly differentiate Handyman Connection as a home repair company.

26 10, 2020

Mr. Handyman Hosts Pumpkin Carving Contest to Find Jack O’ Lantern Geniuses

2020-11-10T10:24:28-05:00October 26th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

Leading Property Maintenance, Repair and Improvement Company Celebrates the Spooky Season with Pumpkin Carving Photo Contest and Giveaway.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — From ghoulish gourds to petrifying pumpkins, the nation’s leading property maintenance, repair and improvement franchise, Mr. Handyman, a Neighborly company, is ready to celebrate the spooky season with a photo contest to give North America’s pumpkin carving pros a chance to show off their exquisite handmade creations.

To enter the Pumpkin Carving contest, visit the Mr. Handyman Facebook contest page and submit a photo of your pumpkin by Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Five random winners will be awarded with a $250 gift card to The Home Depot.

“We look forward to this pumpkin carving contest every year,” said Mr. Handyman President J.B. Sassano. “It is always fun to see the great creativity that is behind these creepy creations. There are so many tips, tricks and techniques that people use to turn a simple pumpkin into a mortifying masterpiece.”

To learn more about Mr. Handyman’s Pumpkin Carving Contest, please visit the Mr. Handyman Facebook contest page. For additional decoration inspiration, visit Mr. Handyman’s website for free pumpkin carving templates, power tool tutorials and tips to make your pumpkin the best on the block at: http://www.mrhandyman.com/pumpkin.

About Mr. Handyman®

Mr. Handyman® is North America’s leading commercial and residential property maintenance, repair and improvement company. With more than 260 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, Mr. Handyman® is recognized as one of the fastest growing, handyman service franchise systems. Acquired in 2015, Mr. Handyman® is part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services franchisor of 27 brands and more than 4,300 franchises collectively serving 10 million+ customers in nine countries, focused on repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. Neighborly® brands are found at Neighborly.com in the United States and Neighbourly.ca in Canada. For more information about Mr. Handyman®, visit MrHandyman.com. To learn about franchising opportunities with Neighborly®, click here.

6 10, 2020

Handyman Connection Recognized As A Franchise Times 2020 Top 200+ Franchise

2020-10-06T11:09:14-04:00October 6th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

BLUE ASH, Ohio — Handyman Connection, a home repair company with over 25 years of experience, announced today it was recognized as a Franchise Times Top 200+ franchise. The Franchise Times Top 200+ is an annual ranking of the 500 largest franchise systems in the United States by global system wide sales, based on the previous year’s performance.

“We are thrilled to be named a Top 200+ franchise by Franchise Times once again,” said Jeff Wall, CEO of Handyman Connection. “This recognition is a true testament to our accomplishments as a brand over the past year and we look forward to continued growth and success in the year ahead.”

Handyman Connection operates more than 60 locations throughout 25 states and Canada. For more than 25 years, the brand has offered homeowners across North America a complete resource for professional craftsmanship and exemplary customer service. Handyman Connection offers a variety of services ranging from traditional home repairs to painting, remodeling and more.

Additional information on the Top 200 can be found in the October issue of Franchise Times and the full list at http://www.franchisetimes.com/2020-Top-200/.

About Handyman Connection
Since 1991, homeowners across North America have been calling on Handyman Connection for our professional craftsmanship and exemplary customer service. Each Handyman Connection franchise is locally owned and operated, backed by the company that helped launch the industry. Our values are steeped in a long-standing dedication to the people we serve, and truly differentiate Handyman Connection as a home repair company.

7 08, 2019

Handyman Connection Wins Inaugural Franchise Update Media 2019 Innovation Award

2019-08-07T10:42:22-04:00August 7th, 2019|Tags: , , , |

BLUE ASH, Ohio — Handyman Connection, a home repair company with more than 25 years of experience, announced today it was recognized by Franchise Update Media for its outstanding innovation in local marketing leadership. Franchise Update Media conducted its first-ever Franchise Innovation Awards contest this past spring and identified the franchisors that have created and implemented the most original and successful innovative strategies and tactics to build their brand.

A jury of nine judges evaluated the campaigns, innovations, objectives, and results of more than 90 entrants. Franchise innovators, industry game-changers and disruptors competed in four categories: Marketing & Branding, Products & Services, Operations, and Human Resources. Handyman Connection was recognized in the Marketing & Branding category for it’s localized marketing efforts to increase franchisees ability to recruit and retain quality craftsmen to fulfill the brand promise to customers. The home office team allocated resources to this crucial aspect of the business, allowing franchisees to focus on the execution and completion of jobs in their local communities.

“The tight labor market across the industry has consistently proven to be the most prominent challenge that our franchisees and marketing team face on an ongoing basis and the need for qualified and reliable craftsmen is in high demand across the nation,” said Jeff Wall, President and CEO of Handyman Connection. “By prioritizing our resources, we’ve seen more qualified craftsman applicants, applicant leads, recruiting and onboarding sessions. This has led to more craftsmen joining our organization resulting in an 18% increase measured quarter over quarter system-wide. We’re thrilled to be recognized for these efforts and look forward to continuing to fulfill our brand promise to support our franchisees with the tools and resources they need to secure ongoing success.”

Ranked as the #1 Handyman Company by Qualified Remodeler, Handyman Connection operates more than 68 locations throughout 25 states and Canada. For more than 25 years, the brand has offered homeowners across North America a complete resource for professional craftsmanship and exemplary customer service. Handyman Connection offers a variety of services ranging from traditional home repairs to painting, remodeling and more.

To request a free, no-obligation project estimate, contact Handyman Connection at 800-88-HANDY or visit us at HandymanConnection.com.

About Handyman Connection

Since 1991, homeowners across North America have been calling on Handyman Connection for our professional craftsmanship and exemplary customer service.

Each Handyman Connection franchise is locally owned and operated, backed by the company that helped launch the industry. Our values are steeped in a long-standing dedication to the people we serve, and truly differentiate Handyman Connection as a home repair company.

About Franchise Update Media

Franchise Update Media been a leader in the franchising space for more than 30 years. Founded in 1988, the company produces online franchise opportunity and educational websites, two print magazines, four e-newsletters, four conferences, independent research, and books, all focused on franchising. Targeting franchise audiences online, in print, and in person, Franchise Update Media delivers a unique combination of educational and lead generation sources to help franchisors, multi-unit franchisees, opportunity seekers, and suppliers achieve their growth objectives. For more information, visit franchising.com.