Female leadership is prevalent at all levels of Ace Handyman Services®, despite franchising and the skilled trades being traditionally male-dominated industries. Vice President of Operations LaShelle Taylor has spent more than 30 years in franchising and has witnessed the positive impact women leaders have had across the brands she has encountered. By Erika Ortega
It’s only September, and 2025 has already been a breakout year for Local Handyman. What started as a humble Canadian brand is now scaling across North America at record speed, and it’s no accident. By Nancy E. Williams
The first half of 2025 has been nothing short of transformational for Local Handyman, a growing home-improvement franchise that provides reliable, high-quality handyman services to homeowners throughout North America. By Jessica Petrucelli
In the rapidly expanding home services industry, Local Handyman has transformed the traditional handyman service model into a sophisticated business opportunity that attracts investors and entrepreneurs alike. Since taking over the franchise 18 months ago, CEO and Co-owner Colin Sprake and his business partner, Nathan Neels, have completely reimagined what was once a simple man-in-a-van concept and turned it on its head, creating a scalable enterprise with remarkable flexibility and growth potential. By Tamara Rahoumi