This franchisor seems to get it.
{Full disclosure; I help Mr. Handyman find great franchise owners, and receive a finder's fee from them for doing so.}
Service Brands International, out of Ann Arbor, has done a fine job with their franchise concepts.
They are always looking for ways to add revenue;
They want to launch a "national accounts"
program, in which the franchise would become the preferred provider of
repair and maintenance work for businesses with multiple locations. A
pilot is already being tested at Wyndham Hotel Group properties in
three states.
Some franchisees are a little wary, though. They feel that corporate won't charge enough for these accounts, which will add low-profit time to their schedules.
If I was a franchisee, I would be excited about the possibilities. Wouldn't you?
The Wall Street Journal online just wrote an article about The Mr. Handyman idea.
The benefits seem to outweight any possible negatives so when I read this story originally, was quite surprised to learn that current franchisees were so skeptical.
Hi Ursala!
I almost deleted your comment because you are with Matchpoint, but I remember connecting with you on Twitter last year-and like your style.
Cheers,
JL
As a franchisee Im always excited about revenue making opportunities. Especilaly in todays market!
I’ve used them in Cypress, Tx and they did not honor their guarantee. I am still unhappy. I have door installed you can see light around the seams.. no one cares… reported to BBB but case closed. Beware!!