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.
Ursula says
July 12, 2009 at 3:08 pmThe 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.
The Franchise King says
July 12, 2009 at 10:29 pmHi 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
holly says
August 13, 2009 at 6:02 pmAs a franchisee Im always excited about revenue making opportunities. Especilaly in todays market!
joe says
October 12, 2009 at 8:55 pmI’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!!