Local Handyman Group

Local Handyman is no longer an emerging brand - it’s a scaling force. Through FranServe, we awarded 48 territories in 2025, and by the end of March 2026, we had already added another 16. We’re now pacing at 10–15 territories per month for the balance of the year. With over 100 vans on the road across North America - and a clear trajectory toward 250+ by year-end - this is a brand with real traction, real systems, and real momentum.
Led by Colin Sprake and Nathan Neels, Local Handyman is built for serious entrepreneurs who want to scale a business - not just buy a job. Colin brings decades of experience in building, scaling, and exiting companies, with a reputation for driving growth through systems, leadership, and strategic execution. That credibility translates directly into how this brand is built - and why candidates take notice.
We call our franchisees “Success Partners” because we are deeply invested in their outcomes. From day one, they are coached and mentored through pre-launch, launch, and all the way to their 10-year renewal. As they grow, the level of mentorship evolves with them. This high-touch, accountability-driven model is rare - and it’s a major driver behind our performance.
A critical part of that success is building the right team. We utilize advanced organizational analysis and design profiling to help Success Partners hire, align, and retain the right people from the outset. This system is a game changer - it removes guesswork from hiring and ensures each team member is positioned for maximum performance and cultural fit, dramatically improving retention and long-term scalability.
Our North Star is simple: their success is our success. It’s not a tagline - it’s how we operate. It’s also reflected in our core values: WeCare. That culture, combined with structured systems, strong marketing, and operational simplicity, creates a model that is both scalable and repeatable.
The business itself is lean by design. No storefronts, no unnecessary overhead. Success Partners typically begin with one van and scale to four within 12 months, with many targeting multi-territory or city-wide ownership. Our royalty structure is equally clean - starting at 10% and dropping to 6% as revenue grows, with no hidden fees.
We are also aggressively integrating AI and automation across the platform - from lead handling to backend operations - ensuring franchisees stay ahead in efficiency, margins, and customer experience.
Take a look at the growth, accolades, and trajectory highlighted alongside this profile - you’ll see exactly what’s being built. If you want to align with a brand that has leadership, momentum, and a clear path to scale, Local Handyman is one to watch - and one to be part of.
WHY Local Handyman Group?
Our outstanding entrepreneurial business training.
Our model of developing our owners into business owners, where their business can run without them.
Handyman services are a large and growing marketplace, with massive opportunity and many territories available.
OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE
Resourceful
Trainable
Committed
AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: All except listed below
HOT Regions/Desirable: Florida, Texas
NOT available: Registration states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Available in Canada: Yes
International Referrals: Yes
BACKGROUND
Year founded: 2017
Year Franchised: 2019
Number of franchises currently operating: 34 (all operating between 2 – 5 territories)
Number of corporate owned franch