Franchise Opportunities 2013

House Doctors handyman and home-improvement franchisees employ service technicians and schedule them to go out and work with clients. Roles include managing the business, recruiting, training and motivation of staff, and marketing and planning responsibilities. A minimum of $35,000 capital is required to begin exploring the House Doctors franchise opportunity.

www.housedoctors.com

(800) 319-3359

HouseMaster is a home-inspection company that is ranked one of the top 50 franchises in Franchise Business Review’s Annual Franchisee Satisfaction Survey. A HouseMaster franchise includes free training, reduced royalties, e-marketing campaigns and no advertising fund contribution minimums.

www.franchise.housemaster.com

(800) 526-3930

Inspect-It 1st Property Inspection provides both residential and commercial clients with inspection reports.  Franchisees receive a robust launch package, comprehensive initial training and ongoing sales, marketing, technology and business development support.

www.inspectit1st.com

855-372-6677

Kitchen Solvers has been working with people around the U.S. and Canada, helping them achieve career goals by incorporating experience, expertise and tested methods into a complete package of training and support. Whether a hands-on owner-operator or an owner-executive managing a staff, it’s easy to benefit immediately from a Kitchen Solvers franchise program.

www.kitchensolvers.com

866-604-0002

Kitchen Tune-Up was started in 1975 and has been franchising since 1988, earning Entrepreneur Magazine's No.1 spot for home-improvement franchises for 20 years. It provides a cost-effective way to renew surfaces, add features, improve layout and generally put some real "wow" value into kitchens and baths.

www.ktufranchise.com

(800) 333-6385 

Luxury Bath Systems, the leader in the acrylic-bath industry, helps cost-conscious consumers beautify their bathroom in as little as one day. Luxury Bath, which has been selling franchises since 1993, specializes in one-day acrylic bath remodeling, allowing consumers to design and install custom-made bathrooms at a fraction of the cost of conventional bath remodeling.

www.luxurybath.com

(800) 354-2284

MasterShield Gutter Protection offers a turnkey marketing program designed for home-improvement companies and marketing organizations interested in exclusive territories. Dealers get product, a message and materials to quickly differentiate their businesses. The company also offers lead programs and access to media proven to cut lead/sales costs.

www.askmastershield.com

(201) 652-6642

Mr. Handyman franchise owners will spend one week of initial training at the corporate office in Ann Arbor, Mich., and receive ongoing support through the corporate intranet site, telephone, conference calls, regional meetings, conventions and publications.

www.mrhandyman.com

(800) 289-4600

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives partners with individuals to help achieve personal goals and build a business. The company provides rigorous training, proven sales support and marketing systems that enable its franchisees to sell, design and install professional outdoor lighting systems. Franchise fees range from $29,000 to $89,000.

www.olpfranchise.com

(804) 353-6999

Owens Corning Basement Finishing System, a product designed to meet the unique needs of the basement environment, and Owens Corning SunSuites Sunrooms combine the best features of traditional materials with the advantages of fiberglass construction. Franchise requirements include minimum purchase requirements, good standing with the Better Business Bureau, a five-year contract and a minimum warehousing requirement of 1,000 square feet.

www.franchising.owenscorning.com

(800) 438-7465

Paul Davis Restoration is a single-source provider of restoration contracting services for the property insurance industry. PDR has been in business since 1966 and currently has more than 225 franchised units. Members of the Paul Davis Restoration franchise network will take part in a comprehensive training program, receive field training by industry experts, enjoy promotional support and build a team of associates.

www.pdrestoration.com

(800) 722-5066

Pillar To Post knows home inspection makes a difference not only in the lives of the home buyers and sellers who rely on it to help them make life-altering decisions, but also in the lives of the men and women who have built successful businesses by providing home inspections. Pillar To Post has more than 470 locations across 43 states and nine provinces.