Klappenberger & Son Painting and Handyman has been a trusted name for professional painting and handyman services in the Maryland, DC, and Virginia area for three decades. The company has done jobs at the White House, Pentagon, Smithsonian, numerous historical properties, as well as thousands of residential and commercial clients including companies like MedStar (400 clinics and hospitals), Bass Pro, Verizon, and J Crew stores, as well as restaurant chains like Cracker Barrel.

Klappenberger & Son Painting and Handyman Franchise for Sale, USA

• Low Investment and high return: franchisee can invest $83K and make significant income in the second year (see Item 19 in FDD).
• FRANCHISE GUARANTEE – in the Klappenberger FDD there is a Franchise Guarantee that states that if the franchisee follows the Klappeberger Marketing Plan and does not do at least $500,000 in sales in the first 20 months, we will refund the franchise fee to him in full. This is the level of confidence we have in our system to produce the desired results if franchisee operates the business as instructed.
• Quick ramp-up – franchisee is making money right out of the gate.
• This is a home-based business, so the expenses are modest and revenue comes quickly. This reduces the risk considerably in a start-up business, particularly when compared with retail type businesses that may take a year or more just to reach breakeven.
• The franchisee receives 6 weeks of training vs. the typical 2 weeks, directly with Dave Klappenberger, the founder.
• Klappenberger has the largest franchise territories in the business–typically 500,000 people which is at least 5 times larger than a Certa Pro franchise territory.
• Franchisor will assist franchisee with financing if they need it.
• The painting and handyman segment is expected to continue to grow at 6% a year. This is a service that everyone needs and that is not going to change.
• Once the business is ramped up, 70% of the ongoing work is repeat and referral business.
• Franchisor has an outgoing sales program that sets appointments with property managers and other commercial accounts for the franchisee, particularly in their start-up phase. These are relationships that will provide work to the franchisee over and over for years to come, so it really builds value in the franchisee’s business and in the brand as a whole.