Is Handyman Connection or Nature’s Table Café cheaper to open?

Handyman Connection costs $115,837–$238,736 and Nature’s Table Café costs $62,200–$294,600 to open (FDD Item 7). Nature’s Table Café has the lower entry cost.

Which is safer, Handyman Connection or Nature’s Table Café?

SBA 7(a) charge-off rate is 24.0% for Handyman Connection and 30.0% for Nature’s Table Café. Lower is safer, so Handyman Connection has the stronger loan-repayment record.

Which is the better franchise, Handyman Connection or Nature’s Table Café?

FranchiseVerdict grades Handyman Connection B and Nature’s Table Café D, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Handyman Connection vs Nature’s Table Café

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Handyman Connection and Nature’s Table Café are quick-service restaurants franchises. Handyman Connection requires an investment of $116K – $239K while Nature’s Table Café requires $62K – $295K. Handyman Connection discloses average revenue of $575K; Nature’s Table Café makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. Note: Averaged per territory, not per outlet - not comparable with per-outlet figures. On SBA loan performance, Handyman Connection has a lower charge-off rate (24.0%) compared to Nature’s Table Café (30.0%). FranchiseVerdict rates Handyman Connection B (Above average) and Nature’s Table Café D (Below average).

Metric	Handyman Connection	Nature’s Table Café
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	DBelow average
Investment Range	$116K – $239K	$62K – $295K
Franchise Fee	$71K	$30K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$575KPer territory, not per outlet	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	24.0% (43 loans)	30.0% (21 loans)
Total Units	65	51
Unit Growth (YoY)	+0 units	-4 units
Year Began Franchising	2014	1986
FDD Year	2026	2023