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Mr. Handyman vs Pillar To Post

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Mr. Handyman and Pillar To Post are home services franchises. Mr. Handyman requires an investment of $162K – $215K while Pillar To Post requires $103K – $134K. In terms of revenue, Mr. Handyman reports higher average unit revenue at $774K. Note: Averaged per franchisee, not per outlet - not comparable with per-outlet figures. On SBA loan performance, Mr. Handyman has a lower charge-off rate (11.6%) compared to Pillar To Post (18.5%). FranchiseVerdict rates Mr. Handyman A (Strongest tier) and Pillar To Post B (Above average).

Investment Range
$162K – $215K
$103K – $134K
Franchise Fee
$67K
$59K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$774KPer franchisee, not per outlet
$308K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
11.6% (147 loans)
18.5% (44 loans)
Total Units
357
382
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2000
1995
FDD Year
2026
2026