Mr Handyman

Mr. Handyman Franchise Enlists Richard Karn (Al Borlan tv series home improvements) as National Spokesperson

18th May 2010

"Richard Karn was a clear choice as a national spokesperson for Mr. Handyman" - Todd Recknagel, President and CEO Mr Handyman.

Mr. Handyman, a national home repair and maintenance franchise and the world’s No. 1 employer of handymen worldwide, has just announced that television’s most famed handyman persona, Richard Karn, the competent and dryly humorous character Al Borland from ABC’s former sitcom “Home Improvement,” has joined its ranks and will serve as the national spokesperson and face of the brand for the next two years.

"Richard Karn was a clear choice as a national spokesperson for Mr. Handyman,” said Mr. Handyman president and CEO Todd Recknagel. “Karn’s graciousness, professionalism, and quick wit exemplify what we were looking for in a national spokesperson, and Karn’s ability to relate to a typical Mr. Handyman customer, as well as a Mr. Handyman technician, makes him an excellent match to our brand, culture and marketing objectives.”

During eight seasons as Tim Allen’s sidekick on “Tool Time,” the show within a show on “Home Improvement,” Karn and cast enjoyed the spotlight as part of America’s number one family comedy throughout the 90’s. Starting in 2008, Karn will enjoy a new kind of spotlight as Mr. Handyman’s spokesperson, providing the face and personality for the brand.

“I am thrilled to be a part of the Mr. Handyman family,” Karn said. “In addition to my handyman role on ‘Home Improvement,’ my father and other relatives were builders and architects, and I am a strong believer in the Mr. Handyman concept and its mission to provide consumers with professional, credible and reliable handymen for a variety of home repair and maintenance requests.”

With nearly 300 locations, Mr. Handyman opened a new franchise every week for the past three years, and plans to reach approximately 350 locations by the end of 2011 through franchise expansion.

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BFA Membership Status

UK Years Established
0 years

Current UK Coverage
100%

Franchisee Support Staff
5

Personal Investment Req.
£35,000

Total Startup Cost
£80,000

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