Home services franchise presents awards at annual convention.
by Franchising Magazine USA Staff
During its recent annual convention held in San Diego, Handyman Connection recognized franchise excellence and top-performers across a variety of categories.
Kori Farr, the owner of Handyman Connection in Newburg, part of Louisville, Kentucky, has been identified as the “Handyman Connection Franchise of the Year.” Farr has been honored due to his high sales growth, market penetration and market presence, and an overall outstanding embodiment of the brand’s values in the Louisville area.
Allen and Ryan Hopkins, owners of Handyman Connection of Phoenix, Arizona have been presented with the “Brand Experience” award. Handyman Connection of Phoenix ended 2024 with a 98% online review score and a 95% net promoter score, the company said. securing their place as a best-in-class Handyman Connection Franchise delivering a consistently excellent Brand Experience.
Greg Hancock, Handyman Connection of Phoenix, takes home the “Craftsman of the Year” award. This award recognizes the highest producing Craftsman in the franchise network who achieves a minimum sales performance goal requirement and maintains an above average Net promoter score and customer satisfaction rating.
Tim Nelson, owner of Handyman Connection of Matthews in Charlotte, N.C. has made great strides in his first year of operation and established himself as an “All-star franchisee to look out for,” Handyman Connection said.
“This is an annual gathering where all the franchise owners of the Handyman Connection company come together to network, share best practices, learn about new company initiatives, and celebrate their successes as a franchise community,” said Angelique MacMillan, Vice President of Marketing at Handyman Connection. “At Handyman Connection, it is important for us to celebrate the vast, versatile talents, qualities and accomplishments of our franchise network to inspire the next generation of franchisees to go above and beyond in serving their communities.”
Handyman Connections also recognized franchisees celebrating 20 years of business. Those honored include:
- Craig Aspin (Carmel, IN)
- Allen Hopkins & Ryan Hopkins (Phoenix, AZ)
- Carol Morhart (Edmonton, AB, Canada)
- Alex & Christina Campbell (Western Canada)
- Steve Donnelle (Kitchener, ON, Canada)
- Chris Collelo (Scarborough, ON, Canada)
- Lindsay Brooks (Regina, SK, Canada)
10 Years of Service and Leadership award honors some of the longest tenured Handyman Connection franchisees and their contributions to the brand.
- Illean Durkin (Mason, OH)
- David Klein (Silver Spring, MD)
- Alice Lund (Johnson County, KS)
- Bryan & Tiffany Peters (Winchester, VA)
- Rene Salazar (Austin, TX)
- -Jason Goshtasb (Pasadena, CA)
Handyman Connection operates in more than 65 markets throughout 25 states and Canada. Since 1991, the brand has offered homeowners across North America a complete resource for professional craftsmanship and exemplary customer service. Handyman Connection provides over 430 different services ranging from traditional home repairs and painting to remodeling, plumbing, electrical work, and more.
Each local office is supported by a team of qualified craftspeople and is always seeking talented professionals to join them in helping customers improve their homes, Handyman Connection said.
For more information about franchising with Handyman Connection, visit franchiseopportunity.handymanconnection.com.
