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Klappenberger & Son Painting and Handyman Franchise

The only franchise with a money-back guarantee

Klappenberger & Son Franchise - A Different Franchise

Klappenberger & Son Franchise provides exceptional painting, handyman, and sometimes remodeling services.  Founded by David Klappenberger of  Severna Park Maryland, in  1989, the franchising didn’t start for another 25 years.  With over 35 years of success, Klappenberger & Son has worked in some of the most important places in the world.  In addition to working at places such as the Pentagon and Smithsonian, we also painted at the White House. Because of our successes,  we wanted to pass the torch and share with others the secrets to having a successful home service business. 

We have created a franchise that is turnkey and ready to roll!

"Why Don't You Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is?"

I am not aware of any home service industry franchise taught by a founder with 35 years of experience. Before franchising,  Klappenberger & Son was a well-established painting and handyman company in the Annapolis area, making roughly 2 million dollars annually.

In 2015, David complained out loud about fixing paint jobs from a local painting franchise. He said if he had a painting franchise, he would have a training system that would eliminate those silly mistakes. Someone behind the Sherwin-Williams desk challenged him,  “Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is?”

Okay, I thought. “What does it take to open a franchise?”

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A Klappenberger & Son Franchise Has to Be The Best

I got a franchise attorney and started reading FDDs to see exactly what other painting and handyman companies were offering. 

An FDD (franchise disclosure document) allows you to see everything. After all, I didn’t want my franchisees to make painting 101 mistakes. I also looked at the start-up costs, ongoing fees, royalty rates, and territory size, ensuring my franchise met or exceeded the best ones in each category.

The rest is just a bunch of legal details and getting the infrastructure in place to be ready to set the world on fire. 

By the time we were legally able to sell franchises, I was confident that our franchise offered more than our competitors. 

For example, our territories are 3-5 times larger. 

Through training that lasts six weeks, not two weeks.

Fifty training videos targeting the techs that describe our best practices.

More videos called “What Went Wrong”  describe mistakes I’ve made over the last 25 years.   

A master class on how to sell painting jobs regardless of location or economy.

I could go on, but it sounds like a sales pitch. 

Klappenberger & Son Franchise Was Created to Be #1 in the Industry

Whether you live in Florida or Washington state, Klappenberger & Son offers more than other painting and handyman franchises.  In addition to large territories, six weeks of training (including two weeks at your location),  we also offer a guarantee!

Klappenberger & Son Franchise owner Darryl Marlow
Darryl Marlow, Atlanta GA
Klappenberger & Son Franchise owner Arturo giving an estimate
Arturo Lacayo Howard County MD
Klappenberger & Son Franchise owner Alex Mironov
Alex Mironov - Montgomery County MD

Hear What Our Franchisees Have to Say About the Klappenberger & Son Experience

I bought a Klappenberger & Son franchise in 2017. Since then, I have purchased two more territories and have made more money than expected. The franchisor’s support and continued effort to help me grow my business would not have been possible without a large franchise.

– Alex Mironov

Benefits of Owning a Klappenberger & Son Franchise

Support and Training

In addition to the ongoing support, we provide a full six weeks of one-on-one training. Most of our competitors only offer two short weeks.

Largest Territories

Klappenberger & Son offers the largest territories of any painting and handyman franchise in the country. Large territories go fast!

Rewarding Success

In addition to having the lowest overall fees, we reward franchisees with lower royalties as their business grows. Royalty fees drop as gross revenues increase!

Since 1989, we have been the leader in painting and handyman services in the Mid-Atlantic.  After 25 years as a successful independent company, the Klappenberger & Son Franchise was born.    Now, through franchising, the company aims to grow nationwide steadily. 

Besides painting and handyman, Klappenberger & Son offers a variety of services, including: 

Whether you prefer to do mostly painting jobs or handyman jobs, the choice is up to you.  Furthermore, franchisees do not have to provide any handyman services that they are not equipped to handle. 

We’re looking for like-minded entrepreneurs to join our team and grow with us.  Click here to see why you should choose a Klappenberger and Son Franchise.

WHO WE ARE

About Klappenberger & Son Franchise

The franchise with a guarantee

We offer a franchise guarantee of $500,000 in gross sales. We can off this guarantee because we know our system works.  It has been practiced and perfected for over  25 years.
 
The growth of your company starts during training. We will work with you one on one to show you how to develop new clients quickly.  
 
If you follow our marketing plan and fail to reach $500,000 in gross sales in your first 20 months, we will refund your franchise fee in full.  It’s that simple.
Klappenberger & Son Franchise owner in Houston TX
"Klappenberger and Son is the complete package, with training, support, and marketing expertise."

Klappenberger & Son Franchise Has Mutilple Revenue Streams

The handyman industry is a 5 billion recession-resistant dollar industry.   It’s not uncommon for both handyman franchises and independent companies to charge $100. per hour for services leaving great margins for companies.  

Oddly enough, most painting franchises do not incorporate handyman services but limit the scope of work to just painting.  We feel that incorporating handyman services in our services makes us a one-stop shop for both residential and commercial work.

Having the freedom to be a handyman and a painting franchise is a revenue-generating machine, but it doesn’t stop there.  

Keeping your margins high with the lowest ongoing fees is our goal.  We have compared the FDD of six other painting franchises and four other handyman franchises and found that all have higher ongoing fees than Klappenberger. 

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What Does a Klappenberger & Son Franchise Offer You?

Proven Marketing

From SEO and pay-per-click advertising to Angie's List and billboards, we know how to market your Klappenberger & Son Painting business.

Low Royalties

We want you to succeed. Your success is our success so we offer some of the lowest royalties in the painting franchise industry.

Training/Support

Moreover, our unrivaled support directly from the founder, David Klappenberger, sets our franchise apart from the others.

David Klappenberger, CEO

David Klappenberger

CEO, Founder

As a franchisor, I will not stop making improvements for my franchisees.  Whether it is improving marketing material or the cost of paint, it is our job to make the franchisees as profitable as possible.

Furthermore,  I understand that buying a franchise takes a tremendous leap of faith on your part.  So my promise is simple.   No matter if you are in training or your tenth year as a franchisee, I am here to help you and work you through the obstacles and challenges you are going through.  

–David Klappenberger

Klappenberger & Son Franchise owner Alex receives black for grossing a millionn dollars
Alex Mironov grossed over $1,000,000 and increased revenue by 47% during the pandemic year of 2020.

Klappenberger & Son Franchise

Steps to Ownership

STEP 1

HAVE AN INITIAL CONVERSATION with our Franchise Sales Director and discuss your background, territory availability, and the financial qualifications necessary to own a Klappenberger & Son Franchise.  Download our informational brochure here.

STEP 2

COMPLETE THE LGA or “Let’s Get Acquainted” form online. Your application will be reviewed by our Franchise Sales Director and Klappenberger & Son Franchise corporate offices.

STEP 3

SCHEDULE A Q & A SESSION with our Franchise Sales Director.  The initial call will provide you with an opportunity to ask questions and start kicking the tires.

STEP 4

DUE DILIGENCE & DISCOVERY DAY in Annapolis, Maryland. Your visit to Annapolis will give you a complete overview of what it is like to be an owner of a Klappenberger & Son Franchise.  After that, we will thoroughly review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with you and answer any questions.

STEP 5

FINALLY, SIGN THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT and pay your franchise fee. Now that you’re a Klappenberger & Son Franchisee, you will schedule your training program and plan your opening. Congratulations!

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