Offering Freedom and Success to Entrepreneurs in the Painting and Handyman Industry.
35+ Years
In painting and handyman work
Larger territories than competitors
5 Weeks
Of training, not two
$5B
Thriving handyman industry
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 including the Pentagon, the Smithsonian and 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!
David hired a franchise attorney and studied FDDs from other painting and handyman companies to see what competitors were offering. He used this information to ensure Klappenberger & Sons matched or beat the competition on start-up costs, fees, royalty rates, and territory size, while making sure franchisees would be set up to avoid “painting 101” mistakes. This is where Klappenberger & Sons stands out:
A full five weeks of one-on-one training, including two weeks right at your location. Most competitors offer two short weeks.
Along with the lowest overall fees, royalties drop as your gross revenue grows, from 6% to 4% above $1,000,000 in a calendar year. Ours are some of the lowest royalties in the industry.
Fifty+ videos on best practices and a "What Went Wrong" series to help franchisees avoid mistakes + a master class selling painting jobs regardless of location or economy.
Klappenberger & Son offers the largest territories of any painting and handyman franchise in the country. Large territories go fast.
Painting plus handyman, carpentry, cabinets, tile, drywall and flooring. A one-stop shop for residential and commercial work.
No storefront, no lease, no build-out. The founder ran the original business from his own home for more than two decades.
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. Learn more about the ideal Klappenberger & Son franchisee.
Download our free guide “How Much Do Painting Companies Make in 2023” and learn common start up costs, marketing that works, how to get started fast, and more.
Download our Franchise Model Report and discover how you can set yourself up for success in a recession resistant business.
Achieving Goals and Income
Training Trust and Support
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, CEO & Founder
