HomeTask Handyman Service, Inc. Franchise News

Sep 22 2011: Long Island New York - You heard right Long Islanders, the home maintenance specialist you've been waiting for has arrived! Gary Overholser has joined the HomeTask Brands of Service family as Long Island's very own Yellow Van Handyman. Gary brings over 20 years of maintenance and repair experience into your home. Gary is excited to be able to serve his community by helping people knock out those pesky to-do lists. When asked what he loves most about being a Yellow Van Handyman, Gary's response was, ″Being a Yellow Van Handyman will allow me to build and maintain long lasting relationships with my members.″ Gary is looking forward to serving the Long Island area for years to come.

January 18, 2011 // Franchising.com // Seattle, WA - For the second year in a row HomeTask has been chosen as one of the Top 50 Franchises for Veterans! The 50 companies included were selected from hundreds of companies who were required to submit a completed questionnaire describing the specific financial incentives provided to veterans by the franchisor. For a list of the 49 other companies included on this list please go here (http://www.franchises4vets.com/download/2011Top50_DigitalArticle.pdf) HomeTask offers Veteran's a five thousand dollar discount from their normal franchise fees. About HomeTask.com HomeTask.com was founded in 1997 and became a franchise company in 2002. HomeTask.com aims to enable peace in the lives of their customers and franchise partners alike by providing unrivaled customer service and leveraging state-of-the-art technology with ongoing support for all franchise partners...

September 07, 2010 // Franchising.com // Seattle, WA - HomeTask Brands of Service is very excited to announce the addition of its second home service brand, Pet Butler. As the nation's leading pet waste cleanup and removal service, Pet Butler has been taking away the worst part of pet ownership for over 22 years. Pet Butler is "#1 in the #2 business" and charges a small per-visit fee for its technicians to collect dog and cat waste, carry it away, and dispose of it properly.

"Pet Butler Franchises across the nation are already reaping the benefits of being part of the HomeTask family" said Matt "Red" Boswell, Founder of Pet Butler. "The customer service, buying power, economies of scale and advanced support systems that HomeTask provides its franchise partners is second to none," continues Boswell...

Seattle, WA - HomeTask Brands of Service is very excited to announce the addition of its second home service brand, Pet Butler. As the nation's leading pet waste cleanup and removal service, Pet Butler has been taking away the worst part of pet ownership for over 22 years. Pet Butler is "#1 in the #2 business" and charges a small per-visit fee for its technicians to collect dog and cat waste, carry it away, and dispose of it properly.

"Pet Butler Franchises across the nation are already reaping the benefits of being part of the HomeTask family" said Matt "Red" Boswell, Founder of Pet Butler. "The customer service, buying power, economies of scale and advanced support systems that HomeTask provides its franchise partners is second to none," continues Boswell...

July 07, 2009 // Franchising.com // Burien, WA - HomeTask and its brand of service, Yellow VAN Handyman, debuted on the Yelp.com website with 5 star ratings.

Receiving their first yelps early last week, HomeTask was delighted to see their customers taking it upon themselves to spread the word. Yelp.com is a free website that allows customers to rant and rave about their local establishments, boasting, "Real People. Real Reviews."

John D. from Seattle, WA raves, "We called HomeTask to complete a difficult window project. The next day Sergio Bravo came to give us an estimate and within a week he finished the job. Sergio was the best, most knowledgeable and by far the most considerate handyman we have ever worked with...

June 09, 2009 // Franchising.com // Seattle, WA - Dallas, TX - HomeTask.com, parent company of Yellow VAN Handyman, plans 3 dimensional expansion to additional brands of service on top of their growing U.S. and Canadian locations. "Eventually HomeTask members will be able to access 'everything service'," according to founder Jerrod Sessler. Recently, Pet Butler has joined the HomeTask team.

Pet Butler, the nation's leading pet waste cleanup and removal service, has been taking away the worst part of pet ownership for over 21 years. They proudly bill themselves as "#1 in the #2 business" and charge a small per-visit fee for its technicians to collect dog and cat waste, carry it away, and dispose of it properly. Whether in yards or public spaces, accumulated domestic animal waste can ruin lawns and presents a significant source of water pollution...

December 10, 2008 // Franchising.com // Seattle, WA - This year's historic Federal bailout of Wall Street has our Nation fixated. While Americans are waiting for relief on a more local level, Yellow VAN Handyman is introducing a stimulus package of their own: "Light Up Mainstreet".

From Wednesday, December 10, 2008 through Monday December 15,, 2008, our team of professional Yellow VAN Handymen will install up to 5 strands of holiday lights per single story home, in exchange for a food, toy, or monetary donation to either Northwest Harvest or Toys for Tots.

All walks of life are feeling the economic pinch this holiday season, especially those depending on their communities for assistance. Food and toy donations have plummeted approximately 30% from last year in Washington State alone...

September 29, 2008 // Franchising.com // Chapel Hill, NC - As one of the first development offices to form a relationship with HomeTask, Inc., North Carolina Subway Group has recently signed with HomeTask and completed their one week training at HomeTask University located in Seattle, WA.

Returning to their home offices, located in Chapel Hill, at the end of the first week in September, Tim Mann and Shane Mixson arrived with an abundance of knowledge and the eagerness to begin work developing the HomeTask Brands of Service in the state of North Carolina. Currently staffed with 12 office personnel, 26 field employees and 45 in store employees, and plans to build their support team larger, the North Carolina Development office is gearing up to go full speed ahead...

August 22, 2008 // Franchising.com // Burien, WA - This is the weekend that we have all been waiting for! The HomeTask Cares Foundation is taking the day, Saturday August 23, 2008, to help the children of the Glendale Lutheran School by cleaning and painting their bathroom facilities.

Back in June, HomeTask Cares participated in the Burien Strawberry & Arts Festival where they became aware of Glendale Lutheran School's need of some bathroom updates. HomeTask Cares decided they were going to help. Throughout the following weeks, HomeTask Cares non-profit foundation reached out to local Burien businesses for support and began to plan out how they were going to bring the school's bathrooms into the 21st century.

Now the time has come! This is truly the weekend we have been waiting for! HomeTask Cares Foundation and their affiliates, HomeTask...

July 28, 2008 // Franchising.com // Maple Ridge, BC - Tired of the same low level maintenance industry standard for handymen? Well have no fear; Franschwa Barnard is in Maple Ridge to save residents from the typical mundane service.

Franschwa's resume is compact with high level electrical education and employment experience. Fatigued with his commute and the drone of his 9-5, Franschwa made the decision to go into business for himself. Desiring a more fulfilling career and the opportunity to make his own schedule, he began a Yellow Van Handyman Franchise of his own.

Solving problems, taking on new challenges, and pushing himself to go beyond his best is something Franschwa strives for on a daily basis. As a certified electrician, Franschwa can tackle any electrical issues...

Seattle - Ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine

January 10, 2008 // Franchising.com // The highly coveted title of a member of the Franchise 500 is now on HomeTask's earned list. HomeTask made the top 500 Franchise Opportunities and the top 50 of New Franchise Concepts lists for 2008.

"The Franchise 500 rankings are compiled by measuring the objective factors that make a franchise company a potentially good opportunity. These factors include franchise unit growth, general unit growth, years in business, years franchising, the financial stability of the company (as measured by an independent CPA through the company's audited financials), and more. If you go to www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500 ... and then click on "About the Franchise 500" you can read more about the specific factors used...

December 07, 2007 // Franchising.com // Seattle, WA - As the temperatures drop be sure to take measures to not only prevent against the cold, but the potential damage caused by ice as well.

Taking simple measures like caulking around doors, windows, trim, and any gaps in siding can cut down on drafts and water leaks. Your handyman can suggest the right caulking, pudding or other necessary materials needed to repair potential weak spots. Preventing cold air from seeping into your home can save you a lot of money on your energy bills and helps the environment.

When it comes to ice and freezing conditions the areas that need special attention are your asphalt or driveways, walkways, foundations, chimneys and patios...

November 30, 2007 // Franchising.com // Bothell, WA - Handyman Ready to Give a Hand to North Seattle Community

Candid, diligent, and steadfast are just some of the adjectives commonly used to describe Alex Bravo, Bothell's newest handyman. Providing home maintenance and repair services to the local residents and businesses of the north east-side, Alex has great plans for HomeTask Handyman Services.

Alex may be small in stature but he is BIG in heart. His passion for helping his community has always been a major part of his life, and now he is able to take his passion one step further by offering residents his handyman expertise. The Bravo family, including his wife, three children and many, many other close relatives, are what motivates Alex to work so hard everyday...

November 26, 2007 // Franchising.com // Seattle - The holidays are fast approaching and your family and friends will soon be arriving on your doorstep…are you prepared? HomeTask Handyman Services is here to help! Let's review a few must-have's for your winter to-do list that will keep your family and home safe this season.

You'll want your handyman to begin with your entry way, making sure walkways and porches are free of ice, snow and debris and make sure all outdoor lighting is functioning properly. Then, don't be faced with a teetering ladder and tangles of light strings that don't work, let HomeTask hang your holiday decorations safely and properly. While he's on the ladder, have him check your roof for any loose or damaged shingles and of course, make sure your gutters are clear of obstructions or leaks...

October 29, 2007 // Franchising.com // Seattle - HomeTask Handyman Service joins other local and national vendors for Yahoo's booming online campaign. Yahoo! Passport Lifestyle provides select companies with a network in which to advertise their services while eligible employees receive promotional discounts.

Joining the likes of Bank of America, Apple and DishNetwork, HomeTask Handyman Service is now featured in this online campaign where Yahoo! boasts, "Whether you want to fix it up, dress it up, or build it up, Passport Lifestyle can help!" Now employees, and their families, from all 120 plus vendors will have access to HomeTask Handyman Services at great prices, and this should in turn, create long lasting customer relationships!

Visit the Yahoo! Passport Lifestyle website, go to services and click on the home maintenance link to save 10% off the first 2 hours of each visit with HomeTask Handyman Services for qualified members...

September 05, 2007 // Franchising.com // Seattle - HomeTask just announced a new program for all of HomeTask Franchisees called, V.I.P. It perceives as an "incentive to make more money!" HomeTask is not only known for, enabling peace at home, but also enabling peace in the budget.

"We evaluated the cost to actually support all Franchise Partner's and the percentage of increase doesn't match," mentioned by HomeTask. Through this offer it'll be lowering the royalty fees and impact the business.

To good to be true, it brings it back to the basics of being in business, you gain some, you loose some, and you succeed.

So thinking of starting your own Handyman Business, HomeTask is here to serve, and provide you with the exclusive benefits for you and your family...

September 05, 2007 // Franchising.com // Seattle - HomeTask.com Handyman Service announced the release of their second DVD this month.

This two minute presentation is an all encompassing look into what it takes to become a HomeTask.com Franchise Partner. This DVD provides a visual peek into the HomeTask.com franchise opportunity for anyone who would like to know why HomeTask.com is so different from all of the other handyman franchise opportunities. There are truly changing the industry.

The DVD was shot and edited by Steve Allwine, creative advisor, Jerrod Sessler, and directed by Gina Bourdage from HomeTask.com. To get your own copy please contact the HomeTask.com Customer Support Center at 800.598.TASK or send an email to info@hometask...

Aug 20 2007 Clevland - HomeTask Handyman Services is proud to announce that is has appointed a new Development Agent in the state of Ohio. Bill Cody, who also owns his own HomeTask franchise, will be striving to see additional franchises open in his state. In the next 5 years he hopes to have 75 units in Cleveland and up to 250 in the cities of Dayton, Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo combined.

"I stand behind HomeTask because it has a believable mission and a truly deliverable product for Franchise Partners and for customers." Bill Cody, HomeTask.

Cody is spreading the word about owning a HomeTask franchise through displays, ads in local newspapers, direct mailings, and seeking referrals from real estate agents, lawn service companies, and moving companies...

HomeTask Cares For Family In Need

Seattle - On September 15th, 2007 the HomeTask Cares Foundation I association with Angie's List.com, will be coming to the aid of a family much in need of assistance. Selected from a list of very worthy applicants one family has been chosen to have their home improvement needs taken care of at no cost.

Last year Stephanie Chase became single mother due to a tragic car accident which took the life of her adoring husband. Since her life altering loss Stephanie has not been able to maintain or repair many of the basic items around her home that would have otherwise been seen to by her husband. Her much needed tasks involve the creation of an outdoor garden, landscaping, yard work, fence installation along with additional miscellaneous items...

Aug 10 2007 Seattle - Seattle- HomeTask Handyman Services is proud to introduce Christa, the new female handyman caricature. Christa joins her brother, Chris, to be used in marketing to help expand the concept that men are not the only ones who can be handy.

HomeTask is very excited about the launch of Christa, who is a bit smaller and narrower than the original version of Chris that the company has used since the initial branding launch nearly 5 years ago. The Christa caricature will be used along with Chris online, in print, and on service vans.

"We live in a culture that continues to blur the lines around the typical roles of men and women. We recognize that nearly 15% of the work being done in the handyman industry is done by females...