About this episode

Steve Lane discusses the success and growth of Handyman Connection in the home services franchise market.

What makes a home services franchise stand out in today's competitive market? Meet Steve C. Lane , Executive Director of Franchise Development at Handyman Connection ! Handyman Connection is a leading home improvement franchise that connects homeowners with skilled craftsmen who deliver professional repair, remodeling, and maintenance services. With a proven business model, strong operational support, and recurring customer demand, the brand continues to expand across North America. In 2025 alone, Handyman Connection earned recognition as an Entrepreneur Verified Franchise, was named a Top Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur, ranked on Qualified Remodeler's TOP 500 and HIP 200 lists, and was recognized as a Top 100 Global Franchise by Franchise Direct—reinforcing its reputation as one of the industry's premier franchise opportunities. On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills, CFE , sits down with Steve Lane to discuss why Handyman Connection continues to stand out in the booming home services industry, and what makes now an ideal time to join its growing franchise network. Steve Lane brings more than 20 years of franchise development…

People in this episode

Host: Nick Powills

Guest: Steve C. Lane

Topics covered

• home services
• franchise development
• business model
• customer demand
• franchise opportunities

Keywords

• franchise
• home improvement
• repair services
• franchise development
• business expansion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Handyman Connection, Entrepreneur, Qualified Remodeler, Franchise Direct

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