Colette and Andy Bell started their home repair service business from their basement in 1998. Now, the company has more than 300 franchises across the country.
After Illinois-based Ace Hardware acquired the Bells’ Handyman Matters in 2019, the franchise exploded after becoming part of the nationally known Ace brand.
“Those three little letters: boy do they make a big difference,” Colette Bell said.
The Bells began franchising their handyman business in 2001. When Ace purchased the…
