- Hire A Hubby is Australia’s largest handyman franchise and has operated since 1996.
- It says investments start from $45,000, covering everything except tools and a trade vehicle.
- It’s a territory-based model, so the size and demand of the territory drive income.
Hire A Hubby provides handyman and property maintenance services to homes, offices and commercial clients from more than 280 locations. Franchisees run their own territory and can grow by adding staff and vehicles.
As a service business, its numbers are about billable hours, pricing, travel and materials rather than stock or rent.
Hire A Hubby franchise at a glance
| Sector | Handyman and property maintenance |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Network | 280+ locations |
| Investment | From $45,000, excluding tools and a trade vehicle |
| Model | Exclusive territory, owner-operator with option to grow |
| Training | Delivered online by an experienced trainer |
Figures come from the public sources listed at the end of this guide and can change. Treat them as a starting point and confirm current numbers in the franchise disclosure document.
How the Hire A Hubby model works financially
Revenue comes from labour charged by the hour or job plus materials. Profit depends on how many hours you bill, your hourly rate, travel time and how well you price materials. Insurance, vehicle and tool costs are the main overheads.
Growing beyond your own hours means hiring tradespeople, which adds wages, super, workers compensation and supervision, so model the margin per employed hour before expanding.
The numbers to test before you buy a Hire A Hubby franchise
- Billable hours per week and hourly rate.
- Materials pricing and margin.
- Vehicle and tool costs, owned or financed.
- Insurance and licensing requirements for the work you’ll do.
- Franchise fees and how they’re calculated.
- Territory size and lead flow.
Buying an existing Hire A Hubby territory
Established Hire A Hubby territories are sold with client bases, and some advertise annual fees above half a million dollars. Check how much of that income is the owner’s own labour, reconcile it to BAS and bank statements and review employee costs if staff are included.
How Franchise Co. can help with a Hire A Hubby purchase
We work with buyers and owners of franchise businesses across Australia. For a Hire A Hubby territory we can:
- Review the numbers before you sign. Our business due diligence starts from $2,000 + GST and tests territory demand, pricing, costs and fees.
- Set up the structure and the books. Entity choice, GST, payroll and a chart of accounts that tracks labour, materials and job margins. See accounting and tax and bookkeeping, BAS and payroll.
- Check your franchise fees. We reconcile franchise fees to the sales they’re calculated on. See royalties and franchise fees.
- Plan the next territory. If a second site is on the cards, we model the cash flow and funding first. See multi-site reporting.
Hire A Hubby franchise FAQs
How much does a Hire A Hubby franchise cost?
Hire A Hubby says investments start from $45,000, covering everything except tools and a trade vehicle.
How long has Hire A Hubby been operating?
Since 1996.
Is Hire A Hubby territory-based?
Yes. Each franchise has a territory, and its size and demand affect income.
What should I check before buying an established territory?
How much income depends on the owner’s labour, materials margins, employee costs and whether the client base will stay.
Franchise Co. is an independent accounting practice. We aren’t affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Hire A Hubby. Hire A Hubby is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to identify the brand this guide discusses.
Sources and further reading
- Hire A Hubby: New franchises available
- Hire A Hubby: Franchise home
- Franchising.com: Hire A Hubby overview
- ACCC: Franchise disclosure document
Sources checked November 2026. Franchise costs and fees change. Confirm current figures with the franchisor before acting.
This guide is general information for people considering a franchise in Australia. It doesn’t take your circumstances into account and isn’t personal tax, legal or financial advice.
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