There are millions of buildings in Canada and they all need maintaining in countless ways.

Most home and business owners will pay for external experts to do maintenance tasks, as they do not have the time or skills to do it themselves. This can include minor repairs and pest control, security systems and electrical jobs.

The good news for aspiring franchisees is that it involves family-friendly working hours, but you may need to finance a van and relevant tools.

Sometimes the rights to a franchise territory are bought by a tradesperson who then rebrands their independent business under the franchise umbrella. This will include benefits from its reputation, buying power and head office support.

Franchise industry trends

Building services can generate a lot of waste. Red-E-Bins disposes this waste at competitive prices by recouping cash where possible through recycling.

As part of a thriving franchise network, it also promises a low up-front cost to join North America’s $81bn waste removal sector.

The Local Handyman Group counts realtors, schools, retailers, restaurants, social housing providers and strata management companies among its clients.

Servicing 23 cities in four provinces, its service includes furniture assembly, drywall repairs and minor flooring and carpentry projects.

Toodaloo, operates in Canada’s $2bn pest control sector, which has a robust industry growth rate, and uses eco-friendly practices and solutions to tackle infestations of ants, rats, cockroaches and more.

Home stocks more than 100,000 items for sale online and in stores. It specializes in furniture and furnishings, hardware supplies and tools, and materials for home renovation, repair, and maintenance projects.

Finally, Canada Guard SecurityInc protects buildings and their occupants with security guards, and offers private investigation services.