A few suggestions about due diligence....

What to ask us and any of our competitors (or any franchisor really). We are absolutely confident in our credentials but sadly there are some copycat rogues out there! These questions will sort the chaff from the wheat:

What real experience do you have of Franchising?
How many operational franchisees do you have?
Can I meet and speak to your franchisees; which ones ?
What does your training consist of?
What ongoing percentages do you charge?
What clients of prominence do you serve?
What experience of a pure handyman business do you have?
How have your business model and systems really been proven?
What mistakes did you make in your first 2 years?
Is the franchise agreement fully renewable on an ongoing basis?
What happens if I want to sell my business or to retire?
Do you have a comprehensive operations manual?
Do you have 'live' forums where members can assist each other?
Do your franchisees meet regularly to franchise together?
Is further training available on an ongoing basis?
Your claims for income (revenue) - who has achieved this so far?

..and to most franchisors (but not us)....
Justify why are your fees so high, what do I get and what do you keep?