Hire A Hubby

What Hire A Hubby does

Hire A Hubby, operated by Franchised Businesses Ltd, is a New Zealand-based franchise network that aggregates 44 independent property maintenance professionals under a single consumer brand. The company markets a portfolio of eight service categories to residential homeowners and commercial property owners: general repairs and property maintenance, installations and furniture assembly, commercial properties, kitchen/bathroom/laundry renovations, decking and fencing, exterior maintenance, landscaping, and interior upgrades. Customers initiate engagement via a consumer-facing website (hireahubby.co.nz) and a toll-free phone line (0800 248 229), submitting quote requests that are fulfilled by the relevant local franchisee on a per-job, pay-as-you-go basis; Afterpay is integrated as a payment option.

The underlying technology is non-proprietary and limited to standard consumer web and CRM/quote-request infrastructure; the source material describes no proprietary software platform, AI/ML capability, API surface, or mobile application. Marketing is primarily digital (website, social media) supplemented by earned media through Franchise Association of New Zealand membership and award recognition. The franchisor sells both services (via franchisee delivery) and the franchise opportunity itself, recruiting tradies and DIY professionals into the network through dedicated franchise pages.

Revenue mechanics follow a classic franchise model: the franchisor (Franchised Businesses Ltd) collects franchise fees from the 44 independent operators, while franchisees generate service revenue directly from end customers on a project-quoted basis. Sister-company relationships referenced in the website footer (Greenacres for landscaping; FBL as parent entity) indicate a small related-brand ecosystem. No funding rounds, M&A activity, leadership changes, or restructuring events are disclosed in the source data, and no explicit founding year is provided.

Name

Hire A Hubby

Legal name

Franchised Businesses Ltd

Website

https://hireahubby.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hire A Hubby is a New Zealand franchise network of 44 independent property maintenance professionals offering eight service categories — from general repairs to full renovations — to residential homeowners and commercial property owners under a unified brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Property Maintenance and Home Renovation Services

NAICS

Appliance Repair and Maintenance (811412)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Small Appliance Installation & Repair (Countertop & Portable) (HSAGANAC)

Keywords

• Property maintenance services
• Home renovation services
• Handyman services
• Franchise property services
• Residential repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ponsonby

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Franchise Fees and Service Revenue: Hire A Hubby generates revenue through its franchise model. Independent franchisees pay franchise fees to operate under the Hire A Hubby brand and receive leads, brand support, and a structured business model in return. Franchisees earn revenue by charging customers for property maintenance, repairs, installations, and renovation services. The company website references 'Get A Quote' pricing, indicating job-based, project-based, or hourly service billing rather than a subscription model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hire A Hubby is a New Zealand franchise network of 44 independent property maintenance professionals delivering residential and commercial repair, installation, and renovation services to homeowners and businesses. Customers request quotes through the company website or toll-free phone (0800 248 229) and are matched with a local franchisee who performs the work. The franchisor also sells franchise opportunities to tradies seeking business ownership under an established brand.

Product overview

Hire A Hubby is a franchise network of 44 independent property maintenance professionals operating across New Zealand. The company operates as a unified service platform offering eight distinct service categories spanning general repairs, installations, commercial properties, kitchen/bathroom/laundry renovations, decking & fencing, exterior maintenance, landscaping, and interior upgrades. The core offering is the franchise model itself, which enables tradies to build their own property services businesses under the Hire A Hubby brand with structured support and a network of contacts and equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Repairs and Property Maintenance Handles general household repairs and ongoing property maintenance tasks delivered by local franchisees; intended for homeowners with maintenance to-do lists.
• Installations and Furniture Assembly Installation of a wide range of items and furniture assembly to improve property functionality and convenience for residential customers.
• Commercial Properties Services Comprehensive property maintenance and improvement services for commercial spaces, focused on maximising value and functionality for business owners and property managers.
• Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Renovations Full-scale renovation services for kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms delivered by experienced franchise professionals for homeowners seeking home transformations.
• Decking and Fencing Outdoor deck construction and fencing installation services that extend living space and provide privacy for residential properties.
• Exterior Maintenance Comprehensive exterior services designed to boost property value, enhance curb appeal, and protect residential properties from weather elements.
• Landscaping Garden design and landscaping services to create lush gardens and inviting entrances that enhance property value and curb appeal for homeowners.
• Interior Upgrades Interior improvement services including draughty window repairs and fresh paint application to refresh living spaces for homeowners.
• Hire A Hubby Franchise Ownership A structured franchise business model enabling tradies and DIY professionals to own and operate a property services business under the established Hire A Hubby brand across New Zealand.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Barnardos AotearoacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHire A Hubby announced a partnership with Barnardos Aotearoa, a New Zealand charitable organisation supporting children and families. The partnership was promoted as an 'Exciting Partnership Announcement' on the Hire A Hubby blog, suggesting a charitable or community-focused collaboration involving the franchise network.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TaskRabbit: TaskRabbit is a digital marketplace connecting customers with local handymen and tradespeople for home repairs, installations, and odd jobs. It competes with Hire A Hubby for the same residential property maintenance customer base, though via a gig-economy model rather than franchisees.
• hipages: hipages is Australia's leading tradie marketplace, connecting homeowners with verified tradies across dozens of home service categories. Comparable in offering a multi-category property services platform with vetted providers, though it operates as a marketplace rather than a franchise network.
• NoCowboys: NoCowboys is a New Zealand tradie directory and review platform that connects consumers with local tradespeople. It is comparable as an alternative channel for homeowners seeking vetted property maintenance and renovation service providers in NZ.
• ServiceSeeking: ServiceSeeking is an Australian online marketplace that connects customers with tradies and service providers for home improvement, maintenance, and renovation jobs. It is comparable as an alternative customer-acquisition channel in the tradie/property services category.
• Jim's Group: Jim's Group is the largest franchise handyman and property services network in Australia and New Zealand, offering mowing, handyman, cleaning, plumbing, and other property services through a franchise model. It is the most direct comparable to Hire A Hubby in business model and customer offering, operating in the same NZ market.
• Builderscrack: Builderscrack is a New Zealand online marketplace that matches homeowners with tradies for renovations, repairs, and property maintenance. It is a direct competitor in the NZ residential services market, offering a lower-overhead alternative to franchise-based service delivery.
• Thumbtack: Thumbtack is a US-based online marketplace connecting customers with local professionals for home maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects across hundreds of service categories. Comparable as a multi-category property services platform competing for the same homeowner demand.
• Handyman Connection: Handyman Connection is a North American franchise network specializing in home repairs, maintenance, and remodeling services. Comparable to Hire A Hubby as a franchise-based provider of residential property maintenance and handyman services.
• Mr. Handyman: Mr. Handyman is a US-based franchise network providing home repair, maintenance, and improvement services through independently owned franchisees. It is directly comparable to Hire A Hubby in franchise-based delivery of property maintenance services, though operating in a different geography.
• Fantastic Services: Fantastic Services is an Australia- and UK-headquartered franchise network offering cleaning, handyman, gardening, and property maintenance services. Comparable to Hire A Hubby in multi-service franchise model and broad property services portfolio across residential and commercial segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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