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title: "Handyman Connection Of Eden Prairie Owner Nate Bruen-O’Brien Awarded Franchisee Of The Year By International Franchise Association"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/4331cf68-8f46-4d26-a2f4-38602aa7fc15
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20220302_handyman_connection_of_eden_prairie_owner_nate_bruenobrien_awarded_franchis.html
category: "Repair & handyman"
industry: "Home Services"
segment: "Repair & handyman"
published: 2022-03-02T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T01:09:29.104Z
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# Handyman Connection Of Eden Prairie Owner Nate Bruen-O’Brien Awarded Franchisee Of The Year By International Franchise Association

**TL;DR:** Nate Bruen-O'Brien, owner of Handyman Connection of Eden Prairie, was awarded Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association. He launched his Handyman Connection business in 2016 and has become one of the top franchisees in the system.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2022-03-02. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20220302_handyman_connection_of_eden_prairie_owner_nate_bruenobrien_awarded_franchis.html).*

## Story

“Nate launched his Handyman Connection business in 2016 and has become one of the top franchisees in our system, as well as a respected leader in his community,” said Jeff Wall, President and CEO of Handyman Connection. “While he celebrated 33% sales growth in 2021, the numbers that meant the most to him were doubling his staff and retaining more team members than ever before. Outstanding recruitment and retention are no small feat in this current climate, and we are thrilled to see Nate honored for his commitment to his workforce.”

“Franchisee of the Year Awards are the highest honors presented to individual franchisees,” said Matthew Haller, President and CEO of the International Franchise Association. “Local business owners like Nate represent some of the best entrepreneurs in the country, and we are proud to recognize his contributions to his community, employees and all those he serves.”

A large part of Bruen-O’Brien’s ongoing success is the positive culture he has built within his team of 20, which includes craftsmen, sales managers and office staff. Weekly meetings focus on career growth and training, helping employees hone the skills essential to success in today's workforce. The results have propelled Handyman Connection of Eden Prairie to the top of the system, with Bruen-O’Brien winning Handyman Connection Franchisee of the Year in 2019 and the brand’s coveted Navigator Award for leadership in 2021.

Ranked as the #1 Handyman Company by Qualified Remodeler for the past 11 years, Handyman Connection operates more than 60 locations throughout 25 states and Canada. For more than three decades, the brand has offered homeowners across North America a complete resource for professional craftsmanship and exemplary customer service. Handyman Connection provides a variety of services ranging from traditional home repairs to painting, remodeling and more.

Each local office is supported by a team of qualified craftspeople and is always seeking talented professionals to join them in helping customers improve their homes.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Home Services (sector)
- home services (topic)
- Matt Haller (person)
- International Franchise Association (IFA) (regulator)
- franchisee award (topic)
- Handyman Connection (company)
- Qualified Remodeler (publication)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20220302_handyman_connection_of_eden_prairie_owner_nate_bruenobrien_awarded_franchis.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/4331cf68-8f46-4d26-a2f4-38602aa7fc15).