Mr. Rooter

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Mr. Rooter knows the plumbing industry. For more than three decades, we have been leading the industry. The tools and benefits that come with our franchise can take your business to a new level of prosperity. Our systems combine all the benefits of a local business with the strength of a national brand name. Our franchises combine the drive and ambition of independent business ownership with the experience of a larger company - the resulting partnership benefits everyone. With a Mr. Rooter franchise you get comprehensive training, ongoing support, help with all your marketing needs and support and advice from one of the largest and most successful groups of plumbers and entrepreneurs in North America.
A Mr. Rooter franchise offers you access to vital knowledge you need to focus on the business side of your company — including extensive business training, national conferences, one-on-one visits, and a wide range of marketing materials. The systems cover virtually every component of running a successful business.
We learned a long time ago that if you don’t know the business side of your operation, it’s likely that you don’t really own a business, you own a job. You deserve to own your plumbing business. With Mr. Rooter, you’ll finally have access to the integrated business systems and the solutions that can maximize your success and profitability while minimizing problems. You can enjoy a more streamlined, secure lifestyle that offers you quality time for your family, friends and recreational pursuits. Make the change to a Mr. Rooter franchise today.
AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: All except noted below
HOT Regions/Desirable: All
NOT available: Pending in HI, MN
Available in Canada: Yes
International Referrals: Yes
BACKGROUND
Established: 1993
First Unit Franchised: 1993
Franchised Units: 288
Company Owned Units: 0
Absentee ownership available: All our brands are able to be run semi-absentee from the start! But the franchise owner must 1) identify a manager that we’re comfortable with, and 2) the manager will go through training with the owner as if s/he is the one running the business. Provided those two hoops are jumped through, we welcome semi-absentee ownership!
Average Number of Employees: 6
Passive ownership: No
Home Based: No
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
E2 Visa Friendly: Yes
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Franchise Fee: $42,500 + $425 per 1,000 additional population over minimum of 100,000 population
Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Yes
Cash Investment: $100,000
Total Investment: $350,000 - $400,000
Minimum Net Worth: $250,000
Royalty: 5-7%
Additional Fees: Map Fee 2%
Financial Assistance Provided: Yes
SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED:
Training and support program details:
Phase 1 - webinars
Phase 2 - business training - 1 week at Waco, TX
Ongoing on-site and regional meetings.
Site Selection Assistance: No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: No
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