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4 brands

Home Services Franchise Costs 2026

Plumbing, painting, electrical, and handyman franchises. Service-truck models with no storefront lease and strong local demand.

$77K
Lowest Entry
Mr. Rooter Plumbing
$142K
Avg. Investment
Across 4 brands
$48,500
Avg. Franchise Fee
One-time cost
6.8%
Avg. Royalty
Monthly % of revenue

All Home Services Franchises

Brand Franchise Fee Total Investment Royalty Est. Revenue Break-Even
Mr. Rooter Plumbing $42,500 $77,455–$192,300 7.0%+2.0% $750,000 ~2.6 yr
Five Star Painting $49,500 $79,250–$183,900 6.0%+2.0% $520,000 ~3.2 yr
Mr. Electric $42,500 $85,600–$228,200 7.0%+2.0% $680,000 ~3.3 yr
Mr. Handyman $59,500 $115,500–$176,550 7.0%+2.0% $600,000 ~3.5 yr

Home Services Franchise Details

Mr. Rooter Plumbing

$77,455–$192,300 total investment

Full breakdown →
$42,500
Franchise fee
7.0% + 2.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$750,000
Est. annual revenue
~2.6 yr
Break-even est.
RE $15,000 Equip $45,000 Inv $12,000 Mkt $15,000 WC $50,000

Five Star Painting

$79,250–$183,900 total investment

Full breakdown →
$49,500
Franchise fee
6.0% + 2.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$520,000
Est. annual revenue
~3.2 yr
Break-even est.
Equip $25,000 Inv $10,000 Mkt $20,000 WC $40,000

Mr. Electric

$85,600–$228,200 total investment

Full breakdown →
$42,500
Franchise fee
7.0% + 2.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$680,000
Est. annual revenue
~3.3 yr
Break-even est.
RE $15,000 Equip $40,000 Inv $10,000 Mkt $18,000 WC $45,000

Mr. Handyman

$115,500–$176,550 total investment

Full breakdown →
$59,500
Franchise fee
7.0% + 2.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$600,000
Est. annual revenue
~3.5 yr
Break-even est.
RE $10,000 Equip $20,000 Inv $8,000 Mkt $25,000 WC $50,000

Data Sources

Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.