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
$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
$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
$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
$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
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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.