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Mr. Rooter Plumbing Franchise Cost 2026

Total investment: $77,455–$192,300. Franchise fee: $42,500. Royalty: 7.0% + 2.0% ad fee. Based on FDD disclosure data.

$42,500
Franchise Fee
One-time brand license
$77,455–$192,300
Total Investment
Full startup range
7.0% + 2.0% ad
Royalty Rate
Monthly % of gross revenue
$750K
Est. Annual Revenue
Per unit estimate

Startup Cost Breakdown

Item 7 FDD disclosure categories for Mr. Rooter Plumbing

Real Estate & Buildout $15,000
Equipment & Fixtures $45,000
Initial Inventory $12,000
Initial Marketing $15,000
Working Capital Reserve $50,000

Qualification Requirements

Net Worth Required
$200,000
Liquid Capital Required
$50,000

vs. Home_services Average

Investment vs. Category Avg
-7% vs. avg ($145K)
Royalty vs. Category Avg
+0.3% vs. avg (6.7%)

Break-Even Estimate

Rough estimate based on industry-average net margins for home_services franchises. Actual results vary.

~2.6 years

Based on $750K estimated annual revenue, 12% net margin, and 7.0+2.0% royalty burden.

This is an estimate only. Call current franchisees (listed in FDD Item 20) for real-world data.

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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.