1-800-STRIPER
1-800-STRIPER provides parking lot striping and related pavement-marking services, with approved options such as sealcoating and asphalt repair. Franchisees operate from an approved truck and a home or leased office.
Franchise overview by FranRelay
BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN
BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN provides plumbing, drain cleaning, and water and gas leak repairs. Franchisees operate a local service business with a business office, equipped service vehicles, and water heater and filtration services.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$144,498 – $345,648
USD estimate includes the franchise fee and three months of operating funds. Office costs cover three months' rent, utilities and deposit. One wrapped service van is included: three months' leasing costs at the low end, purchase at the high end. See startup-budget conditions below.
Initial franchise fee
$59,900 – $67,400
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
The fee is $59,900 plus $0.15 per person above a territory population of 450,000. Due at signing and nonrefundable. The displayed range covers territories of 400,000 to 500,000 people.
Selected fees
RoyaltyFirst 6 full/partial months: tiered monthly royalty on Invoiced Gross Revenue, $500 minimum.
First 6 full/partial months: 6% on first $150,000, 5% on next $150,000, 4% above $300,000. Then 6%; monthly minimums: $1,000 in months 7-12, $1,500 from month 13. Pay the greater of calculation or minimum. Minimums may rise by accumulated CPI inflation on 30 days' notice.
Advertising contributionMonthly: greater of 2% of Invoiced Gross Revenue or a $150, $300 or $450 minimum, by period.
Minimums are $150 for the first 6 full/partial months, $300 in months 7-12 and $450 from month 13 onward. They may rise by accumulated CPI inflation on at least 30 days' notice. This contribution is separate from local marketing; spending in your territory is not guaranteed.
Local marketingRequired digital marketing: $299/month, changeable up to $499/month.
No separate local-spending minimum is imposed, but up to 2% of monthly Invoiced Gross Revenue may be required. The digital fee counts toward that spending; campaign staff costs, office advertising and vehicle wraps do not. Some or all spending may be payable to the franchisor or its designee. Materials need written approval.
These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.
Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.
Ownership and support
What owning this franchise involves
Your role
An approved manager can oversee daily operations, while owners retain their contractual obligations.
- Owner involvement
- You, your designated owner or an approved designated manager must supervise day-to-day operations full time.
- Main responsibilities
- Honor customer warranties and keep business records at the office.
- Manager requirements
- Managers need approval and must finish training before serving; other approval conditions may apply.
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Disclosure document
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BLUEFROG PLUMBING AND DRAIN, LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. not extracted; inspect cover
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.