Franchise overview by FranRelay
MR. ROOTER
MR. ROOTER provides residential and commercial plumbing repairs, drain and sewer cleaning, water heater work, and pipe inspections. Franchisees operate a local service business with branded vehicles and approved equipment, software, and service methods.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$152,900 – $298,675
USD estimate includes the initial fee. The low endpoint excludes real estate; the high endpoint is plus additional territory fees and real estate costs. Includes a three-month operating allowance, treated as a minimum planning period; funds for longer are recommended.
Initial franchise fee
$42,500
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD minimum for territory up to 100,000 population. Added territory costs $425 per additional 1,000 people, prorated for smaller increments. Due in full at signing, fully earned on receipt and nonrefundable. Discounts may apply to qualifying buyers and transactions.
Selected fees
RoyaltyStandard: 6% of prior-week Gross Sales, paid weekly; weekly minimums start in week 40
Standard weekly minimums by population: under 150,000, $100 in weeks 40-78, $200 in weeks 79-208, then $225; 150,000-400,000, $200, $300, then $350 in those periods. Pay the greater of rate or minimum. Qualifying roll-ins have different rates and roll-in-based minimums from signing.
Advertising contribution2% of prior-week Gross Sales, paid weekly to the brand marketing fund
This is the standard marketing, advertising and promotion fee, called the MAP Fee. Qualifying existing-business conversions have different rates and minimums. Required local spending is separate; fund spending in your area is not guaranteed.
Local marketingAt least $60,000 in operating months 1-12; $75,000 in months 13-24
Separate from MAP Fees. After month 24, annual spending may be required at the greater of $50,000 or 8% of prior-year Gross Sales. A designated local marketing group requires contributions up to 3% of Gross Sales, credited toward local minimums but not capped by them. Use approved marketing; the franchisor may collect shortfalls or collect spending to provide marketing.
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
You oversee a plumbing service business serving homes and commercial properties.
- Owner involvement
- Individuals must run or supervise the business; entities need a trained on-site owner unless the franchisor consents.
- Main responsibilities
- Manage service delivery, customer care, employment decisions, and compliance with brand operating standards.
- Manager requirements
- A trained manager must directly supervise if the franchisor excuses owner supervision.
Free consultation
Let's talk about MR. ROOTER.
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Free for buyers. Franchisors may pay FranRelay if you go ahead; we tell you before any introduction, and nothing happens without your go-ahead.
Disclosure document
The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.
MR. ROOTER SPV LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: April 2, 2026.
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.