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At a Glance
Products & Services: Plumbing, drain & sewer cleaning
Number of Locations: 467
Total Investment: $46.75K - 137.6K
Founded: 1970
Began Franchising: 1981
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 445 | 13 | 1 | 8 |
| 2010 | 469 | 13 | 1 | 8 |
| 2009 | 472 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 457 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $46,750 - $137,600
Franchise Fee: $3,975 - $39,750
Ongoing Royalty Fee: Varies
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $3,975 - $39,750
Ongoing Royalty Fee: Varies
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $25,000
Liquid Cash Available: $10,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 6 weeks. At franchisee's location: 2 days. 2-day training seminar
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Website
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