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bluefrog Plumbing + Drain

Plumbing and drain-cleaning services

Investment

$144,498

Initial Franchise Fee

$59,900 - $67,400

Units

42

Growth Rate

+16.7%

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Overview

Industry Maintenance
Founded 2013
Franchising Since 2014
Parent Company Stellar Service Brands
Leadership Zach Munroe, VP of Franchise Development
# of Employees at HQ 30

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About bluefrog Plumbing + Drain

Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain is a plumbing repair and installation franchise founded in 2013 in Waco, Texas, where it remains headquartered today. Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain offers residential, commercial, and emergency plumbing expertise through its team of certified plumbers. 

Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain believes it has built a reputation for being a customer-oriented plumbing service, even developing a scheme that offers specific features and benefits to its patrons. Under the BFPAD Proactive Protection Program, members will get priority service based on whether or not the case is an emergency. They will also receive exclusive discounts and free yearly plumbing evaluations as well as other services. 

Why You May Want To Start a Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Franchise

If you are a people person and enjoy making a positive difference in customers’ lives, a bluefrog Plumbing + Drain franchise might be for you. The company is client-centered and striving to grow. This proven business model is designed for efficiency, which means you may be able to start running your franchise quickly. 

While plumbing is a complicated task that requires extensive knowledge, skills, and experience, you do not need any of those to become a bluefrog Plumbing + Drain franchisee. The company’s systems and process team ensure that the technical essentials are taken care of while running your business. 

What Might Make a bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Franchise a Good Choice?

Opening a bluefrog Plumbing + Drain franchise may offer a more predictable outcome than investing in a completely new brand that may struggle to thrive in an already crowded and competitive industry.

When considering how successful your bluefrog Plumbing + Drain franchise can become, consider that the plumbing industry is a large one, generating billions of dollars yearly. Some qualified franchisees may also have access to financing to help cover costs like the franchise fee, startup costs, inventory, equipment, accounts receivable, and payroll. Nonetheless, you should meet baseline requirements, as with any other franchise opportunity.  

How To Open a bluefrog Plumbing Franchise

To be part of the bluefrog Plumbing + Drain team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company’s set net worth and liquid capital requirements. 

As you decide if opening a bluefrog Plumbing + Drain franchise is the right move for you, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if a Bluefrog Plumbing franchise would do well in your community. While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth.

Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the bluefrog Plumbing + Drain franchising team questions.

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $59,900 - $67,400
Initial Investment $144,498 - $345,648
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Training & Support Programs

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Updated: December 12th, 2022