Mr. Rooter Plumbing logo
Plumbing, drain, and sewer cleaning

Investment

$122,303

Initial Franchise Fee

$42,500

Units

262

Growth Rate

+6.9%

Overview About Investment Territories Support Operations Ranking History

Overview

Industry Maintenance
Founded 1968
Franchising Since 1972
Parent Company Neighborly
Leadership Mike Davis, Brand President (Interim)
# of Employees at HQ 1100

Units and Growth Chart

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About Mr. Rooter Plumbing

Mr. Rooter®: A Recession-Resilient Franchise & Plumbing Leader

Since 1970, Mr. Rooter has provided a variety of residential and commercial plumbing services as an award-winning industry leader, including recognition within Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® as #1 in category (2026) and Top Franchises For Veterans (2025).

With more than 240 locations across North America, Mr. Rooter has a proven business model that emphasizes executive ownership, scalability, and recession-resiliency.

Mr. Rooter is proud to be a part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services franchise with 19 brands and more than 5,000 locations focused on repairing, maintaining, and enhancing properties.

Why Invest in a Mr. Rooter Franchise?

No Industry Experience Required: By utilizing an executive ownership model where you make the decisions and manage your own business, you won’t need to hold a wrench to be successful, especially after hiring an expert staff.

Recession-Resilient Model: Our licensed professionals provide expertise with sewers, drains, septic systems, and so much more. From preventative maintenance to emergency repairs and everything in between, Mr. Rooter is the one-stop shop to keep plumbing issues from backing up.

ProTradeNet® Buying Power: Exclusively available to Neighborly brand franchise owners, you’ll have access to discounts and rebates from over 250 preferred vendors, such as Ferguson and The Home Depot. In 2023, Neighborly brand franchise owners who joined PTN collectively received over $8.7 million in rebates and $98 million in up-front savings.

Veteran Discounts: We are proud to partner with VetFran and offer franchise fee discounts for qualified veterans. With more than 425 current Veteran owners across Neighborly brands, we’re committed to helping transitioning and current Veterans achieve their business goals.

Best-in-Class Training & Support

  • Training Program & Business Coach: In-depth marketing and sales training as you get started, plus a consultant to answer questions and provide guidance as you grow.

  • Local & National Marketing Expertise: SEO & PPC guidance set the stage for integrated plans and tactics in your market that focus on customer acquisition, retention, and reactivation.

  • Ongoing Education & Owner Collaboration: Comprehensive opportunities such as regional training events and national conferences to ensure you have the knowledge to function at the top of your game.

  • Digital Integration: The Neighborly app makes it convenient for customers to find your brand, get inspiration for home projects, and book service appointments with just a few clicks.

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $42,500
Initial Investment $122,303 - $263,800
Net Worth Requirement $250,000
Cash Requirement $100,000
Royalty Fee 6%
Ad Royalty Fee 2%
Technology Fee $76/mo.
Term of Agreement 10 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable? Yes
Financing Third Party
Veterans Incentive 20% off franchise fee

Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

States
AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY

Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training 8-40 hours
Classroom Training 82.8 hours

Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

Is absentee ownership allowed? No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? No
Can this franchise be run part time? No
# of employees required to run 5-6
Are exclusive territories available? No

Ranking History

Mr. Rooter Plumbing performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

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Updated: December 12th, 2022