
Mr. Rooter
Plumbing, drain, and sewer cleaning- 2023 Franchise 500 Rank
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#129 Ranked #131 last year
- Initial investment
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$81K - $191K
- Units as of 2022
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245 13% over 3 years
Feeling drained of pointless plumbing services? Mr. Rooter is one of the most well-known services for all your plumbing needs!
With more than 200 Mr. Rooter franchises spread across the United States and parts of Canada, as well as over 50 locations internationally, Mr. Rooter is a plumbing business founded in 1968. The franchise provides sewer cleaning, plumbing, and drain cleaning services for homes and businesses. It is headquartered in Waco, Texas, and has been franchising since 1972. It is under the direction of parent company Neighborly brand.
Even existing plumbing businesses may be able to join the Mr. Rooter franchise empire by rebranding. The company is also known to give special discounts to veterans who want to be franchisees.
Why You May Want to Start a Mr. Rooter Franchise
Mr. Rooter is well-known as a leader in plumbing and drain cleaning services. It is one of the largest plumbing services franchises in the U.S.. Being a part of Neighborly, you may be guaranteed customer referrals and leads, which could result in more stability for your franchise.
If you already have a plumbing franchise, rebranding it as a Mr. Rooter franchise could take it to the next level as it may be a great opportunity to make your business grow with the backing of a recognized brand name.
The good thing with Mr. Rooter is you may not need to be a trained plumber to become a franchisee. As a franchisee, you only need to hire trained plumbers to join your crew.
What Might Make a Mr. Rooter Franchise a Good Choice?
There has been tremendous growth in the plumbing industry over the years. With developments in real estate, homeowners and commercial agents constantly need professionals to work their drains and provide plumbing services. Investing in a known brand like Mr. Rooter will help you provide high-quality results.
To be part of the Mr. Rooter team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. You should also prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees.
Marketing a business may be the best way to create a reliable client base. Mr. Rooter offers marketing materials and strategies to help you market your location. They'll create a franchise website, newsletter, and social media page. They can also help you plan a grand opening to put your business on the map.
How To Open a Mr. Rooter Franchise
To get started, you may need to submit a franchise inquiry form. A franchise developer in your area may contact you to answer all your questions pertaining to your possible Mr. Rooter franchise. They can help you identify a suitable location for your plumbing business once you decide to go ahead with Mr. Rooter.
If your request is approved, you may be invited to company headquarters in Waco, Texas. Here, you can familiarize yourself with the business model and explore your options with the help of a business coach. The next step is signing the franchise agreement. You'll attend on-the-job training and classroom sessions to improve your business skills. After this, you may be all set to launch your plumbing business through a franchise-assisted grand opening.
Get started with Mr. Rooter and drain away all your previous plumbing worries!
Company Overview
About Mr. Rooter
- Industry
- Maintenance
- Related Categories
- Plumbing , Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses, Miscellaneous Services
- Founded
- 1968
- Parent Company
- Neighborly
- Leadership
- Doyle James, Brand President
- Corporate Address
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1010 N. University Parks Dr.
Waco, TX 76707
Business Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1972 (2023-1972 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 1,600
- Where seeking
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This company is offering new franchisees throughout the US.
This company is offering new franchisees in the following international regions: Canada
- # of Units
- 245 (as of 2022)
Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Mr. Rooter franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
Information Circle - $40,000
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Initial Investment
Information Circle - $80,600 - $191,140
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Net Worth Requirement
Information Circle - $250,000
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Cash Requirement
Information Circle - $50,000
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Veteran Incentives
Information Circle - 15% off minimum franchise fee
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Royalty Fee
Information Circle - 5-7%
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Ad Royalty Fee
Information Circle - 2%
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Term of Agreement
Information Circle - 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- Third Party Financing
- Mr. Rooter has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 8-40 hours
- Classroom Training
- 88 hours
- Ongoing Support
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Purchasing Co-opsNewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresField OperationsProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
Information Circle - No
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Can this franchise be run part time?
Information Circle - No
- # of employees required to run
- 5-6
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Are exclusive territories available?
Information Circle - No
Interested in ownership opportunities like Mr. Rooter? Request a free consultation with a Franchise Advisor now.
Franchise 500 Ranking History
Compare where Mr. Rooter landed on this year's Franchise 500 Ranking versus previous years.
Additional Rankings
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Ranked #129 in 2023
Entrepreneur’s 44th annual Franchise 500® ranking shines a light on the unique challenges and changes that have shaped the franchise industry over the last year—and how franchisors have adapted and evolved to meet them.
Ranked #180 in 2023
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Ranked #11 in 2023
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Ranked #80 in 2022
Our ranking of the top 150 franchises offering incentives and other programs to help veterans become franchisees.
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