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Franchise: Rooter-Man

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Initial Investment
LOW:$46,750
HIGH: $137,600
Change in Units
+11.3% +62 UNITS (1 Year)
+23.1% +115 UNITS (3 Years)

Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Internet
Security
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Slicks
National Media
Regional Media

Training Onsite: 8-16 hours+

Training at headquarters: 16

Additional Training: 2-day training seminar

Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of employees required to run: 3 - 5

About Rooter-Man

Rooter-Man was founded in 1970 by Donald MacDonald, in North Billerica, Massachusetts. The company expanded throughout the northeast before beginning to franchise in 1981. Franchisees offer residential and commercial plumbing and drain services and repairs and sewer cleaning.

Founded

1970

Franchising Since

1981 (36 Years)

Corporate Address

268 Rangeway Rd. North Billerica, MA 01862

CEO

Donald MacDonald

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment

$46,750 - $137,600

Net-worth Requirement

$25,000

Liquid Cash Requirement

$10,000

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee

$3,975 - $39,750

Ongoing Royalty Fee

Varies

Ad Royalty Fee

Varies

Financing Options

Rooter-Man offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee

Rooter-Man has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: 
startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

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Updated: August 17th, 2017

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