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Mr. Rooter logo
Repair & Restoration · Plumbing Services

Mr. Rooter['comprehensive training', 'ongoing support', 'help with all your marketing needs', 'support and advice from one of the largest and most successful groups of plumbers and entrepreneurs in North America', 'access to vital knowledge you need to focus on the business side of your company — including extensive business training, national conferences, one-on-one visits, and a wide range of marketing materials', 'integrated business systems and the solutions that can maximize your success and profitability while minimizing problems']

Semi-AbsenteeVetFranSBA Approved
Total Investment

$122K - $264K

Franchise Fee

$43K

Royalty

5-7%

Ad Fund

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Term

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Open Units

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Overview

About Mr. Rooter

['comprehensive training', 'ongoing support', 'help with all your marketing needs', 'support and advice from one of the largest and most successful groups of plumbers and entrepreneurs in North America', 'access to vital knowledge you need to focus on the business side of your company — including extensive business training, national conferences, one-on-one visits, and a wide range of marketing materials', 'integrated business systems and the solutions that can maximize your success and profitability while minimizing problems']

WE ARE NEIGHBORLY. Neighborly is the world's largest parent company of **more than 5,500 franchises** in 9 countries! Visit Neighborly: [Premier Home Services Franchise Opportunities | Neighborly](https://franchise.neighborly.com) Mr. Rooter knows the plumbing industry. For more than three decades, we have been leading the industry. The tools and benefits that come with our franchise can take your business to a new level of prosperity. Our systems combine all the benefits of a local business with the strength of a national brand name. Our franchises combine the drive and ambition of independent business ownership with the experience of a larger company - the resulting partnership benefits everyone. With a Mr. Rooter franchise you get comprehensive training, ongoing support, help with all your marketing needs and support and advice from one of the largest and most successful groups of plumbers and entrepreneurs in North America. A Mr. Rooter franchise offers you access to vital knowledge you need to focus on the business side of your company — including extensive business training, national conferences, one-on-one visits, and a wide range of marketing materials. The systems cover virtually every component of running a successful business. We learned a long time ago that if you don’t know the business side of your operation, it’s likely that you don’t really own a business, you own a job. You deserve to own your plumbing business. With Mr. Rooter, you’ll finally have access to the integrated business systems and the solutions that can maximize your success and profitability while minimizing problems. You can enjoy a more streamlined, secure lifestyle that offers you quality time for your family, friends and recreational pursuits. Make the change to a Mr. Rooter franchise today.

Who it fits

Ideal candidate

drive and ambition of independent business ownership
The fine print

FDD facts

Initial franchise fee$43K
Royalty5-7%
Total investment$122K - $264K
Liquid capital required$100K
Net worth requirement$250K
Year founded1993
Year began franchising1993
Business modelBoth
Owner-operator required (Year 1)Yes
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Footprint

Territory overview

AvailableAlabama, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Minnesota, Colorado
UnavailableArkansas, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Missouri, California, Texas
LegendAvailableLimitedUnavailable
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Quick facts
Founded
1993
Franchising since
1993
Brand family
Neighborly
Model
Both
Liquid capital
$100K min
Net worth
$250K min
Owner-op required?
Yes
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