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Mr. Rooter

Repair & Restoration

Semi-AbsenteeVetFranSBA Approved

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.

Ideal Candidate

drive and ambition of independent business ownership

Key Facts

Founded
1993
Franchising Since
1993
Model
Both
Brand Family
Neighborly

Awards & Recognition

  • ★ (2025)
  • ★ (2024)
  • ★ (2023)
  • ★ (2021)
  • ★ (2020)

Territory Overview

Available: Alabama, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Minnesota, Colorado
Unavailable: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Missouri, California, Texas

Investment Snapshot

Total Investment$122K - $264K
Franchise Fee$43K
Liquid Cash$100K
Net Worth$250K
Royalty Fee5-7%

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