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Mr. Rooter Plumbing - Franchise

Ranked #1 Plumbing franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®.

$152,900 - $298,675 initial investment range—refer to 2026 Mr. Rooter FDD for details. $250K net worth required.

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Requirements

Financial requirements for this franchise:

Liquid Capital: $100,000
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Net Worth: $250,000
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Franchise Fee: $42,500
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Total Investment: $152,900 - $298,675
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Options

Options available to franchisees:

Financing: Via 3rd party
Training: Available
Veteran Discount: 20% off initial franchise fee for qualified veterans
SBA Approved: Available

Franchisor Details

Facts about this franchise:

Franchise Units: 260
Year Founded: 1970
Franchising Since: 1990

What Does a Mr. Rooter Plumbing Franchise Cost?

Interested parties should have at least $100,000 in liquid capital to invest and a minimum net worth of $250,000. Franchisees can expect to make a total investment of $152,900 - $298,675. Mr. Rooter Plumbing charges a franchise fee of $42,500. They also offer financing via 3rd party as well as a discount for veterans (20% off initial franchise fee for qualified veterans). *

About Mr. Rooter

Since 1970, Mr. Rooter® has provided a variety of residential and commercial plumbing services as a nationally recognized industry leader. Franchise owners in more than 260 locations experience the benefits of Mr. Rooter’s proven business model, including:

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.

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.

Award-Winning Recognition: With more than 55 years of success, Mr. Rooter has been recognized by leading organizations within the franchising space, such as Entrepreneur Franchise 500®, Franchise Business Review Top 200, and Franchise Times Top 400®.

Why Choose Mr. Rooter?

Mr. Rooter is proud to be a part of Neighborly®, the world’s leading home services franchisor with 19 brands and more than 5,500 locations focused on repairing, maintaining, and enhancing properties. Utilizing decades of experience and scale from this multi-brand portfolio, our franchise owners enjoy distinct advantages like:

Prime Territories: With available territories in some of the fastest-growing markets, there’s ample space and demand to establish your franchise. Better yet, thanks to designated territories, you’ll be able to collaborate and share best practices with other Mr. Rooter locations instead of compete for the same customers.

ProTradeNet® Buying Power: Exclusively available to Neighborly brand franchise owners, you’ll have access to discounts and rebates from over 250 preferred vendors. In 2025, Neighborly brand franchise owners earned a collective $8.3M in rebates.

20% Veteran Discount**: 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.

Training & Support

Mr. Rooter franchise owners benefit from specialized training, operations, and support systems, including:

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: In an increasingly tech-focused world, local landing pages, social media presence, and custom sales support software make it easier to provide the best experience for customers.

Ideal Candidate

Our franchise owners come from all walks of life. Some have held positions in corporate environments and are looking for a career change, while others have worked in the industry and are looking to lead their own business. No matter their background, our franchise owners embody characteristics such as:

  • Entrepreneurial spirit driven to set and achieve goals
  • Desire to build genuine relationships with customers, employees, and other franchisees
  • Commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality service
  • Accountable to financial responsibilities and requirements

The culture across the entire family of brands is embodied by the Neighborly Code of Values, which emphasizes the importance of fostering a set of ideals that guide the organization. These elements, while small to some, set Neighborly and Mr. Rooter franchise owners apart from the competition.


* Refer to Item 19 of the 2026 Mr. Rooter SPV LLC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for complete details.

** Refer to Item 5 of the 2026 Mr. Rooter SPV LLC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for complete details.

* This information may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts, and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.

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