Roto-Rooter Franchise
Sewer, drain-cleaning & plumbing services
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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees
How much does it cost to open a Roto-Rooter franchise?
Total Investment: $40,000-$65,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $15,000
Royalty Fee: Varies
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
How to contact Roto-Rooter
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Roto-Rooter Corp.
300 Ashworth Rd.
West Des Moines,
IA
50265
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Phone: (515)223-1343
Fax: (515)223-6109
Website: Visit Website
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Roto-Rooter News
Chemed Purchases Roto-rooter Franchise
Chemed Corp. has added to its Roto-Rooter holdings with the purchase of a Topeka, Kan., franchise.
Cincinnati-based Chemed didn't disclose terms of the deal, which closed Tuesday. The franchise for the plumbing and drain cleaning service includes Topeka and the surrounding area, it said in a ... more
Roto-rooter Gives Arbor Day Seedlings To Kids To Replace Trees Killed By Plumbers
Roto-Rooter, the plumbing and drain cleaning company, is observing Arbor Day (Friday, April 28) by enlisting the help of third graders to replace many of the trees the company accidentally killed last year while repairing underground sewer pipes.
Roto-Rooter plumbers will give hundreds of tree s... more
April Showers Bring Flooded Homes And Basements
The onset of heavy spring rain can quickly flood homes and basements. Roto-Rooter, North America's largest provider of plumbing and drain cleaning services, regularly comes to the rescue of frantic homeowners battling rising floodwaters. During spring, rain accumulates quickly and it often doesn... more
Roto-rooter Takes The Rose Parade On "Photo Safari"
Rose Parade viewers will be awestruck when they spot Roto-Rooter’s exotic new parade float for 2006’s Tournament of Roses’. Themed "Photo Safari" the No. 3 float will transport viewers to a watering hole oasis on the African plains. Riders in a Jeepâ will be surrounded by exot... more
Preventing Frozen Pipes And What To Do If They're Already Frozen
The extreme cold combined with extreme wind chill creates a substantial risk for frozen or bursting pipes in both residential and commercial buildings. Be aware that when pipes freeze, water pressure builds causing cracks – no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack... more
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Franchise History
When did the first Roto-Rooter open? 1935
When did Roto-Rooter start franchising? 1935
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Training & Support
Training
Company-wide meetings Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Business Operations
Franchise can be run from home.
International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.
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