Mr. Rooter Franchise

Plumbing services

Starting out as a small sewer and drain cleaning business in 1968, Mr. Rooter has grown into a full-service plumbing installation and repair provider under the leadership of The Dwyer Group. The Dwyer Group is an international franchise organization that also owns franchise companies Mr. Electric, Mr. Appliance, Glass Doctor, Rainbow Int'l., Aire Serv and Dream Maker Bath & Kitchen Worldwide. Mr. Rooter franchisees offer plumbing and drain and sewer services as well as maintenance products and inspection, hydrojetting services, waste disposers and an auto-injection system.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Mr. Rooter franchise?

Total Investment: $50,950-$142,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $22,500
Royalty Fee: 4-7%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $2.5K

How to contact Mr. Rooter

Mr. Rooter News

Mr. Rooter® Adds Video Testimonials To Web Site
Prospective Mr. Rooter franchisees can now hear video testimonials of existing franchisees at http://mrrooter.com/franchising/video.aspx. This new feature allows potential buyers to hear straight from franchisees on the satisfaction and success that comes with owning a Mr. Rooter franchise. "Whe... more

Mr. Rooter® Hires Training Manager
Mr. Rooter announces the addition of David Hannan, training manager, to its corporate team. Hannan also serves as a franchise systems manager. In his new roles with Mr. Rooter, Hannan directs the development and implementation of all training programs and works directly with franchisees, supporting ... more

Mr. Rooter® Hires Franchise Systems Manager
Mr. Rooter announces the addition of Bobby Pruitt to its franchise systems management team. Pruitt also serves as technology solutions manager. In his new roles with Mr. Rooter, Pruitt works directly with franchisees, supporting them in all aspects of their business, as well as providing service and... more

Mr. Rooter® Hires Marketing Manager
Mr. Rooter announces the addition of Chris Mellon, marketing manager, to its corporate team. In this recently created role, Mellon works with franchisees and franchise systems managers to create customized local marketing plans, collaborates with the advertising agency on national advertising effort... more

Plumbing Guide For Prospective Home Buyers
Before prospective home buyers sign on the dotted line, they need to take a closer look at the plumbing system, something many don't think about until it's too late. "While plumbing fixtures may not be an obvious concern when deciding on which house to buy, they should not be overlooked,... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Mr. Rooter open? 1968
When did Mr. Rooter start franchising? 1972

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	171	15	65	0
2004	160	15	65	0
2003	178	17	65	0
2002	181	17	65	0
2001	181	17	65	0

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media

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: 5 - 6

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

• Handyman Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $50K to $100K

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