1-800-Plumber

Item 7 outlines initial investment from $153,580 to $327,040, including a $54,500 franchise fee, competitive for home services where vans and tools drive costs. Ongoing fees stack up at 6% royalty plus 2% brand fund, plus $200 monthly tech fee and $195 per technician for field management—higher than bare-bones peers but justified by proprietary systems. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $909,044 but median $426,797, signaling strong outliers amid variability; no profit data, so factor 20-30% margins typical for plumbing after expenses. SBA stats bolster viability: 25 loans averaging $206,640 with only 8% default rate, below category norms and indicating solid financing success.

System growth from 44 to 50 locations (+14% in 2024) with 15 projected units shows momentum since 2017 franchising, though 4 terminations and 3 transfers flag early operational hurdles under parent Elevate Brands. No major litigation surfaces, a green flag for due diligence. For hands-on operators eyeing $500K+ revenue potential, this scales via service area exclusivity, but the revenue gap demands marketing savvy to hit averages—ideal if you have trade experience, riskier for novices chasing the high end.