How much revenue does a BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING franchise make?

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING has 399 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2001.

Can you get an SBA loan for a BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING a good franchise to buy?

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING shows several positive indicators: established brand with 399+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchises provide residential and light commercial plumbing services, including maintenance, repair, remodeling and replacement; water conditioning maintenance, repair and replacement; drain and septic tank digging, cleaning, re-piping and replacement; and drain cleaning services, excluding industrial and new construction services. Franchisees operate under a proprietary system featuring branded trademarks, operations standards, customer service protocols, training, and marketing programs. The target market consists of homeowners and light commercial customers, such as single-tenant buildings under 10,000 sq. ft.

FDD Year:

399locations

$143K–$287K

Since 2001

ServicesColumbia, MDAuthority Brands, Inc.www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$43,000

Initial Investment

$143,273 – $286,702

Royalty Rate

6.00%

Brand Fund

1.50%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$100 – $100

6% of Gross Revenue or $1,500/month (whichever is greater) royalty + tiered Brand Fund (currently 1.5% of first $5M) + $100/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$2,847,962

Median Gross Revenue

$1,512,930

Top Quartile Revenue

$7,531,940

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$279,821

Data Based On: 86 franchisees were in business and reporting revenue as of December 31, 2025, grouped by quartile.

* All revenue figures (average, median, top quartile, bottom quartile) are taken directly from Table 2, 'Gross Revenue of Franchisees, by Quartile', from the 'Average Gross Revenue for Franchisees in Group' and 'Median Gross Revenue of Franchisees in Group' columns for the respective quartiles and the 'TOTALS' row.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $2,847,962

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How BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING Compares

Key Insights

Top 10 largest franchise system in Home Services
One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Home Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING Current	$143K – $287K	$43K	6.0%	399
MERRY MAIDS	$127K – $166K	$55K	7.0%	933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES	$136K – $164K	$118K	10.0%	672
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY	$54K – $128K	$45K	10.0%	546
Culligan	$130K – $814K	$40K	2.0%	460
ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING;	$143K – $287K	$43K	6.0%	418
Home Services Average 137 franchises	$144K – $272K	$52K	6.8%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 137 Home Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1FL

105

2TX

3CA

4AZ

5NC

6MN

7OH

8PA

9SC

10NY

11MD

12CT

13NJ

14TN

15GA

+21 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING franchisees (2013 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$355,861

Total Volume

$16.4M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

46 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

108 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

108 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases2

Primarily enforcement of settlement agreements with former franchisees.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING franchise ranges from $143,273 to $286,702. This includes a franchise fee of $43,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.