How much revenue does a BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN franchise is $1,169,461. The median revenue is $564,419.

How many BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN has 35 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2014.

Can you get an SBA loan for a BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN franchises. Historical data shows 14 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN franchisees, with an average loan amount of $166,421. The historical default rate is 7.1%.

Is BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN a good franchise to buy?

BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN shows several positive indicators: 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.

BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN

BlueFrog Plumbing + Drain franchises provide residential and commercial plumbing services, including drain cleaning, water and gas leak detection and repair, water heater services, water softeners, water filtration systems, and related products under the BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN® brand. The franchisor offers franchise opportunities for standard, conversion, and add-on micro territories, utilizing proprietary business systems, standards, and trademarks. The target market includes customers in defined population-based territories (typically 400,000-500,000 people) within the competitive plumbing services industry.

Locations

$144K–$346K

Investment

Since 2014

Franchising

ServicesDallas, TXStellar Brands, LLCwww.bluefrogplumbing.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$59,900

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$144,498 – $345,648

Low: $144,498High: $345,648

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$698 – $898

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 2% brand fund + $399/mo technology + $299/mo digital marketing

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Data Based On: 9 franchisees operating a total of 23 franchised territories during the full 2024 calendar year.

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue: (3 franchisees × $918,708 + 6 franchisees × $1,294,837) / 9 total franchisees = $1,169,461. Calculated weighted average median gross revenue: (3 franchisees × $545,578 + 6 franchisees × $573,840) / 9 total franchisees = $564,419.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN Compares

Key Insights

Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN Current	$144K – $346K	$60K	6.0%	35
MERRY MAIDS	$127K – $166K	$55K	7.0%	933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES	$150K – $177K	$127K	10.0%	653
SIGN GYPSIES	$4K – $5K	$1K	N/A	587
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY	$54K – $128K	$45K	10.0%	546
Culligan	$130K – $814K	$40K	2.0%	460
Home Services Average 130 franchises	$144K – $289K	$53K	7.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 Home Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2CO

3MA

4UT

5LA

6GA

7IL

8IN

9FL

10CT

11AZ

12VA

13CA

14KS

15KY

+1 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN franchisees (2018 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$166,421

Total Volume

$2.3M

Default Rate

7.1%

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.

Franchisee Contacts

13 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN franchise ranges from $144,498 to $345,648. This includes a franchise fee of $59,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.