How much revenue does a MR. ROOTER franchise make?

MR. ROOTER 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 MR. ROOTER franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, MR. ROOTER has 238 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1993.

Can you get an SBA loan for a MR. ROOTER franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for MR. ROOTER 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 MR. ROOTER a good franchise to buy?

MR. ROOTER shows several positive indicators: established brand with 238+ 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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MR. ROOTER

Mr. Rooter franchises provide residential and commercial plumbing and repair services, including sewer, drain and pipe cleaning, septic tank pumping, water heater replacement, video pipe inspection, line and leak detection, excavation and repair/relining of sewer lines, repair of water and gas lines, grease trap pumping, portable toilet rental and maintenance, and sales/service of private sewage systems, water-based heating systems, water treatment systems, and lawn sprinkler systems, along with other related services and products under specific standards. The business model offers start-up franchises or conversions of existing businesses to entrepreneurs, who serve homeowners and businesses requiring plumbing solutions. As part of the Neighborly brand family, it targets markets needing reliable, branded home service expertise.

FDD Year:

238locations

$94K–$211K

Since 1993

ServicesWaco, TXKohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR)www.mrrooter.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$42,500

Initial Investment

$93,750 – $210,550

Royalty Rate

6.00%

Brand Fund

2.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$755 – $1,100

6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $755-$1100/mo fixed fees

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$2,093,531

Median Gross Revenue

$1,257,146

Top Quartile Revenue

$5,243,078

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$288,402

Data Based On: 193 franchised businesses open and reporting for full 52 weeks from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $2,093,531

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How MR. ROOTER Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
MR. ROOTER Current	$94K – $211K	$43K	6.0%	238
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$216K – $609K	$30K	5.0%	4,500
RE/MAX	$37K – $337K	$35K	1.0%	2,994
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE	$71K – $105K	$25K	15.0%	2,744
CRUISE PLANNERS	$2K – $21K	$11K	3.0%	2,655
Business Services Average 199 franchises	$120K – $289K	$46K	10.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 199 Business 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

1CA

2FL

3TX

4GA

5IL

6OH

7NC

8NY

9MI

10TN

11MO

12IN

13AL

14VA

15PA

+29 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MR. ROOTER franchisees (2011 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$355,027

Total Volume

$22.4M

Default Rate

4.8%

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.

63 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

183 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

183 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases2

One case involved a dispute over non-compete covenants, trademark misuse, and fee collection, resulting in a settlement. Another case was a trademark and false advertising dispute that was settled.

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 MR. ROOTER franchise ranges from $93,750 to $210,550. This includes a franchise fee of $42,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.