Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise: $85K–$205K investment, 6% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$85K–$205K
Franchise Fee
$43K–$77K
Non-refundable
Royalty
6%
Gross Revenue
Ad Fund
1.5%
Gross Revenue (calendar year, aggregated across contiguous territories)
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 1.5% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $100/monthly |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$665K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.1x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
7.5%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $665K, you'd pay approximately $40K/year in royalties alone, plus $10K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Additional Population Fee | — |
| Veteran / Active-Duty Military Discount | $-12,900 |
| Existing Franchisee Discount (second and subsequent territories) | $-12,900 |
| Diversity Discount (minority/women-owned businesses) | $-5,000 |
| Local Hero / First Responder Discount | $-5,000 |
| Opening Deadline Extension Fee | — |
| Pre-Opening Extra Trainee Fee | — |
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