Mr. Rooter Plumbing Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Mr. Rooter Plumbing franchise: $122K–$264K investment, 6% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$122K–$264K
Franchise Fee
$43K
Non-refundable
Royalty
6%
Gross Sales (weekly)
Ad Fund
2%
Gross Sales (weekly)
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 2% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $76/monthly |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$7.8M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.0x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
8.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $7.8M, you'd pay approximately $466K/year in royalties alone, plus $155K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Software System Enrollment Fee | $1K |
| Option Deposit for Additional Territory | — |
| Development Fee (PE Owners — Development Agreement) | $9K |
| VetFran Discount (US/Canadian honorably discharged veterans) | $-8,500 |
| Roll-In Discount (existing business merged into franchise) | $-21,250 |
| Multi-Unit Franchisee Discount (existing franchisees buying additional territory) | $-8,500 |
| Additional Concept Discount (existing affiliate franchisees) | $-4,250 |
| HIRE Discount (employees of franchisees) | $-10,625 |
| TAFS Incentive Development Program Discount (existing franchisees with assigned TAFS) | $-21,250 |
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