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The real numbers on owning a 1 Tom Plumber franchise
Plumbing Services Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$238,307–$454,248
Total fees
8% of sales
Outlets
56
Closure signals
4 ceased, 4 terminated
Lawsuits
1
What their own earnings claim actually says
39 franchises open full year 2025. Average gross sales $1.51M (range $378K-$4.23M). Mature 4-territory corporate unit averaged $3.01M. Cherry-picks best performers; excludes 19 new units and 4 closed units.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
4 ceased 2025; 19 new units excluded from Item 19 performance data
Legal history (Item 3)
1 matters disclosed.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $238,307–$454,248, including a $49,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do 1 Tom Plumber franchise owners make?
39 franchises open full year 2025. Average gross sales $1.51M (range $378K-$4.23M). Mature 4-territory corporate unit averaged $3.01M. Cherry-picks best performers; excludes 19 new units and 4 closed units. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the 1 Tom Plumber franchise failure rate?
4 ceased 2025; 19 new units excluded from Item 19 performance data
Is a 1 Tom Plumber franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. 1 Tom Plumber scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 36291-202604-13 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with 1 Tom Plumber or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.