How much does a Econo Sewer & Drain franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $101,000–$218,000, including a $30,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Econo Sewer & Drain franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Econo Sewer & Drain scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Econo Sewer & Drain franchise

Sewer & Drain Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5

Investment

$101,000–$218,000

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Econo Sewer & Drain worth it? How it compares to 312 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $101,000	cheaper than most (median $130,000)
Disclosure honesty	Grade D	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 1.5%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Single affiliate-owned outlet 2025 P&L: $1.62M revenue, $468K COGS, $1.15M gross profit. Historic data only; individual results may differ.

Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Zero franchised outlets; brand-new franchise system with only company-owned location.

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The franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. We do — reconstructed from their own FDD.

Franchisor's framing: Single affiliate-owned outlet 2025 P&L: $1.62M revenue, $468K COGS, $1.15M gross profit. Histor…

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Econo Sewer & Drain franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Econo Sewer & Drain franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $101,000–$218,000, including a $30,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Econo Sewer & Drain franchise owners make?: Single affiliate-owned outlet 2025 P&L: $1.62M revenue, $468K COGS, $1.15M gross profit. Historic data only; individual results may differ. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Econo Sewer & Drain franchise failure rate?: Zero franchised outlets; brand-new franchise system with only company-owned location.
Is a Econo Sewer & Drain franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Econo Sewer & Drain scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Econo Sewer & Drain or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.