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The real numbers on owning a Mr. Rooter franchise

Plumbing Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
DDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$152,900–$298,675
Total fees
8% of sales
Outlets
238
Closure signals
1 ceased, 11 terminated
Lawsuits
3

What their own earnings claim actually says

Discloses only gross sales by percentile tier (avg $2.09M system-wide) for 193 of 238 units. Excludes 13 closures, 22 new units, 14 transfers. No profitability, expenses, or owner income disclosed.

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)

2025: 11 terminations, 1 ceased operations, 13 closures excluded from Item 19 data.

Legal history (Item 3)

3 matters disclosed.

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Mr. Rooter franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Mr. Rooter franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $152,900–$298,675, including a $42,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Mr. Rooter franchise owners make?
Discloses only gross sales by percentile tier (avg $2.09M system-wide) for 193 of 238 units. Excludes 13 closures, 22 new units, 14 transfers. No profitability, expenses, or owner income disclosed. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Mr. Rooter franchise failure rate?
2025: 11 terminations, 1 ceased operations, 13 closures excluded from Item 19 data.
Is a Mr. Rooter franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Mr. Rooter scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 3 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36167-202604-02 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Mr. Rooter or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.