How much does a Order a Plumber franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $147,300–$261,500, including a $49,500 initial franchise fee.

Is a Order a Plumber franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Order a Plumber scores C 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 Order a Plumber franchise

Plumbing Services Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

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

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$147,300–$261,500

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Order a Plumber worth it? How it compares to 60 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $147,300	pricier than 66% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 2.3%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

3 company-owned outlets (NY) disclosed with gross sales, COGS, gross margin data for 2023-2025. Islip Terrace $2.6-3.0M sales; Southampton $3.6-3.8M; Point Lookout $0.97-1.3M. No franchisee data provided.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Zero franchised outlets operating 2023-2025. Only 3 company-owned outlets. No franchisee performance data.

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Order a Plumber franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Order a Plumber franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $147,300–$261,500, including a $49,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Order a Plumber franchise owners make?: 3 company-owned outlets (NY) disclosed with gross sales, COGS, gross margin data for 2023-2025. Islip Terrace $2.6-3.0M sales; Southampton $3.6-3.8M; Point Lookout $0.97-1.3M. No franchisee data provided. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Order a Plumber franchise failure rate?: Zero franchised outlets operating 2023-2025. Only 3 company-owned outlets. No franchisee performance data.
Is a Order a Plumber franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Order a Plumber scores C 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 Order a Plumber or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.