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The plumbing franchise sector remains one of the most resilient segments in home services, driven by emergency repairs, recurring maintenance, and non-discretionary demand. Brands in this space range from traditional residential plumbers to drain, leak detection, and specialty service providers, each operating with different cost structures and growth profiles.

Below are five of the strongest plumbing franchises in the market today, highlighting the brands that combine scale, growth, and efficient operating models.

Our methodology

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?

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229

+
10%
10%

$122,000 - $264,000

$1,271,000

9.1
/
10

353

+
28%
28%

$143,000 - $287,000

$735,000

8.8
/
10

411

+
17%
17%

$143,000 - $287,000

$791,000

8.5
/
10

208

+
0%
0%

$114,000 - $272,000

$1,085,000

8.1
/
10

23

+
1050%
1050%

$516,000 - $2,785,000

$1,699,000

7.8
/
10

261

+
-17%
-17%

$402,000 - $440,000

$1,401,000

7.2
/
10

337

+
-3%
-3%

$114,000 - $288,000

$0

6.9
/
10

653

+
-5%
-5%

$45,000 - $82,000

$0

6.6
/
10

165

+
25%
25%

$83,000 - $159,000

$165,000

6.3
/
10

42

+
45%
45%

$145,000 - $352,000

$267,000

6.0
/
10

Mr. Rooter

9.1
/
10

Mr. Rooter is a plumbing franchise offering reliable plumbing services, focusing on expert solutions and customer satisfaction for homes and businesses.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

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229
+
10%
10%
Franchise fee

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$42,500
Investment

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$122,000 - $264,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$1,271,000

+
-7.2%
-7.2%
Operating Profit

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n.a.

Our score
9.1
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Mr. Rooter is a full-service residential plumbing franchise providing repairs, replacements, drain services, and emergency plumbing.
It ranks at the top due to its fast payback, large system size, and consistent growth across a mature network.

  • Fast payback (0.15x) supports strong early cash flow
  • Large, established system with 229 franchisees
  • Positive franchisee growth (10%) despite system maturity
  • Moderate investment level relative to brand strength

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

8.8
/
10

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a plumbing franchise offering reliable plumbing services, backed by expertise and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

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353
+
28%
28%
Franchise fee

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$43,000
Investment

?

$143,000 - $287,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$735,000

+
-24.0%
-24.0%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
8.8
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing focuses on residential plumbing services with a premium, service-driven positioning.
Its ranking is driven by strong system scale, healthy growth, and reliable unit economics.

  • Large network of 353 franchisees, one of the biggest in plumbing
  • Strong 28% franchisee growth shows sustained demand
  • Attractive 0.29x payback relative to investment
  • Well-established brand supports consistent performance

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

8.5
/
10

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning provides HVAC services, ensuring efficient heating, cooling, and indoor air quality solutions for homes and businesses.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

411
+
17%
17%
Franchise fee

?

$43,000
Investment

?

$143,000 - $287,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$791,000

+
-42.8%
-42.8%
Operating Profit

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n.a.

Our score
8.5
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning offers plumbing services as part of a broader home-services platform.
It ranks highly due to its massive footprint, continued expansion, and repeatable operating model.

  • Very large system with 411 franchisees
  • Continued 17% franchisee growth despite scale
  • Moderate investment (~$215K) for a multi-service model
  • Strong brand infrastructure supports execution

Aire Serv

8.1
/
10

Aire Serv specializes in professional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services, offering installation, repair, and maintenance solutions for residential and commercial properties.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

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208
+
0%
0%
Franchise fee

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$45,000
Investment

?

$114,000 - $272,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$1,085,000

+
33.3%
33.3%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
8.1
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Aire Serv provides residential plumbing and HVAC services focused on repairs, maintenance, and replacements.
Its ranking reflects strong capital efficiency and system scale, offset by slower recent growth.

  • Fast 0.18x payback improves capital efficiency
  • Large network of 208 franchisees
  • Stable system with flat recent growth
  • Proven multi-service operating model

1 Tom Plumber

7.8
/
10

1 Tom Plumber offers emergency plumbing services, providing quick and reliable solutions for residential and commercial plumbing issues.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

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23
+
1050%
1050%
Franchise fee

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$50,000
Investment

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$516,000 - $2,785,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$1,699,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.8
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

1 Tom Plumber is an emergency-focused plumbing franchise built around 24/7 rapid-response service.
It ranks highly due to exceptional growth momentum, despite higher investment requirements.

  • Exceptional 1,050% franchisee growth, the fastest in the ranking
  • Smaller but fast-scaling system with 23 franchisees
  • Higher average investment (~$1.65M) limits upside
  • Strong early traction in expansion phase

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TemperaturePro

7.2
/
10

TemperaturePro provides HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties, ensuring optimal comfort, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality for customers.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

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261
+
-17%
-17%
Franchise fee

?

$147,500
Investment

?

$402,000 - $440,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$1,401,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.2
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

TemperaturePro operates plumbing and HVAC franchises serving residential markets.
Its large system size supports the ranking, though higher investment and declining growth weigh on results.

  • Large system with 261 franchisees
  • Higher investment (~$421K) compared to peers
  • Negative recent growth impacts overall score
  • Strong revenue potential offsets slower expansion

Roto-Rooter

6.9
/
10

Roto-Rooter is a plumbing and drain cleaning franchise that offers expert plumbing services, focusing on efficient solutions and customer satisfaction.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

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337
+
-3%
-3%
Franchise fee

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$25,000
Investment

?

$114,000 - $288,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$0

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
6.9
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Roto-Rooter is a legacy plumbing and drain-cleaning brand with national recognition.
Despite its scale, slower growth and limited economic visibility push it lower in the ranking.

  • Very large network of 337 franchisees
  • Declining franchisee growth (-3%)
  • Missing payback data reduces unit-level clarity
  • Brand strength alone no longer leads the category

RooterMan

6.6
/
10

RooterMan offers professional plumbing and drain cleaning services, providing expert solutions for residential and commercial properties to address plumbing issues and ensure efficient drainage systems.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

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653
+
-5%
-5%
Franchise fee

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$4,975
Investment

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$45,000 - $82,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$0

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
6.6
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

RooterMan focuses on drain cleaning and residential plumbing with an owner-operator model.
Its ranking reflects low investment and simplicity, balanced against slower system growth.

  • Mid-sized system with 65 franchisees
  • Slightly negative growth limits expansion momentum
  • Low investment (~$63K) improves accessibility
  • Lean operating model with limited service scope

Dryer Vent Wizard

6.3
/
10

Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in professional dryer vent cleaning and maintenance services, ensuring optimal performance and safety for residential and commercial dryer systems.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

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165
+
25%
25%
Franchise fee

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$49,900
Investment

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$83,000 - $159,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$165,000

+
-11.1%
-11.1%
Operating Profit

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n.a.

Our score
6.3
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in dryer vent cleaning and fire-prevention services.
The brand ranks well due to low investment and steady growth, though its narrow focus caps upside.

  • Lower investment (~$121K) than full plumbing brands
  • Solid 25% franchisee growth
  • Mid-sized network with 165 franchisees
  • Specialty service limits total revenue potential

Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain

6.0
/
10

Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain offers professional plumbing and drain cleaning services, providing customers with reliable solutions to address their plumbing needs efficiently and effectively.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

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42
+
45%
45%
Franchise fee

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$59,900
Investment

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$145,000 - $352,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$267,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
6.0
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain offers residential plumbing and drain services with regional strength.
Its ranking is supported by strong recent growth and balanced economics at a moderate scale.

  • Strong 45% franchisee growth
  • Mid-sized system with 42 franchisees
  • Moderate investment (~$248K)
  • Smaller scale than top-tier national brands

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