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World's largest plumbing repair and sewer and drain cleaning company, providing service to residential, commercial and municipal customers.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1935Franchising Since: 1936IFA Member
Operating Units: Franchised Units: 500 83.3% Company-Owned Units: 100 16.7% ______ _____ Total Operating Units: 600 100% Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 577 96.2% In 50 States Canada: 23 3.8% In 5 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries ______ _____ Total: 600 100% North America: States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: Density Units 1. California 44 2. Texas 28 3. Florida 24
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta Financial Requirements
Investment: Minimum Net Worth: $NA Cash Investment: $25-90K Total Investment: $25-90K Average Total Investment: $58K Fees: Initial Franchise Fee: $10K Average Franchise Fee: $10K On-Going Royalty: Varies Average Royalty: -1% Advertising Fee: Varies
Average Number of Employees: , 0 Part-timeSpace Needs (in square footage): N/APreferred Sites: Other Sites: Encourage Conversions? YesEarnings Claims Provided? NoListed in the SBA Registry? NoSupport and Training
International Franchise Association: Yes Canadian Franchise Association: No Franchisee Association/Member: Yes, Member Size of Corporate Staff: 25 Site Selection Assistance? Not Applicable Lease Negotiation Assistance? Not Applicable Financial Assistance? Yes, Direct Marketing Support: Co-Op Advertising: No National Advertising: No Regional Advertising: No Local Advertising: No Marketing Materials: None Specified Additional Services: None Specified Other Marketing Support: None Specified On-Going Support: Central Data Processing: Not Applicable Central Purchasing: Included in Fees Field Operation Evaluation: Not Applicable Field Training: Not Applicable Initial Store Opening: Not Applicable Inventory Control: Not Applicable Franchisee Newsletter: Included in Fees Regional or National Meetings: At Additional Cost 800 Telephone Hotline: Included in Fees Training: 1. N/A
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): Financial Net Worth: 3 General Business Experience: 4 Specific Industry Experience: 5 Formal Education: 2 Psychological Profile: 2 Personal Interview(s): 2
Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: N/A Asian-American: N/A Hispanic: N/A Native American: N/A Other: N/A Specific Minority: N/A
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract: 10 Year(s) Term of Renewal Period: 10 Year(s) Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged Area Development Agreements? No Sub-Franchising Contracts? No Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 2
U.S.: No Canada: No Overseas: Yes, All Countries
