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Roto-Rooter
- Roto-Rooter, Inc.
- ROTO
West Des Moines, IA 50265-3786
- (800) 848-3375 / (515) 223-1343
- (515) 223-6109 (Fax)
- Mr. Michael Higgins, Dir. Franchise Development
- [email protected]
World's largest plumbing repair and sewer and drain cleaning company, providing service to residential, commercial and municipal customers.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1935
Franchising Since: 1936
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 500 | 83.3% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 100 | 16.7% |
| Total Operating Units | 600 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 577 | 96.2% | In 50 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 23 | 3.8% | In 5 Provinces |
| International | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 600 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| California | 44 |
| Texas | 28 |
| Florida | 24 |
Registered in the 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
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General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 25 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | N/A |
| Financial Assistance | Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | No |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | No |
| Regional Advertising | No |
| Local Advertising | No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | N/A |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation | N/A |
| Field Training | N/A |
| Initial Store Opening | N/A |
| Inventory Control | N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| (no data available) |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | N/A |
|---|---|
| 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 | N/A |
| Advertising Fee | Varies |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | N/A |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | None |
| Preferred Site Types | |
| Encourages Conversions | Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 3 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 5 |
| Formal Education | 2 |
| Psychological Profile | 2 |
| Personal Interviews | 2 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 10 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 10 |
| Passive Ownership? | Not Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 2 |
|---|---|
| USA | No |
| Canada | No |
| Overseas | Yes, All Countries |
