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Roto-Rooter
300 Ashworth Rd.
West Des Moines, IA 50265-3786
800#: (800) 575-7737
Tel: (515) 223-1343
Fax: (515) 223-6109
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.rotorooter.com
Contact: Mr. Michael Higgins, Dir. Franchise Development
World's largest plumbing repair and sewer and drain cleaning company, providing service to residential, commercial and municipal customers.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1935
First Franchise: 1935
Franchise Units: 500
Company-Owned Units: 100
Total Units: 600
Distribution:
U.S. -- 577;
Canada -- 23;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 50 States, 5 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 44 in CA, 28 in TX, 24 in FL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 2
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 4, 5, 2, 2, 2
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States and AB (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: NR (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; NA
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $15-75K
Total Investment: $25-99K
Average Total Investment: $62.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Fees:
-Franchise: $10K
-Average Franchise Fee: $10.0K
-Royalty: Varies
-Advertising: Varies
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 25
On-Going Support: B,G,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: N/A.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: No
Canada: No
Overseas: All Countries
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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