1 800 Plumber
1-800-Plumber franchises, offered by 1-800-Services, LLC, provide plumbing products and services as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products and services to residential and commercial customers. The franchisor operates from Pearland, Texas and markets the opportunity through www.1800plumber.com and www.1800plumberfranchise.com.
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Investment
Estimated initial investment ranges from the Franchise Disclosure Document
Upfront Investment (Item 7)
Estimated initial investment ranges by category, shown across available years.
Category Breakdown
Change In Total Estimated Investment:
0.0%(2-year period)Calculated using the midpoint of the total estimated range. Earliest year midpoint: $220,385 from $123,730 - $317,040 in 2024. Latest year midpoint: $220,385 from $123,730 - $317,040 in 2025. This shows how the estimated total upfront investment changed from 2024 to 2025.
| Category | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Funds - 3 Months (Notes 18 and 19) | - | $50,000 - $100,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $40,050 - $44,500 | $40,050 - $44,500 |
| Insurance | $2,000 - $30,000 | $2,000 - $30,000 |
| Tools and Equipment | $5,000 - $26,200 | $5,000 - $26,200 |
| Vans and Signage (2 Vans) | $3,000 - $24,500 | $3,000 - $24,500 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $1,000 - $20,000 | $1,000 - $20,000 |
| Market Penetration Strategy | $15,000 - $15,000 | $15,000 - $15,000 |
| 1-800-PLUMBER Business Licenses | $10 - $10,000 | $10 - $10,000 |
| Plumbing Inventory | $1,650 - $10,000 | $1,650 - $10,000 |
| Security and Utility Deposits | $500 - $6,000 | $500 - $6,000 |
| Computers/Office Equipment | $0 - $5,000 | $0 - $5,000 |
| HVAC Inventory | $1,000 - $5,000 | $1,000 - $5,000 |
| Office Furniture | $500 - $5,000 | $500 - $5,000 |
| Real Property/Site Lease | $0 - $5,000 | $0 - $5,000 |
| Professional Fees | $500 - $3,000 | $500 - $3,000 |
| Training Costs | $1,000 - $3,000 | $1,000 - $3,000 |
| Field Management System Fee | - | $1,170 - $2,340 |
| Start-Up Supplies | $1,000 - $2,000 | $1,000 - $2,000 |
| Global Positioning System ("GPS") | $350 - $500 | $350 - $500 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | $50,000 - $100,000 | - |
| CRM Fee | $1,170 - $2,340 | - |
| Total | $123,730 - $317,040 | $123,730 - $317,040 |
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Key Insights
- Estimated initial investment range: $123,730 - $317,040.
- Largest line items (by max): Additional Funds - 3 Months (Notes 18 and 19), Franchise Fee, Insurance.
- Change across years (midpoint of total range): 0.0% (2024 to 2025).
- Item 7 ranges reflect assumptions and footnotes. Read the notes before comparing brands.
- Totals can change without category detail changing if the franchisor updates grouping or definitions.
- Use the ranges to build scenarios, then validate assumptions with operators and local research.
Fees
Fees
Royalty and ad fund contributions to the franchisor, shown across available years.
| Fee | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 6% of Gross Revenue | Tiered (starts at 6% of Gross Revenue) |
| Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Revenue | Tiered (starts at 2% of Gross Revenue) |
Values shown here are simplified for readability and may not be the exact fee for your situation. Tier schedules, minimums, and special rules may apply. Always confirm the exact fee definitions, bases, and rules in the FDD.
This is not an exhaustive list of fees. For a full list of fees and YoY delta analysis, please get in touch or refer to the FDD.
FAQs
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Key Insights
- Royalty (latest): Tiered (starts at 6% of Gross Revenue).
- Ad fund (latest): Tiered (starts at 2% of Gross Revenue).
- These are franchisor fees only. They do not represent a full operating budget or pro forma.
- Always confirm the exact fee definitions and rules in Items 5 and 6 of the FDD.
Revenue and Financial Performance
Item 19 representations and disclosures (if provided) and how to interpret the sample.
Revenue (Item 19)
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What financial disclosures does 1-800-plumber make available?What revenues did the best and worst performing franchisees report for 1-800-plumber?How many units were included in 1-800-plumber's Item 19 and what period does it cover?
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Key Insights
- No Item 19 revenue figures were captured for this brand.
- This often means the franchisor did not disclose Item 19 revenue tables, or the figures are not normalizable.
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System Growth and Stability
Outlet openings, closures, and churn signals (Item 20 Table 3).
Outlet Growth (Item 20)
Outlet counts shown here reflect franchised outlets only, not affiliate or company-owned locations. Some FDDs report these categories separately; always review the Item 20 tables and footnotes to confirm how each type of outlet is classified.
Outlets (latest): 50
Net Growth:
+285%(4-year period)Calculated as (50 latest-year ending outlets - 13 earliest-year starting outlets) / 13. This measures overall franchised outlet growth from 2021 through 2024.
Churn:
+238%(4-year period)Calculated as (12 total terminations + 19 total ceased operations) / 13 earliest-year starting outlets. This measures cumulative exit activity relative to the starting system size from 2021 through 2024.
| Year | Start | Opened | Terminations | Nonrenewals | Reacquired | Ceased | End | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 17 |
| 2022 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 6 |
| 2023 | 36 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 44 | 8 |
| 2024 | 44 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 50 | 6 |
Summarize how 1-800-plumber's number of franchised outlets has changed over time.What are the main reasons for 1-800-plumber's terminations and nonrenewals?How does 1-800-plumber's outlet growth compare with competitors in the same sector?
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Key Insights
- Terminations and nonrenewals are not the same. Terminations are forced exits. Nonrenewals are an end-of-term outcome.
- Ceased operations can include closures, transfers out, or other status changes. Read the footnotes for definitions.
- Reacquired and transfers can make net growth look healthy while hiding churn. Track openings vs exits, not just net.
Litigation Matters
Litigation disclosures, presented neutrally.
Litigation Matters (Item 3)
This section summarizes Item 3 matters disclosed in the FDD. Summaries are simplified for readability and may omit context. Always confirm details in the full Item 3 disclosure and underlying filings when possible.
Latest year
0
Matters (latest year)
0
Open vs resolved
0 open, 0 resolved
Counts are a starting point. Expand a matter to review allegations, outcomes, and parties.
No Item 3 matters are shown for this brand. This may mean none were disclosed, or the section has not been parsed yet. Please consult the latest FDD.
FAQs
Litigation listings are not proof of wrongdoing. Use them to guide diligence and verify details.
Key Insights
- No Item 3 matters are shown here.
- This may mean none were disclosed, or the section has not been parsed yet.
- Always confirm by reading Item 3 in the latest FDD.
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- Ask for plain language explanations of renewal, termination, transfer, and dispute resolution before signing.