Roto-Rooter

$RRTTF500 #501
CategoryMaintenance
SubcategoryPlumbing
Locations448
Franchisee Count214
Franchise Fee$25,000
Item 7 Low$123,110
Item 7 Midpoint$202,330
Item 7 High$281,550
Royalty FeesFrom $280 to $36,000+ per month based on population formula
Ad / Brand Fund
Sold Not Open0
ParentRoto-Rooter Corporation
Founded1935
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business90
Began Franchising1980
HQWest Des Moines, IA
Executives3
Email
FDD IssuedMarch 31, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 16, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Roto-Rooter Corporation grants franchises for the establishment and operation of sewer, drain and pipe cleaning businesses offering authorized cleaning services to the public within a prescribed geographic territory using the franchisor's methods, techniques, and trademarks.

You are not required to buy or use any particular electronic cash register or computer system. Manuals are provided, and we may provide a manual for water restoration services.

Roto-Rooter Corporation grants franchises for the establishment and operation of sewer, drain and pipe cleaning businesses offering authorized cleaning services to the public within a prescribed geographic territory using the franchisor's methods, techniques, and trademarks.

Read Roto-Rooter’s complete March 31, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 2 prior years on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,850 brands on FranDeals.

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