Franopolis

    Roto-Rooter

    Roto-Rooter Corporation · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Reviewed sources

    Roto-Rooter: Franchised businesses offer and perform authorized sewer, drain and pipe cleaning services, with certain additional services optionally authorized.

    Headline figures

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $123,110 – $281,550 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
    3. 3Outlets declined by 5 in 2025, to 448 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 22

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    8 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    No financial performance representation in Item 19

    The reviewed 2026 FDD for Roto-Rooter has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of year end of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 40

    Net −10 outlets, 2023–2025

    0458202345320244482025−5−5

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

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    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($123,110 – $281,550) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Roto-Rooter reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?

    • Reported units decreased from 453 to 448 in 2025. What drove the change?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 22
    2. [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 40

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: GetFDD listing

    Territory & operations

    211 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Bankruptcy summary

    Initial term

    Franchisor financial statements

    No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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    At a glance

    Business history

    Owner participation

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    Litigation disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Bankruptcy disclosure

    Agreement term

    Reader notes on wording

    Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

    • Item 3 · PDF p. 15 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Total disclosed litigation matters: 2 disclosed matters or groups of matters

      “Other than the action described above, no litigation is required to be disclosed in this Disclosure Document.”

      Note: Source does not expressly state total disclosed matters equals two.

    • Item 6 · PDF p. 17 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Monthly Franchise Fee (Based on population formula; may exceed $36,000 per month)

      “Monthly Franchise Fee From $280 to $36,000+ per month based on population formula which increases every January 1.”

      Note: Source states $280 to $36,000 per month; no '+' or excess stated.

    • Item 6 · PDF p. 17 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Transfer (1½% of the total sale price, subject to the stated minimum and maximum)

      “Transfer 1½% of the total sale price, with a minimum of $1,000 and not to exceed $7,500”

      Note: Source states transfer fee is 1%, not 1½%.

    • Item 6 · PDF p. 18 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Administrative Fees - Drop partner (Per transaction)

      “Drop partner - $200.00”

      Note: Source states $200 drop-partner fee, but not explicitly per transaction.

    • Item 6 · PDF p. 18 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Administrative Fees - Change of stock ownership (Per transaction)

      “Change of stock ownership - $200.00.”

      Note: Source states $200 stock-ownership-change fee, but not explicitly per transaction.

    • Item 6 · PDF p. 18 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Local Advertising (Per person annually; applicable rates are stated for 2026 through 2035)

      “You must spend not less than; 11.11¢ per person in 2026, 11.38¢ per person in 2027, 11.65¢ per person in 2028, 11.92¢ per person in 2029, 12.22¢ per person in 2030, 12.52¢ per person in 2031, 12.82¢ per person in 2032, 13.14¢ per person in 2033, 13.47¢ per person in 2034, And 13.81¢ per person in 2035.”

      Note: Source lists 11.11 through 13.81 per person, but does not clearly show cents.

    • Item 6 · PDF p. 18 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Administrative Fees - Add partner (Per transaction)

      “Administrative Fees Add partner - $200.00”

      Note: Source states $200 add-partner fee, but not explicitly per transaction.

    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.