Zoom Drain
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Zoom Drain franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Zoom Drain franchise specializes in residential and commercial drain cleaning and plumbing services, building a reputation for fast response times and reliable
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Zoom Drain franchise?
- The Zoom Drain Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $266,250 for single territory — total single territory low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18); $570,500 for single territory — total single territory high (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18); $672,000 for 3-pack — total 3-pack high (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22); $362,750 for 3-pack — total 3-pack low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Zoom Drain initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $54,500 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 12). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Zoom Drain charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $1,000 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $2 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Zoom Drain disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Zoom Drain FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 53). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Zoom Drain locations are there?
- The FDD reports 165 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 63). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $266,250 (Single Territory — TOTAL Single Territory low); $570,500 (Single Territory — TOTAL Single Territory high); $672,000 (3-Pack — TOTAL 3-Pack high); $362,750 (3-Pack — TOTAL 3-Pack low); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 23 separate groups: other measures for locations; other measures for locations; other measures for locations; other measures for locations; other measures for locations; revenue and other measures for locations; revenue for locations; revenue for locations; revenue for locations; revenue for locations; revenue for locations; revenue for locations; revenue for locations; revenue for locations; revenue for locations; revenue for locations; revenue for locations; revenue for locations; revenue for locations; revenue for locations; revenue and costs and profit and other measures for locations; revenue for locations; revenue for locations. They are not combined.
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
Range across 4 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (4)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Single Territory — TOTAL Single Territory lowPDF p. 18$266,250
- 3-Pack — TOTAL 3-Pack lowPDF p. 22$362,750
- Single Territory — TOTAL Single Territory highPDF p. 18$570,500
- 3-Pack — TOTAL 3-Pack highPDF p. 22$672,000
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 12
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty minimum after month 12Main ongoing fee
24 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?
23 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures
- Who is counted
- Franchisee 1 (2 Territories)
- Method
- Monthly gross sales
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures
- Who is counted
- Franchisee 2 (3 Territories)
- Method
- Monthly gross sales
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures
- Who is counted
- Franchisee 3 (3 Territories)
- Method
- Monthly gross sales
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures
- Who is counted
- Franchisee 4 (1 Territory)
- Method
- Monthly gross sales
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures
- Who is counted
- Franchisee 5 (4 Territories)
- Method
- Monthly gross sales
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue and other measures
- Who is counted
- 5 franchisees operating in 13 territories <12 months
- Method
- Monthly gross sales
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Who is counted
- 4 franchisees; 13 territories
- Method
- Monthly and annual gross sales
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Who is counted
- 4 franchisees; 10 territories
- Method
- Monthly and annual gross sales
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Who is counted
- 4 franchisees; 12 territories
- Method
- Monthly and annual gross sales
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Who is counted
- 4 franchisees; 11 territories
- Method
- Monthly and annual gross sales
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Who is counted
- 7 franchisees; 13 territories
- Method
- Monthly and annual gross sales
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Who is counted
- 8 franchisees; 31 territories
- Method
- Monthly and annual gross sales
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Who is counted
- 8 franchisees; 24 territories
- Method
- Monthly and annual gross sales
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Who is counted
- 8 franchisees; 23 territories
- Method
- Monthly and annual gross sales
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Who is counted
- All franchisees and affiliate-owned locations
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Who is counted
- 13 entities; 32 territories
- Period
- median
- Method
- Gross sales per job
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Who is counted
- 14 entities; 42 territories
- Period
- median
- Method
- Gross sales per job
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Who is counted
- 14 entities; 43 territories
- Period
- low
- Method
- Gross sales per job
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Who is counted
- 1 entities; 2 territories
- Period
- high
- Method
- Gross sales per job
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Who is counted
- 56 entities; 165 territories
- Period
- average
- Method
- Gross sales per job
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue, costs, profit and other measures
- Who is counted
- One affiliate-owned location (2 territories)
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Who is counted
- 55 entities; 163 territories
- Period
- average
- Method
- Gross sales per job
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Who is counted
- 14 entities; 46 territories
- Period
- average
- Method
- Gross sales per job
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 63
Net +36 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; 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
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($266,250 – $672,000) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
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?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
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]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 12
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee 1 (2 Territories) · PDF p. 53
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee 2 (3 Territories) · PDF p. 53
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee 3 (3 Territories) · PDF p. 53
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee 4 (1 Territory) · PDF p. 53
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee 5 (4 Territories) · PDF p. 53
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 5 franchisees operating in 13 territories <12 months · PDF p. 53
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 4 franchisees; 13 territories · PDF p. 55
- [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 4 franchisees; 10 territories · PDF p. 55
- [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 4 franchisees; 12 territories · PDF p. 55
- [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 4 franchisees; 11 territories · PDF p. 55
- [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 7 franchisees; 13 territories · PDF p. 57
- [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 8 franchisees; 31 territories · PDF p. 57
- [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 8 franchisees; 24 territories · PDF p. 57
- [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 8 franchisees; 23 territories · PDF p. 57
- [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All franchisees and affiliate-owned locations · PDF p. 59
- [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 13 entities; 32 territories · PDF p. 60
- [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 14 entities; 42 territories · PDF p. 60
- [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 14 entities; 43 territories · PDF p. 60
- [20]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 1 entities; 2 territories · PDF p. 60
- [21]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 56 entities; 165 territories · PDF p. 60
- [22]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — One affiliate-owned location (2 territories) · PDF p. 61
- [23]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 55 entities; 163 territories · PDF p. 60
- [24]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 14 entities; 46 territories · PDF p. 60
- [25]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 63
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
62 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
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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Business history
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Territory language
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Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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