Head-to-head comparison
BlueFrog Plumbing and Drain vs CULLIGAN Franchise Opportunities
Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.
| Disclosure |  BlueFrog Plumbing and Drain |  CULLIGAN |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $15,346 – $345,648 2026 FDD · Item 7 | $130,000 – $815,601 Totals 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 21 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $59,900 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 12 | $40,601 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 15 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | Greater of 2%–6% or min Royalty fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 13 | 0.5% · Percentage of prior month’s Gross Revenues Non-Culligan Small Pack Continuing Royalty 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 17 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 43 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 48 | 550 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 64 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +8 Calculated: 2023–2025 | −6 Calculated: 2023–2025 |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Franchised (4 franchisees) — revenue $747,841 mean Invoiced Gross Revenue · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 47 | Not disclosed — no Item 19 financial performance representation |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change is a Franopolis calculation from the disclosed counts.