Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing provides residential and light commercial plumbing repair, replacement and maintenance, promising on-time service. It is part of Authority Brands. At the end of 2025 there were 409 Benjamin Franklin Plumbing locations in the US, 399 franchised and 10 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $143K–$287K
- Franchise fee
- $43,000
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 409+124 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchisor based in
- Columbia, Maryland
- Time to open
- 3 to 4 months after signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected territory
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From Benjamin Franklin Franchising SPE LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise costs
Opening one Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise costs an estimated $143,273 to $286,702. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Benjamin Franklin Franchising SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 29
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise fee
The franchise fee is $43,000, plus $0.43 for each person above 100,000 in the territory. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Benjamin Franklin Franchising SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 15
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenue or $1,500 a month, whichever is greater, paid twice a month. |
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Source: Benjamin Franklin Franchising SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 17
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Benjamin Franklin Plumbing publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports fiscal 2025 results for 86 franchisees (373 territories) open the full year. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Benjamin Franklin Franchising SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 71
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 325 (+50) | 10 | 15 |
| 2024 | 353 (+28) | 10 | 13 |
| 2025 | 399 (+46) | 10 | 25 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Benjamin Franklin Franchising SPE LLC, 2026 filing, page 75
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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Benjamin Franklin Plumbing?
3 to 4 months after signing, according to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Benjamin Franklin Plumbing help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Do Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing assigns a protected territory where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Benjamin Franklin Plumbing growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 177 franchised locations opened and 53 closed or left, a net change of +45.1%.
Does Benjamin Franklin Plumbing say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports fiscal 2025 results for 86 franchisees (373 territories) open the full year. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Benjamin Franklin Plumbing based?
Benjamin Franklin Franchising SPE LLC is based in Columbia, Maryland.