Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain franchise
A residential and commercial plumbing and drain service business. At the end of 2025 there were 43 Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $144K–$346K
- Franchise fee
- $60K–$67K
- Royalty
- Tiered initially; then 6%; minimums
- Locations, 2025
- 43+8 in 2 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From BLUEFROG PLUMBING AND DRAIN, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain franchise costs
Opening Standard franchise costs an estimated $144,498 to $345,648. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: BLUEFROG PLUMBING AND DRAIN, LLC, 2026 filing, page 19
Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain franchise fee
The franchise fee is $59,900 to $67,400, Standard territory fee; larger populations cost extra.. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: BLUEFROG PLUMBING AND DRAIN, LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | For a standard franchise, 6%, 5% and 4% on successive monthly revenue bands during the first six months, then 6% of invoiced gross revenue. Monthly minimums rise from $500 to $1,500; conversion terms differ. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: BLUEFROG PLUMBING AND DRAIN, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: BLUEFROG PLUMBING AND DRAIN, LLC, 2026 filing, page 47
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 (+7) | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 35 (−7) | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 43 (+8) | 0 | 6 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: BLUEFROG PLUMBING AND DRAIN, LLC, 2026 filing, page 48
How Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain compares
Of the 7 plumbing franchises on this site, Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain is the 4th cheapest to open and the 6th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain | Typical plumbing |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $144K | $144K |
| Closed or left per year | 10% | 8.3% |
| Change in franchised locations, 2 yrs | +22.9% | +45.1% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 6 of 7 |
Typical is the median across the 7 brands in plumbing franchises.
