HomeField franchise
2026 filing · April 29, 2026GrowingShares sales figures
HomeField at a glance
A liquid waste business: grease traps, portable toilets, drain cleaning and repair, and septic and on-site sewage service. At the end of 2025 there were 7 HomeField locations in the US, all franchised.
The business
- Franchisor
- FH Franchising LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $306K–$556K
- A new business (not a conversion)
- Franchise fee
- $59,950
- Territory of at least 300,000 people
- Royalty
- 3%–7%
- The greater of 3% to 7% of collected gross revenue or a monthly minimum of $500 to $2,500, plus a marketing fee
- Brand fund
- Yes
- 1% to 2% of collected gross revenue or a monthly minimum of $100 to $500, whichever is more
- Renewal fee
- $10,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 7
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 7
- Company-owned
- 0
- Change in 3 years
- +7
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 2
- Most in Texas and Arizona
From FH Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
HomeField among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | HomeField | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $431,250 | Costs more than 58% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $59,950 | Higher than 87% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7% | Higher than 70% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 7 | Fewer than 66% of franchises |
How much a HomeField franchise costs
Opening a new business (not a conversion) costs an estimated $306,400 to $556,100. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are waste & hauling vehicle ($150,000 to $250,000) and sales and service vehicle ($3,000 to $60,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $59,950 | ||
| Real Estate/Rent | $0 | $5,000 | |
| Utilities | $0 | $500 | |
| Initial Inventory | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Tool & Equipment | $5,000 | $35,000 | |
| Waste & Hauling Vehicle | $150,000 | $250,000 | |
| Sales and Service Vehicle | $3,000 | $60,000 | |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $300 | $2,000 | |
| Grand Opening | $20,000 | ||
| Franchise Agreement Initial Marketing Investment | $15,000 | $20,000 | |
| Computer & Software | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Technology Fee Setup | $1,650 | ||
| Training | $2,500 | $5,000 | |
| Uniforms | $500 | $1,000 | |
| Insurance | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Licenses & Permits | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Certifications | $0 | $3,500 | |
| Legal & Accounting | $1,500 | $2,500 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $30,000 | $50,000 | |
| Total | $306,400 | $556,100 | |
Source: FH Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 19
HomeField franchise fee
The franchise fee is $59,950, territory of at least 300,000 people. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: FH Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 8
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 3% to 7% of collected gross revenue or a monthly minimum of $500 to $2,500, plus a marketing fee. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% to 2% of collected gross revenue or a monthly minimum of $100 to $500, whichever is more. |
| Technology Fee | $600 to $1,100 per month |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Additional Training Fee for a Substitute or New Manager or Principal | Not to exceed $1,000 per attendee per day |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: FH Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 9
Other fees as filed, from pages 10–13. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures HomeField publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: FH Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 46
How HomeField compares
Of the 19 plumbing franchises on this site, HomeField is the 18th cheapest to open and the 12th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | HomeField | Typical plumbing brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $306K | $143K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $556K | $287K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $60K | $45K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 7 | 13 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 0% | 6.7% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 13 of 19 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 19 brands in plumbing franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 (+1) | 0 | +1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 (+6) | 0 | +6 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
HomeField passes four of the five tests on our list of the best franchises to own; it had fewer than 100 US locations three years ago.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: FH Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 48
Where HomeField locations are
At the end of 2025, HomeField had franchised locations in 2 states. The most are in Texas and Arizona.
- Texas6
- Arizona1
Source: FH Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 49
Who owns HomeField?
HomeField franchises are sold by FH Franchising LLC.
From FH Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: FH Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 8, bankruptcy on page 8
HomeField filings
The figures on this page come from FH Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing, issued April 29, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 29, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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