About Plumbing Paramedics Franchise
Plumbing Paramedics is a residential plumbing services franchise operating under the Plumbing Paramedics System.
Franchisees provide plumbing and related services to residential customers, including single-family homes and single- and multi-unit apartment buildings.
Day-to-day operations involve responding to service calls through a central call center, dispatching technicians, performing plumbing repairs and installations, and managing customer relationships.
Plumbing Paramedics Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of monthly Gross Sales or $1,500 per month, whichever is greater of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of monthly Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $102,250 – $205,800 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $102K–$206K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of monthly Gross Sales or $1,500 per month, whichever is greater) and marketing fee (2% of monthly Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Initial Marketing Package | $2,500 | $7,500 |
| Vehicle | $9,200 | $53,800 |
| Training (including salary, travel, lodging and meals) | $6,000 | $8,000 |
| Equipment | $3,500 | $12,500 |
| Facility Lease | $4,800 | $15,000 |
| Technology | $1,250 | $8,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $13,000 | $16,000 |
| Advertising | $6,000 | $10,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | $15,000 | $25,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 25% of then-current initial franchise fee |
| Renewal Fee | 20% of then-current initial franchise fee |
| Technology Fee | $500 per month |
| Audit Fee | Cost of conducting audit |
| Call Center Fee | 3% of monthly Gross Sales |
| Convention Registration Fee | $100 per month |
| Initial Training Fee | Free for franchisee and 2 others; $500 per day per additional attendee |
| Additional Training | $500 per attendee per day |
| Interest | 12% per annum on overdue payments |
| Indemnification | Franchisor's damages and costs of defense |
| Insurance | Franchisor's costs to purchase insurance if franchisee fails to |
| Step-In Fee | All costs if franchisor steps in to operate business |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Approximately 60 hours over 5-7 business days |
| Classroom Training | 38 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 22 hours |
| Training Location | Virtual or Noblesville, IN |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may conduct conferences or additional training sessions at $500 per day per person. Monthly Convention Registration Fee of $100 required. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Minimum population of 200,000 persons |
| Description | Territory delineated by zip codes, Census Tract, or other boundaries with a minimum population of 200,000. Franchisor will not operate or grant a third party the right to operate under the Plumbing Paramedics name from a site physically located in the territory, but reserves broad rights to establish franchises under other marks, sell through other channels, and acquire competing businesses within the territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 7 years |
| Renewal Term | 7 years |
| Renewal Fee | 20% of then-current initial franchise fee |
| Renewal Conditions | Must be in good standing, give 6 months notice of intent to renew, no current defaults, no more than 3 defaults during term, current with all amounts due, no supplier agreement defaults, sign then-current franchise agreement, pay renewal fee, sign general release |
| Transfer Fee | 25% of then-current initial franchise fee |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor must approve all transfers. Proposed transferee must qualify, demonstrate financial ability, sign Consent to Transfer and Release Agreement, pay transfer fee, sign then-current franchise agreement, complete required training. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for failure to cure default, non-curable defaults including failure to cure within prescribed period, wilful understatement of Gross Sales by 3%+, failing to open within 120 days, false statements, unauthorized transfer, 3+ default notices, felony conviction, insolvency/bankruptcy, failure to comply with laws, confidentiality violations, selling unapproved products, damaging social media activity, failure to operate per standards, trademark infringement, abandonment for 3+ consecutive days, failure to obtain approved location within 12 months, failure to maintain insurance. |
| Non-Compete Period | 18 months |
| Non-Compete Details | For 18 months after termination or expiration, franchisee may not divert customers to a competitor or engage in any business specializing in substantially similar plumbing products and services within the former territory or immediately adjacent territories licensed to another Plumbing Paramedics franchisee. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Franchisee must participate personally in the operation of the franchise. An on-site supervisor may be used if they complete the Initial Training Program and are approved by the franchisor. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase the Initial Marketing Package (window decals, signage, wall decals, sales brochures) from the franchisor. Must use the franchisor's central call center, designated website hosting platform, designated online financial platform, and one approved supplier for uniforms, vehicle wraps, and scheduling/proposal-writing software. |
| Supply Restrictions | Vehicles must be one of four specific Ford models. Must use A-rated insurance carrier. Must use franchisor's approved scheduling and proposal software with one approved supplier. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | As of issuance date, no revenue received from franchisees for purchase of products or services. Franchisor may receive rebates, volume discounts, or promotional incentives and intends to make a profit on products sold to franchisees. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | Franchisor may offer financing up to the full amount of the Initial Franchise Fee to qualified credit worthy prospective franchisees purchasing their second or more Plumbing Paramedics franchise. The Promissory Note provides for 12% annual interest rate, paid by EFT in monthly installments of not more than 24 months, with a Security Agreement granting a security interest in all franchise business assets. |
Plumbing Paramedics Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Plumbing Paramedics does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Plumbing Paramedics Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Plumbing Paramedics System Growth
Plumbing Paramedics currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
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