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BlueFrog Plumbing and Drain Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for BlueFrog Plumbing and Drain.

Based on 2023 FDD · 4 filings in corpus

This page is using 2023 FDD source data. Verify the franchisor's current FDD before relying on costs, fees, or Item 19.

FranchiseIQ Score
61
C
Moderate Risk
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Health Score
C
58/100
4/7 metrics · Medium confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a BlueFrog Plumbing and Drain franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a BlueFrog Plumbing and Drain franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $141K – $347K. Reported owner economics show $56K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$141K – $347K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$56K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
4.4 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
20.0%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $60K franchise fee · 8% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Total Investment Range$141K – $347K
MinMid: $244KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$60K
Royalty Rate
6%
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
8.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
-
Net Unit Growth
→ -
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
22.9%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
4.4 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
20.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$559K
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
HIGH: SBA default rate 20%
HIGH ×1
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

BlueFrog Plumbing and Drain vs. Home Services Average

MetricBlueFrog Plumbing and DrainHome Services Avg
SBA Default Rate20.0%▼4.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return22.9%▲22.3%
Total Investment$244K$145K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2018-2026). 15 loans across 7 states.

Default Rate
20.0%
High Risk
Total SBA Loans
15
7 states
Total Loan Volume
$3.0M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$198K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
2
Paid in Full (13%)
10
Currently Active
1
Charged Off (2.1% by $)
$63K
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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