Source: FranopolisBlueFrog Plumbing and Drain
Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain is a home-services plumbing franchise business. Its franchise owners operate plumbing businesses that serve homeowners and other clients who need plumbing systems to work properly or require service when plumbing fails. The business emphasizes customer experience by educating clients, presenting options, maintaining transparency, and completing plumbing work. Bluefrog provides franchisees with systems and processes intended to help them manage teams and business assets; prior plumbing experience is not required for entrepreneurs.
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor has been offering BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN® franchises since January 2014.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe have been offering BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN® franchises since January 2014 .
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Office furniture, fixtures, and equipment—standard non-conversion | $14,500 to $62,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Office Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment 7 $ 14,500 $62,500 |
| Standard franchise total | $144,498 to $345,648 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 TOTAL 1 8 $ 144,498 $ 345,648 |
| Additional funds—conversion, three months | $2,500 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Additional Funds 1 7 (3 months) $2,500 $25,000 |
| Franchise Fee—standard conversion | $22,500 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 Franchise Fee 3 $ 22,500 $ 30,000 |
| Service tools, equipment, and initial inventory—micro territory | $0 to $55,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Service Tools, Equipment, and Initial Inventory 8 $0 $55,000 |
| Vehicle—standard non-conversion | $3,000 to $65,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 Vehicle 11 $3,000 $65,000 |
| Micro territory add-on total | $15,346 to $129,096 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 TOTAL 1 8 $ 15,346 $ 129,096 |
| Franchise Fee—standard non-conversion | $59,900 to $67,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Franchise Fee 3 $ 59,900 $ 67,400 |
| Conversion franchise total | $52,848 to $158,248 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 TOTAL 1 8 $ 52,848 $ 158,248 |
| Technology Fee—four months | $1,596 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Technology Fee 4 $1,596 $1,596 |
| Franchise Fee—micro territory | $11,250 to $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 Franchise Fee 3 $ 11,250 $ 45,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
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Greater of P ercentage - B ased R oyalty Fee or M inim um R oyalty F ee
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 6
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Greater of Percentage - Based Brand Fund Contribution or Minimum Brand Fund Contribution
2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard franchise fee | Most Market Territories have between 400 ,000 and 500,000 people, resulting in Franchise Fees ranging from $59,900 to 67,400 for a standard franchise | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Interest on past due amounts | Lesser of 1.5% per month or the highest rate allowed by law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Marketing in another market territory | Greater of: (i) $5,000 per incident, or (ii) 100% of the job value for any work obtained outside of your Market Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Interim operations fee | 5% of Invoiced Gross Revenue (subject to change), plus costs and expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Additional training fee | $1,000 per day per trainee (subject to change) , plus expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Transfer fee | Transfer Fee $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Veterans discount—conversion franchise | or $3,000 for a conversion franchise. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Training fee | You must pay us a training fee of $3,000 prior to the start of the Training Program. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Brand Fund contribution | Greater of Percentage - Based Brand Fund Contribution or Minimum Brand Fund Contribution | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Technology fee first monthly installment | currently, $399 / month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Conference registration fee | $399 per person ( subject to change up to $1,000 per person) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Royalty fee | Greater of P ercentage - B ased R oyalty Fee or M inim um R oyalty F ee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Digital marketing fee | Digital Marketing Fee $299 per month (but subject to change up to $499 per month) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Additional user accounts | Additional User Accounts $10 to $25 / month / user (subject to change) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Claims management fee | C laims management fee of 5% of the invoiced amount (subject to change) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Local advertising expenditure | Not currently charged (subject to change up to 2% of Invoiced Gross Revenue ) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesTerritory
SourcesThe Market Territory may be defined by ZIP codes, political boundaries, geographic boundaries, or roads.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Market Territory may be defined by ZIP codes, political boundaries, geographic boundaries, or roads.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Training & Support
SourcesThe franchisor estimates that you will begin operating your Franchised Business within 150 days of signing the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesWe estimate that you will begin operating your Franchised Business within 150 days of signing the Franchise Agreement.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing . We do not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2023
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 0 | 42 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 35 42 + 7
Company - Owned 2023 0 0 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2023 35 42 +7
Inside The FDD
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor has been offering BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN® franchises since January 2014.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe have been offering BLUEFROG PLUMBING + DRAIN® franchises since January 2014 .
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Jessica Wescott (Chief Executive Officer Ms. Wescott currently serves as our Chief Executive Officer .), Amanda Evans (Senior Vice President of Marketing Ms. Evans currently serves as our Senior Vice President of Marketing .), Zach Munroe (Vice President of Franchise Development Mr. Munroe currently serves as our Vice President of Franchise Development .) and Richard Fulghum (Vice President of Operations Mr. Fulghum currently serves as our Vice President of Operations .).
2026 FDD · PDF Pages 9, 10, 11 · Item 2 · View Source
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Jessica Wescott: Chief Executive Officer Ms. Wescott currently serves as our Chief Executive Officer .
Amanda Evans – Senior Vice President of Marketing Ms. Evans currently serves as our Senior Vice President of Marketing .
Zach Munroe – Vice President of Franchise Development Mr. Munroe currently serves as our Vice President of Franchise Development .
Source NotesRichard Fulghum – Vice President of Operations Mr. Fulghum currently serves as our Vice President of Operations .
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing. The franchisor does not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing . We do not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor estimates that you will begin operating your Franchised Business within 150 days of signing the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesWe estimate that you will begin operating your Franchised Business within 150 days of signing the Franchise Agreement.
12Territory
The Market Territory may be defined by ZIP codes, political boundaries, geographic boundaries, or roads.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Market Territory may be defined by ZIP codes, political boundaries, geographic boundaries, or roads.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor does not own any patents that are material to the franchise. The franchisor does not have any pending patent applications that are material to the franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 38 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not own any patents that are material to the franchise. We do not have any pending patent applications that are material to the franchise.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
The initial franchise agreement lasts 10 years.
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Source NotesThe initial term is 10 years.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figures to promote our franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2023, the FDD reports 42 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 20 · View Source
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Find The Right Business For The Life You Want.
You don’t have to compare every brand on your own. A franchise consultant can help narrow your options and work through what ownership would ask of you.
Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
Your Role
Understand the hours, sales and people responsibilities behind the ownership model.
Your Shortlist
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Your Market
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