Source: FranopolisMr. Rooter
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor was formed on November 13, 2020 as a Delaware limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor is a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Neighborly Assetco LLC.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 · Item 1 · View Source
The Franchisor is Mr. Rooter SPV LLC. The franchisor is a Delaware limited liability company organized on November 13, 2020.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 1 · View Source
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We are a Delaware limited liability company organized on November 13, 2020.
We are a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Neighborly Assetco LLC (“Parent”).
Source NotesThe Franchisor is Mr. Rooter SPV LLC. We are a Delaware limited liability company organized on November 13, 2020.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Fees | $1,500 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Professional Fees 8 $1,500 $8,000 |
| Advertising & Promotional and Local Marketing Spending | $12,500 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Advertising & Promotional and Local Marketing Spending 5 $12,500 $30,000 |
| Deposits, Permits & Licenses | $350 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Deposits, Permits & Licenses 7 $350 $4,000 |
| Vehicle | $25,000 to $69,300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Vehicle 2 $25,000 $69,300 |
| Training, Travel, Lodging & Food | $4,000 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Training, Travel, Lodging & Food 6 $4,000 $8,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Mo. | $20,000 to $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Additional Funds – 3 Mo. 11 $20,000 $45,000 |
| ServiceTitan Software | $2,800 to $8,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 ServiceTitan Software 9 $2,800 $8,200 |
| Software System Enrollment Fee | $1,250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Software System Enrollment Fee $1,250 $1,250 |
| Real Estate | $6,000 to $24,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Real Estate 10 $6,000 $24,000 |
| Equipment, Supplies & Inventory | $25,000 to $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Equipment, Supplies & Inventory 3 $25,000 $40,000 |
| Insurance | $12,000 to $18,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Insurance 4 $12,000 $18,000 |
| Totals | $152,900 to $298,675 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 Totals 12 $152,900 (Does not include real estate costs) $298,675+ any additional franchise fee + any real estate costs |
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
- Initial Franchise Fee
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The initial franchise fee you must pay to us is $42,500 (the “Minimum Initial Franchise Fee”)
2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Convention Fees | The then-current fee. Currently up to $1,000, plus travel, lodging, meals and other expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | The initial franchise fee you must pay to us is $42,500 (the “Minimum Initial Franchise Fee”) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Transfer Fee | The greater of (i) $15,000 or (ii) 5% of the sales price | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Additional Territory Fee | if you wish to purchase additional territory (beyond 100,000 in population), you must pay us $425 per each additional 1,000 population in the territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| MAP Fee | 2% of Gross Sales except for special rates that apply to “roll-in” sales. In addition, minimum MAP fees apply. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Audit Noncompliance Fee | $500 per document (up to $2,500 per audit) that you fail to timely make available to us in connection with an audit | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Software System Fees | $176.45 per month, plus: Additional Microsoft Office365 Exchange, E1 and E3 email accounts are available at additional cost of $5.50 to $30/month depending on the email account. Additional Franchise Portal User Accounts are available at $20 to $40/month. We (or our affiliate) provide support and maintenance on ServiceTitan at our hourly rates (currently $125 per hour). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Local Marketing Groups | Not to exceed 3% of Gross Sales. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Call Center Program Fees | Current fees: $349.99 to $449.99 / month (depending on the third- party vendor NCS is able to use) plus $25 per booked appointment | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Additional Training Fees | Then-current fee; Currently: Up to $1,000 per day. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| HelpDesk Plus Fee | Currently, BackOffice HelpDesk Plus: $400 per month for 6 hours of services Additional support hours billed at $75 per hour | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Software System Enrollment Fee | The amount of the enrollment fee is currently $1,250 per license granted to you. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Late Fees on Software System Monthly Fees | $25 per month or the maximum amount allowed under the law, whichever is less. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Key Accounts/Management Fee | Up to 5% of total Gross Sales related to Key Account work | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| License Fee | 6 % of Gross Sales except for special rates that apply to “roll-in” sales. In addition, minimum license fees apply. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Interest | 12% on unpaid balances | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesFranchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor has no obligation to provide you any financing, but the franchisor may agree to finance a portion of the initial franchise fee for qualified prospective franchisees under specified terms and conditions.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe have no obligation to provide you any financing, but we may agree to finance a portion of the initial franchise fee for qualified prospective franchisees under specified terms and conditions.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | 3 | — | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 84 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 228 | 3 | 231 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 84 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 238 | — | — | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 84 · 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
Company-Owned 2023 3 3 0
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 215 228 +13
Company-Owned 2024 3 3 0
Total Outlets 2024 218 231 +13
2025 Year-End Counts
SourcesFranchised 2025 228 238 +10
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The current franchisor was formed on November 13, 2020 as a Delaware limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor is a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Neighborly Assetco LLC.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 · Item 1 · View Source
The Franchisor is Mr. Rooter SPV LLC. The franchisor is a Delaware limited liability company organized on November 13, 2020.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We are a Delaware limited liability company organized on November 13, 2020.
We are a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Neighborly Assetco LLC (“Parent”).
Source NotesThe Franchisor is Mr. Rooter SPV LLC. We are a Delaware limited liability company organized on November 13, 2020.
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes Grayson Brown (Secretary of Manager and Franchisor, and EVP, General Counsel and Secretary of Neighborly).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 · Item 2 · View Source
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Source NotesSecretary of Manager and Franchisor, and EVP, General Counsel and Secretary of Neighborly: Grayson Brown
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor has no obligation to provide you any financing, but the franchisor may agree to finance a portion of the initial franchise fee for qualified prospective franchisees under specified terms and conditions.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 55 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe have no obligation to provide you any financing, but we may agree to finance a portion of the initial franchise fee for qualified prospective franchisees under specified terms and conditions.
13Trademarks
The franchisor grants you the right to operate a franchise under the name MR. ROOTER ®.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 79 · Item 13 · View Source
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Source NotesWe grant you the right to operate a franchise under the name MR. ROOTER ® .
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
The initial franchise agreement lasts 10 years.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 84 · Item 17 · View Source
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Source NotesInitial term is 10 years.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 238 franchised locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 84 · Item 20 · View Source
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Source NotesFranchised 2025 228 238 +10
Find The Right Business For The Life You Want.
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Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
Your Role
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Your Shortlist
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Your Market
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