Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

$BFPNF500 #194
CategoryMaintenance
SubcategoryPlumbing
Locations409
Franchisee Count96
Franchise Fee$43,000
Item 7 Low$143,273
Item 7 Midpoint$214,988
Item 7 High$286,702
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Revenue or $1,500 per month minimum, whichever is greater
Ad / Brand Fund7.5%
Sold Not Open20
ParentApax Partners, LLP
PE / InvestorApax Partners, LLP
Founded2001
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business24
Began FranchisingSeptember 2001
HQColumbia, MD
Executives10
LinksWeb
Main Phone(410)740-1900
FDD IssuedApril 26, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers franchises for the establishment and operation of plumbing businesses providing residential and light commercial plumbing services, including maintenance, repair, remodeling and replacement; water conditioning maintenance, repair and replacement; and drain and septic tank digging, cleaning, re-piping and replacement.

Benjamin Franklin Franchising SPE LLC is a Delaware limited liability company, wholly owned by AB Assetco LLC, which is part of Authority Brands, Inc. Key executives include President Lance Sinclair and COO Michael Green.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers franchises for the establishment and operation of plumbing businesses providing residential and light commercial plumbing services, including maintenance, repair, remodeling and replacement; water conditioning maintenance, repair and replacement; and drain and septic tank digging, cleaning, re-piping and replacement.

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