We make sure Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Franchise cost is an investment affordable with the potential for high returns
Our passion is to help as many entrepreneurs become successful business owners as possible, and that means we keep a close eye on bluefrog Plumbing + Drain cost. The visionary executive team at bluefrog Plumbing + Drain franchise shares one fundamental belief: the best way to participate in the market at your full value is to go into business for yourself.

Because of our strong belief in entrepreneurship, bluefrog Plumbing + Drain is one of the most affordable business opportunities in the $110 billion industry1. The total investment to open a bluefrog Plumbing + Drain franchise ranges from $100,430 to $351,015. Unlike other brands in the plumbing industry or home services industries, bluefrog Plumbing + Drain franchise owners benefit from a straightforward business model that is quick to scale.
We Offer a BIG Discount to Military Veterans
If you’re a military veteran, franchising with us is even more affordable. Because we know that veterans have the leadership skills, ability to follow a business model and an endless drive to succeed, we believe that the path to business ownership for veterans should be easy. For all qualified U.S. veterans, bluefrog Plumbing + Drain offers 7% off the franchise fee to help you find a meaningful life in business after your exemplary service to our country. We cannot thank you enough!
For a detailed overview of all of the expenses and fees associated with the bluefrog Plumbing + Drain cost, please review Item 7 from our most recent Franchise Disclosure Document:
Standard Franchise
Type of Expenditure | Low Amount | High Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Franchise Fee | $47,500 | $135,000 | Lump sum | Upon execution of the Franchise Agreement | Us |
Travel and Living Expenses During Training | $1,000 | $2,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Airlines, hotels, and retaurants |
Lease, Utility and Security Deposits | $0 | $3,000 | As agreed | When you sign your lease or start an account with a utility company | Landlord, utility company |
Insurance Premium, 3 months | $2,000 | $6,000 | As agreed | Prior to opening | Insurance agent or carrier |
Business License and Permits | $2,000 | $4,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Government agencies |
Rent (3-month period after opening) | $0 | $6,000 | As agreed | As agreed | Landlord |
Vehicle(s) | $3,500 | $40,000 | As negotiated | As negotiated | Third parties |
Vehicle(s) "Wrap" Advertising | $2,200 | $2,200 | As incurred | As agreed | Vendor |
Signage and Graphics | $0 | $1,500 | As incurred | As agreed | Vendor |
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $14,500 | $62,500 | As incurred | As agreed | Vendor |
Startup Costs | $1,600 | $3,000 | As incurred | As agreed | Third parties |
Computer Setup and Annual Database Access | $400 | $2,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Third parties |
Operating System Software Fee (3-month period after opening) | $930 | $1,515 | As agreed | As agreed | Vendor |
Internet (3-month period after opening) | $100 | $300 | As agreed | As agreed | Third parties |
Initial Inventory and Operating Supplies (3-month period after opening) | $3,000 | $6,000 | As Incurred | As agreed | Vendor |
Initial Advertising and Grand Previous (3-month period after opening) | $6,000 | $10,000 | Lump Sum | As agreed | Vendor |
Professional Fees | $0 | $1,000 | Lump Sum; Must be replenished on a regular basis | As agreed | Third parties |
Additional Funds, 3 Months | $25,000 | $75,000 | As Incurred | As incurred | Employees, utilities, suppliers, etc. |
TOTAL | $109,730 | $361,015 |
Conversion Franchise
Type of Expenditure | Low Amount | High Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Franchise Fee | $22,500 | $135,000 | Lump sum | Upon execution of the Franchise Agreement | Us |
Travel and Living Expenses During Training | $1,000 | $2,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Airlines, hotels, and retaurants |
Lease, Utility and Security Deposits | $0 | $3,000 | As agreed | When you sign your lease or start an account with a utility company | Landlord, utility company |
Insurance Premium, 3 months | $0 | $6,000 | As agreed | Prior to opening | Insurance agent or carrier |
Business License and Permits | $0 | $4,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Government agencies |
Rent (3-month period after opening) | $0 | $6,000 | As agreed | As agreed | Landlord |
Vehicle(s) | $0 | $40,000 | As negotiated | As negotiated | Third parties |
Vehicle(s) "Wrap" Advertising | $2,200 | $2,200 | As incurred | As agreed | Vendor |
Signage and Graphics | $0 | $1,500 | As incurred | As agreed | Vendor |
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $0 | $62,500 | As incurred | As agreed | Vendor |
Startup Costs | $1,600 | $3,000 | As incurred | As agreed | Third parties |
Computer Setup and Annual Database Access | $0 | $2,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Third parties |
Operating System Software Fee (3-month period after opening) | $930 | $1,515 | As agreed | As agreed | Vendor |
Internet (3-month period after opening) | $0 | $300 | As agreed | As agreed | Third parties |
Initial Inventory and Operating Supplies (3-month period after opening) | $3,000 | $6,000 | As Incurred | As agreed | Vendor |
Initial Advertising and Grand Previous (3-month period after opening) | $6,000 | $10,000 | Lump Sum | As agreed | Vendor |
Professional Fees | $0 | $1,000 | Lump Sum; Must be replenished on a regular basis | As agreed | Third parties |
Additional Funds, 3 Months | $0 | $25,000 | As Incurred | As incurred | Employees, utilities, suppliers, etc. |
TOTAL | $37,230 | $203,515 |