1-Tom-Plumber
Home Services · HVAC & Plumbing
- Active units
- 37
- Avg unit volume
- $1.6M
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About 1-Tom-Plumber
1-Tom-Plumber is a leading brand offering comprehensive plumbing, drain cleaning, excavation, and water damage services. With our focus on customer satisfaction, we strive to be the best in the industry. Our team is available 24/7/365 to fulfill the immediate needs of both residential and commercial customers. We prioritize women's safety and ensure that our female clients feel secure and comfortable in their homes or workplaces. All our technicians are courteous, clean, and highly trained to provide top-notch service. At 1-Tom-Plumber, we pay homage to the contributions of Thomas Tom Crapper, a renowned figure in the plumbing industry. Inspired by his commitment to quality and innovation, we have named our brand after him and continue to uphold his legacy. When you choose 1-Tom-Plumber, you can expect immediate assistance for all your emergency plumbing, drain, and water damage needs. Just remember, our name is also our phone number - call 1-866-758-6237 for prompt and reliable service. Trust us to deliver excellence in everything we do.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
500 – 1,000 sq ft
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations56
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings23
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate51.4%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR56.0%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio5.8×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$346k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open105 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.