Rooter-Man
Home Services · HVAC & Plumbing
- Active units
- 517
Franchised, year-end 2025
About Rooter-Man
SewerMan is a trusted leader in plumbing and sewer services, boasting over 50 years of experience and millions of satisfied customers. Renowned for its fast and affordable solutions, SewerMan specializes in a wide range of services including sewer repairs, inspections, septic repairs, pumping, and emergency plumbing. The company is dedicated to providing dependable service around the clock, understanding that sewer and septic emergencies can occur at any time. Each service is executed with a commitment to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, underscored by the positive testimonials from numerous clients. Operating locations across the United States and Canada, SewerMan prides itself on being local sewer and septic experts. Its offerings not only ensure immediate assistance but also provide long-term solutions such as pipe relining and sewer jetting. With a licensed and insured team, SewerMan is a reliable choice for both residential and commercial plumbing needs. For emergencies or service inquiries, customers can rely on SewerMan's 800 hotline for prompt assistance.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$5k
- Existing affiliate franchisee discount
10% discount on the Franchise Fee if you already own and operate an existing franchise in a system owned by us or our affiliates and are in compliance
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — 10% discount on the Franchise Fee for honorably discharged U.S. military veterans and current/retired first responders
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations517
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-3.4%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-11.0%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio—
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$64k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open2 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- 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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Location footprint
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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.