ZPlumberz
Home Services · HVAC & Plumbing
- Royalty
- 8.0%
of weekly Net Sales
About ZPlumberz
Z PLUMBERZ is your all-in-one solution for all your plumbing, sewers, and drains needs. With locations conveniently located near you, we offer prompt and reliable same-day service with upfront pricing. Our team of experts is trained to handle emergency situations such as burst or frozen pipes, clogged drains and toilets, and leaky plumbing fixtures. We also specialize in services like flood basement cleanup, low water pressure solutions, and repair and installation of appliances and fixtures including toilets, sinks, faucets, garbage disposals, showers, bathtubs, and more. Additionally, we provide comprehensive drain cleaning and maintenance, as well as hot water system services, including repair, installation, and maintenance of water heaters. Our sewer services encompass main sewer line repair, sewer line cleaning, sewer pipe installation, and backflow testing. Trust Z PLUMBERZ for all your plumbing needs and experience reliable service from a trusted brand. Contact us today at 1-833-786-7928 to request service or visit our website to find your nearest location.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$45k
- Multi-territory purchase discount
$10,000 off the Initial Franchise Fee for each additional Standard Franchise purchased at the same time
- First responder discount
$2,500 off the Initial Franchise Fee on the first Territory; cannot be combined with veteran discount
- Experience Discount
Initial Franchise Fee reduced to $29,900 for qualified licensed individuals with 2+ years industry experience
- Related Franchisee Package
25% discount on the Initial Franchise Fee for up to two Standard Franchises purchased at the same time
- Additional Franchise (existing franchisee)
Initial Franchise Fee of $24,900 for an additional Territory after at least one year in good standing
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
24000.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
300 sq ft
- Veteran discount
20.0% off franchise fee — 20% discount on the Initial Franchise Fee for the first Territory; as low as $35,920
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations31
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings7
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate14.8%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR30.5%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio2.3×
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 open90 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate8.0%
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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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.