Plumbing Paramedics to Add 8 Franchise Units in Columbus, Ohio

As it works to grow in 2023, the emerging plumbing service concept Plumbing Paramedics is looking to Columbus, Ohio. President of Startup Brands Ryan Carpenter says there is space to add eight new units in Columbus and surrounding areas like Westerville, Dublin, and Grove City.

“Columbus is about two hours away from our founding store in Indianapolis, Indiana,” Carpenter explained. “This provides franchise owners an attractive proximity to us should they ever need to come to our corporate headquarters for additional training or in-person support.”

With steady growth over the past decade, the Columbus area presents a strong population base that will drive business for Plumbing Paramedics owners. Because the concept was founded on a set of values that prioritizes the client experience and continues to be founder-led, owners differentiate themselves in their communities even further.

Market growth potential

“Serving a community with an essential on-demand business positions owners well to grow,” Carpenter explained. “But bringing the Plumbing Paramedics ideology and client experience into the equation really increases the value of the service. Our owners quickly become ingrained with the community and are many homes’ go-to for plumbing issues because homeowners know they will receive fair, honest and caring service.”

While Plumbing Paramedics welcomes both new franchise owners and established business owners, the power of conversion should be noted. Leaders of existing plumbing businesses can convert to the Plumbing Paramedics model, welcoming new levels of support and market expertise. However, taking this step does not remove the owner from the brand, and they still have complete ownership of their business, and are involved in day-to-day operations.

Under independent ownership, businesses tend to reach a ceiling; converting to the franchise model unlocks the support necessary for owners to break through the ceiling and continue to grow efficiently. For many small business owners, the decision to convert is what unlocks the potential of the larger industry.

Plumbing industry outlook

“The plumbing industry is a massive market,” Carpenter explained. “Billions of dollars of revenue are created by it each year, and it’s probably one of the most demanding home service industries out there. Plumbing is also fairly insulated from economic uncertainty — we continued to thrive during the pandemic — because it’s a service people will always need.”

The total investment necessary to begin the operation of a Plumbing Paramedics location ranges from $131,075-$239,825. For conversion opportunities, business owners can expect an estimated initial investment range of $49,075 – $114,925. To learn more about Plumbing Paramedics, visit .