How Plumbing Paramedics Provides Mom & Pop Shops the Opportunity To Scale

As plumbing franchise Plumbing Paramedics continues to grow, it is welcoming both new franchisees and existing business owners who are looking to convert. For people with existing businesses, the brand’s team is excited to support the seamless conversion of the existing business into a Plumbing Paramedics business.

“Plumbing Paramedics was originally established in an effort to bring a small-town feel to big-city service, and conversions are inherently a great fit for us,” explained Ryan Carpenter, the brand’s president. “Plumbing Paramedics began as a mom and pop business with my own family, and we’ve been able to expand our operating model to other independent owners by partnering with Threshold Brands. The support that exists within the franchise network is invaluable, and I’m excited to provide those resources to other businesses like my own.”

When a brand chooses to convert, Plumbing Paramedics and the larger Threshold Brands network brings resources that take the business to the next level.

According to Threshold Brands, “Most independent service companies hit a glass ceiling that hinders them from continual growth. We’ve discovered that by adding a few unique tools in just the right way you can break through that glass ceiling and begin to grow again.”

Through the conversion process, franchisees gain access to a proven recipe for success, including strong marketing support, hands-on coaching, proprietary software to manage things like sales, work orders, client billing and more, and strong recruiting practices to attract and develop only the best team of employees.

While things like the business’s name, branding and marketing materials will change, the process is not complicated and allows the new franchisee to be the same small business owner they have always been, now with the support of the franchisor.

Plumbing Paramedics’ sister brand, Heating + Air Paramedics, welcomed its first franchisees via conversion. After over two decades of operations in Indianapolis, Dave and Missie Carlile realized that the COVID-19 pandemic had brought some changes to the industry. They could either pivot or quit.

After meeting with the brand, the duo was impressed by its core values, operational standards, resources and more, and they decided to convert. Now, they are able to continue operating in their community with the support and resources they need to grow like a big business without losing their way of doing things.

“The option to convert an existing business to a Threshold Brands franchise allows business owners to break the plateau that many find themselves in. By gaining access to the tools we have to offer, owners can revitalize their growth and continue to make progress,” explained Ron Bender, vice president of franchise development at Threshold Brands. “For Threshold Brands, the conversion process allows us to continue growing with franchisees who have already established their businesses.

They join us with years of success and knowledge and provide valuable experience that enriches the entire Threshold Brands network.”

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Plumbing Paramedics franchise business ranges from $102,250-$205,800. That initial investment range includes a $40,000 fee that must be paid to the franchisor. To learn more about Plumbing Paramedics, visit *