Z PLUMBERZ Franchise Deep Dive: Units, Costs and Earnings

REPORTED COST TO GET IN: $232,670 - $390,210

REPORTED ROI (Item 19): Up to $2.4 million

Z PLUMBERZ is a plumbing brand that offers a range of services associated with pipes, drains, sewers and appliances. The U.S. plumbing industry was worth nearly $130 billion in 2023 and will likely continue to grow. For many homeowners, functioning plumbing is not a luxury — it’s a necessity. Because of this, owners who invest in Z PLUMBERZ are positioned to find stable, ongoing success.

There are currently 14 Z PLUMBERZ locations in the country, though some territories have multiple service trucks. While Z PLUMBERZ itself does not have an incredibly extensive network of owners, it is part of the larger BELFOR Franchise Group network, meaning franchisees still have access to a range of resources, industry professionals and fellow owners in the home services industry.

Z PLUMBERZ is a franchise brand that offers a wide range of plumbing-related services, including work on pipes, drains, appliances, sewer and hot water fixtures, as well as emergency services for frozen pipes and flooded basements. Z PLUMBERZ teams work out of mobile vans, meaning the business is generally a bit more flexible than one that operates solely out of a brick-and-mortar retail space.

According to the brand’s 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees could potentially bring in as much as $2.4 million in gross revenue. The average gross sales for all locations was $832,420.78, and the median gross sales for all locations was $777,985.

The estimated initial investment required to begin operation of a Z PLUMBERZ franchise ranges from $232,670 to $390,210. This includes the following costs:

• Franchise Fee: $44,900

• Initial Package Fee: $45,000

• Rent: $0 - $6,000

• Leasehold Improvements: $0 - $20,000

• Exterior Signage: $0 - $3,000

• Licenses and Permits: $500 - $5,000

• Technology System: $250 - $2,000

• Initial Supplies and Inventory: $2,500 - $53,900

• Insurance: $2,500 - $10,000

• Vehicles: $69,900 - $89,900

• Full-time Service Technician: $5,760 - $15,360

• Business Telephone Fee: $150 - $1,050

• High Speed Internet, Anti-Virus Software: $210 - $600

• Security Deposits, Utility Deposits: $0 - $2,500

• Costs Incurred While Attending Training: $1,000 - $5,000

• Grand Opening Advertising and Marketing: $0 - $6,000

• Additional Working Capital (three months): $60,000 - $80,000

Z PLUMBERZ assesses a $44,900 franchise fee.

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