Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Jumps to No. 194 on Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500®

COLUMBIA, Md. — Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, the nationally recognized residential plumbing franchise, has been named to Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500, ranking No. 194 overall, up significantly from No. 288 in 2025.

Entrepreneur’s annual Franchise 500 ranking is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive evaluations of franchise opportunities, assessing brands on factors including unit growth, financial strength and stability, brand power, franchisee support, and more.

“Moving up nearly 100 spots on the Franchise 500 is a huge reflection of the collective success of our franchise owners and the strength of our system,” said Steve Clemente, President and Chief Operating Officer of Trades Brands at Authority Brands. “This achievement is a direct testament to their hard work, supported by our robust operating model and long-term focus on building a strong, sustainable brand.”

Now in its 47th year, the Franchise 500 evaluates franchise systems using a cumulative score based on more than 150 data points.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing’s continued rise in the rankings is a testament to its established presence in the rapidly growing home services sector. As part of Authority Brands, the brand benefits from an impressive suite of shared services and strategic support designed to help franchise owners operate efficiently in local markets.

“Our success is driven by the dedication of our franchise owners in their local communities,” Clemente said. “Our focus remains on providing them with the systems and tools to succeed, and recognition like this really reinforces that approach and the exciting direction of the brand.”

To view Benjamin Franklin Plumbing’s full profile on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500®, visit: * Results are also featured in the January/February 2026 issue of Entrepreneur.*

Founded in 2001, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing currently operates in more than 300 locations across North America. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, the company's highly trained and licensed plumbers offer a full range of plumbing services that meet the highest industry standards, including installation, repair, and replacement. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is part of Authority Brands, the parent company to leading home service brands across the plumbing, electrical services, residential cleaning, at-home care, swimming pool repair and maintenance, tree care, restoration, and pest control services sector.