Top 10 Reasons to Become a Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchisee in 2026

Unlike businesses that rely on discretionary spending, plumbing companies provide services homeowners and businesses need regardless of economic conditions. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, the 360-plus-unit plumbing franchise under Authority Brands, has built its franchise model around that need, pairing a nationally recognized brand with operational systems, technology and support designed to help owners grow.

Leaky pipes, broken water heaters and sewer backups don't wait for the economy to improve. Plumbing is an essential service, providing franchise owners with recurring demand from homeowners and businesses year-round. That consistent need has helped make home services one of franchising's most resilient industries.

“Plumbing is an essential service. When something goes wrong, you need a professional and you need them fast,” said David Montanez, vice president of franchise development. “Benjamin Franklin Plumbing was deemed essential during the pandemic because these are not services that can wait.”

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is built for business operators as much as skilled tradespeople. The company recruits franchisees who can lead teams, manage operations and build customer relationships while hiring licensed technicians to perform the work. That creates opportunities for entrepreneurs from a wide range of professional backgrounds.

“Success in this system is not about having trade skills,” Montanez said. “It is about creating the right culture. We look for individuals with strong business instincts, leadership experience and the discipline to follow an established system. Everything else can be taught.”

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing has spent years building consumer trust around its "The Punctual Plumber" promise. The franchise has built its reputation around showing up on time, providing upfront pricing and delivering dependable service, qualities many homeowners look for when choosing a plumber.

“There’s a level of professionalism and transparency that customers aren’t used to seeing in this industry,” Montanez said.

As part of Authority Brands, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchisees gain access to resources that would be difficult for an independent plumbing company to build on its own. Owners benefit from national marketing, business coaching, technology platforms, vendor relationships and ongoing operational support backed by one of the largest home service franchise organizations in North America.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchisees have access to BuyMax, the company's purchasing platform that negotiates preferred pricing on equipment, fleet vehicles, supplies, insurance and other operating expenses.

Those savings can improve profitability while helping owners remain competitive in their local markets.

Rather than creating processes from scratch, franchisees receive established systems for scheduling, dispatching, pricing, lead management, customer communication and technician performance. Combined with business coaching and ongoing training, the operating platform allows owners to spend more time growing the business and less time solving operational challenges.

"If you have not worked in the plumbing industry, you have no idea what to do,” said Richard Willard, vice president of customer success at Authority Brands. “Well, that’s where you have this great team from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing that leads in.”

In 2025, the 86 Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchisees that operated for the full fiscal year reported average gross revenue of $2,847,962 per franchisee, according to the company's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Results vary across the system, but the Item 19 numbers show that franchise owners can generate significant revenue.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing already has more than 360 locations across North America, but the brand still has open territories in many markets. It is continuing to expand while also supporting current franchisees who want to grow.

Some Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchisees go on to open more territories as their businesses grow. Others add HVAC or electrical brands within the Authority Brands family, building on the employees, customers and infrastructure they already have in place.

“We’ve seen a lot of success with multi-brand ownership,” Montanez said. “These services go hand in hand, and running them out of the same location creates an efficient operation.”

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing continues investing in technology, franchisee support and national growth while expanding its footprint across North America. Combined with strong consumer awareness and the backing of Authority Brands, the company enters 2026 with momentum that continues attracting both customers and prospective franchise owners.