3 Reasons Why Starting a Plumbing Business is a Good Idea

In an era where essential businesses thrive, entrepreneurs can no longer afford to overlook the plumbing industry

For far too long, entrepreneurs have overlooked the plumbing industry. This is usually due to  the negative misconceptions that plague it, or the fact that plumbing is considered “too technical” a business to operate without any experience.

In reality, owning a plumbing business is all about taking care of people, and owners of plumbing businesses can hire qualified plumbers to take care of the technical work. The current shortage of plumbers in the industry, and the simple fact that every American relies on their plumbing systems working, means that entrepreneurs who are passionate about delivering a customer-focused service have a lot to gain from owning a plumbing business. 

Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain is the leading plumbing brand focused on customer service. As a bluefrog Plumbing + Drain franchise owner, you’ll quickly come to learn that we believe that educating consumers is the most important aspect of the business because of these negative perceptions. This is why we are working to debunk these myths and are available 24/7 to not only solve customers’ plumbing needs, but also provide the best customer service in the plumbing industry.

More importantly, with a proven business model that’s easy to scale, our bluefrog Plumbing + Drain is one of the most affordable franchise opportunities in the home services industry. The initial investment estimate to begin operations of a new bluefrog Plumbing + Drain franchise starts at $127,130. Franchisees can start generating revenue quickly because we do not require a brick-and-mortar location and it only takes one van and a few employees to begin operations. 

Here are three reasons why you should invest in bluefrog Plumbing + Drain:

Plumbing businesses have been deemed ‘essential’

While the economy has been struggling, plumbing businesses have been deemed essential, meaning that they are allowed to stay open during the outbreak. For bluefrog Plumbing + Drain franchise owners, this puts them in an even more advantageous position, as home and property owners rely on plumbers every day. Additionally, if you haven’t taken the plunge yet, the plumbing industry generates more than $110 billion annually, according to IBIS World. Ultimately, the demand for plumbing services not only makes owning a plumbing business a best-bet investment, but plumbing is also the only truly recession-resistant business opportunity in the home services space.

bluefrog is passionate about helping franchisees thrive 

Although plumbing may seem complicated, and it can be, franchise owners with bluefrog Plumbing + Drain know that they are never alone in business. This is why bluefrog Plumbing + Drain coaches you through the process of hiring the best plumbers in the industry to work for you. In addition, we have designed our business model to help maximize profitability for our franchise owners. At bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, our powerhouse support emphasizes financial awareness and also includes a full suite of marketing services, as well as ongoing coaching  and mentoring to ensure your business continues to grow over the long-term. 

“We’re the new kid on the block,” says Gary Findley, CEO of bluefrog Plumbing + Drain. “It’s all about creating a business that can thrive over the long-term. People are coming to us – they’re changing careers, they’re investing their savings and they trust us to do right by them. We take that very seriously. It’s our main focus to help our franchisees succeed. I have to look them in the face, and I have to know that we’ve done right by them, that we’ve helped them achieve their goals.”

You don’t have to be a plumber to succeed

Since our founding, bluefrog has stood out from our competitors because of our core philosophy: it’s about people, not plumbing. Plumbing is a business like any other — you hire the best talent, focus on growing your business, networking in your community and excel at providing the best service for your customers. Whether you are an entrepreneur with zero experience in the plumbing business, or are converting your existing business, bluefrog Plumbing + Drain provides the systems, the processes, the technical training, and the communications training to get you up and running. 

Bring the fast-growing plumbing franchise to your community today

A blueFrog Plumbing + Drain franchise is a low-cost investment opportunity offering high growth potential. Join this fresh new brand as it spreads throughout the nation in 2020 and beyond. The total cost to open a bluefrog Plumbing + Drain franchise ranges from $127,130 to $370,915 — much less than the usual plumbing franchise brands due to the lack of brick-and-mortar expenses. 

For in-depth details about the blueFrog Plumbing + Drain franchise opportunity, fill out our free franchise information request form.