Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is one of the fastest-growing plumbing franchises in the country. A part of Authority Brands, the franchise has built a name on reliability and professionalism, delivering plumbing services that people count on. For franchise owners, that reputation translates into real staying power, and right now, the momentum behind the brand is only picking up speed.
Here are five reasons it might be the right time to make a move.
There’s no such thing as a convenient time for a plumbing issue. These problems need fixing right away, and customers aren’t waiting around to get help. That urgency keeps franchise owners busy year-round, and it makes the business model incredibly resilient.
“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. That level of demand creates a resilient, recession-resistant business for our franchise owners.”
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing isn’t just essential; it’s also built to scale. According to the brand’s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the average gross revenue for franchisees in fiscal year 2024 was $2,881,095. Top performers go even higher.
“Our highest gross revenue of franchisees in the top 25% according to our Item 19 in our Benjamin Franklin Plumbing FDD was $26,310,490,” Montanez said. “We break the data into quartiles so candidates can get a realistic view of performance.”
Franchisees get more than just a brand name. Through BuyMax, Authority Brands’ in-house purchasing program, owners get access to discounts, vendor deals and rebates that can significantly improve margins.
“The BuyMax group is an in-house purchasing arm for us,” Montanez said. “They will negotiate deals and opportunities, discounts and rebates for our franchises that are second to none. They just do a great job at it.”
It also makes it easier to present customers with real options — not just a one-size-fits-all approach. “It works extremely well, and it’s something homeowners have said is really comforting to them,” Montanez said. “They don’t feel like someone’s trying to upsell them to the Cadillac of all products — they feel like they’re being worked with and treated fairly.”
You don’t need to carve out your own space. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers protected territories, and the process of selecting one is a joint effort based on things like population, competition and whether you’re in a metro or rural market.
“We’re targeting 24 new Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchises in 2025,” Montanez said. “Since 2022, the brand has seen strong momentum, and we still have great markets available across the country for the right owners.”
Growth is encouraged, but it’s done with care. “We work very well with responsible franchising. We don’t want you to be dirt rich and cash flow poor,” Montanez said. “Most brands are limited to two, maybe three, but most of them, anywhere from one to two, one to three units, is all you need to get started. You can grow later.”
The majority of franchise owners aren’t licensed tradespeople. They come from business backgrounds such as operations, leadership, and team management, and rely on the brand’s systems and training to run a solid operation.
“We’re seeking strong business leaders, not licensed tradespeople,” Montanez explained. “You don’t need to be a plumber to own a Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise.”
As of May, Authority Brands had awarded 30 new franchise agreements and 45 territories across its trade brands — Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Mister Sparky, and One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning. “None of the new owners came from plumbing, HVAC, or electrical backgrounds,” Montanez noted. “Not one.”
With comprehensive tools, training, and ongoing support built into the franchise model, new owners are well-positioned to thrive. “If you follow the system and build a team culture committed to delivering on time and in full, you’re setting yourself up for long-term success,” he said.
If you're thinking about investing in a franchise that meets a real need, has room to expand and doesn’t require a specific technical background, this might be the right opportunity to explore.
To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit https://benjaminfranklinplumbingfranchise.com/.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
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Vice President of Franchise Development David Montanez shares why this trusted, tech-driven brand is growing fast with strong unit economics, wide territory availability and top-tier support.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is one of the fastest-growing plumbing franchises in the country. A part of Authority Brands, the franchise has built a name on reliability and professionalism, delivering plumbing services that people count on. For franchise owners, that reputation translates into real staying power, and right now, the momentum behind the brand is only picking up speed.
Here are five reasons it might be the right time to make a move.
There’s no such thing as a convenient time for a plumbing issue. These problems need fixing right away, and customers aren’t waiting around to get help. That urgency keeps franchise owners busy year-round, and it makes the business model incredibly resilient.
“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. That level of demand creates a resilient, recession-resistant business for our franchise owners.”
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing isn’t just essential; it’s also built to scale. According to the brand’s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the average gross revenue for franchisees in fiscal year 2024 was $2,881,095. Top performers go even higher.
“Our highest gross revenue of franchisees in the top 25% according to our Item 19 in our Benjamin Franklin Plumbing FDD was $26,310,490,” Montanez said. “We break the data into quartiles so candidates can get a realistic view of performance.”
Franchisees get more than just a brand name. Through BuyMax, Authority Brands’ in-house purchasing program, owners get access to discounts, vendor deals and rebates that can significantly improve margins.
“The BuyMax group is an in-house purchasing arm for us,” Montanez said. “They will negotiate deals and opportunities, discounts and rebates for our franchises that are second to none. They just do a great job at it.”
It also makes it easier to present customers with real options — not just a one-size-fits-all approach. “It works extremely well, and it’s something homeowners have said is really comforting to them,” Montanez said. “They don’t feel like someone’s trying to upsell them to the Cadillac of all products — they feel like they’re being worked with and treated fairly.”
You don’t need to carve out your own space. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers protected territories, and the process of selecting one is a joint effort based on things like population, competition and whether you’re in a metro or rural market.
“We’re targeting 24 new Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchises in 2025,” Montanez said. “Since 2022, the brand has seen strong momentum, and we still have great markets available across the country for the right owners.”
Growth is encouraged, but it’s done with care. “We work very well with responsible franchising. We don’t want you to be dirt rich and cash flow poor,” Montanez said. “Most brands are limited to two, maybe three, but most of them, anywhere from one to two, one to three units, is all you need to get started. You can grow later.”
The majority of franchise owners aren’t licensed tradespeople. They come from business backgrounds such as operations, leadership, and team management, and rely on the brand’s systems and training to run a solid operation.
“We’re seeking strong business leaders, not licensed tradespeople,” Montanez explained. “You don’t need to be a plumber to own a Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise.”
As of May, Authority Brands had awarded 30 new franchise agreements and 45 territories across its trade brands — Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Mister Sparky, and One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning. “None of the new owners came from plumbing, HVAC, or electrical backgrounds,” Montanez noted. “Not one.”
With comprehensive tools, training, and ongoing support built into the franchise model, new owners are well-positioned to thrive. “If you follow the system and build a team culture committed to delivering on time and in full, you’re setting yourself up for long-term success,” he said.
If you're thinking about investing in a franchise that meets a real need, has room to expand and doesn’t require a specific technical background, this might be the right opportunity to explore.
To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit https://benjaminfranklinplumbingfranchise.com/.
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