The brand traces its franchising roots to the early 2000s, when a group of independent plumbing businesses came together through a buying group. The goal was to better compete in a fragmented industry and bring structure to what was often an informal, highly localized trade. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing was acquired by Authority Brands, which brought the operational support and systems needed to scale.
Wade joined 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills on the “Meet the Franchise” podcast to discuss why plumbing’s recession-resistant demand continues to attract franchise buyers and how Benjamin Franklin Plumbing’s systems and service standards help owners scale. A transcript of the interview, edited for length and clarity, has been provided below.