Why Convert Your Local Plumbing Business to Plumbing Paramedics?

Plumbing Paramedics, the plumbing franchise under the Threshold Brands umbrella, is poised for major franchise growth as the high demand for home services continues. Entrepreneurs are increasingly looking for ways to enter the thriving segment, and Plumbing Paramedics stands out with a turnkey operational model that allows franchisees to launch and scale quickly with minimal overhead costs. Similarly, Plumbing Paramedics is offering a conversion program for independent plumbing business owners who are interested in leveraging the company’s extensive support and resources to further scale their existing operation. 

“This conversion program is for those who are looking to take their business to the next level,” said Plumbing and Heating Paramedics Marketing Manager, Rebecca Pryde. “They want to leverage our brand name and marketing support and work with an expert team that can help them with training, understanding KPIs, calculating profitability and more. When you are a smaller business trying to handle everything yourself, it can be a lot. And outsourcing all of those things is very expensive. Joining a franchise system like ours allows you to overcome many of the obstacles holding you back from achieving your vision.”

So, what does the process look like for those interested in a conversion? Pryde says the Paramedics team aims to make it as simple as possible. It starts with an introduction call, which is designed to help the corporate team develop an understanding of the prospect, their current plumbing business and their long-term goals. The prospect will then visit a Plumbing and Heating Paramedics corporate location in order to see the operation live and in person. From there, the corporate team will send over the brand's FDD so the candidate can start their own due diligence process. If it ends up being the right fit, the candidate is ready to sign on and become a member of the Plumbing Paramedics franchise.

Once a conversion candidate has signed on with the brand, Pryde says they can expect to go through a 12-14 week onboarding process. “During that time, we are going to outline and work with the company to achieve everything they need to transition from their current company to a Plumbing Paramedics,” she said. “Our goal is to make sure that the journey is well thought-out and strategic. We don’t want it to be silent — communication with customers and the community is very important. This is an exciting move in the right direction, and we want people to know.” 

The Plumbing Paramedics team will also work closely with the incoming franchisee to ensure all operational changes are done correctly. “Whether it be converting the look of the truck and the uniform or adapting the way the business handles invoicing or technology, we are there to process everything,” said Pryde. 

By converting their business to a Plumbing Paramedics, incoming franchisees will also have access to unparalleled support moving forward. For example, Pryde says franchisees can expect support in operations, finance, marketing, and resources to help in recruiting and retaining employees.

“Sending out branded emails letting existing customers know of the change, investing in marketing resources, building out consumer-facing websites — whatever it is the business owner needs to make the conversion smooth and efficient, we want to provide,” said Pryde.

With professional marketing strategies, competitive pricing, training and retention tools, more buying power and a best-in-class operating manual, Plumbing Paramedics conversion franchisees can easily build on an established following throughout their territory in no time. Additionally, Plumbing Paramedics franchise owners can leverage an inventory management system, flat-rate price book, marketing ROI tracking tool and a customer software system to help retain important client info.

The ideal Plumbing Paramedics conversion candidate, Pryde says, is a plumbing business owner who has the ability to put in the time and effort to overcome a plateau in their growth but needs the infrastructure to get there. Usually, this is a business that brings in around $500,000 to $800,000 in revenue a year but can’t seem to reach that $1 million threshold. 

“Small business owners, even if they are successful, will often come up against a wall in which they can’t quite get the next truck on the road or reach that next level of revenue,” said Pryde. “Converting to a Plumbing Paramedics franchise is a great solution, but only if you are committed and willing to work alongside us as a partner and find the path towards growth.”

In 2022, Plumbing Paramedics’ sister brand, Heating + Air Paramedics, welcomed its first franchisees via conversion. Now, Pryde says there is plenty of white space available across the country for existing business owners looking to convert their company into a Plumbing Paramedics franchise.

“Plumbing Paramedics was originally established in an effort to bring a small-town feel and service to all markets around the country, big and small. Conversions are inherently a great fit for us,” said Ryan Carpenter, the brand’s president. “Plumbing Paramedics began as a mom-and-pop business with my own family, and we’ve been able to expand our operating model to other independent owners by partnering with Threshold Brands. The support that exists within the franchise network is invaluable, and I’m excited to provide those resources to other businesses like my own.”

The total investment necessary to begin the operation of a Plumbing Paramedics location ranges from $131,075-$239,825. For conversion opportunities, business owners can expect an estimated initial investment range of $49,075 – $114,925. To learn more about Plumbing Paramedics, visit https://www.theplumbingparamedicsfranchise.com/.