About Zoom Drain Franchise
Zoom Drain is a specialized plumbing franchise focused exclusively on drain cleaning, sewer inspection, installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement services.
Franchising since 2014 under the parent company ZD Holdco, LLC, the brand operates with the motto "Fast.
Focused.
Zoom Drain Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales ($1,000/month min after 6 months) of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% Brand Fund ($670/month min) + $1K/month local | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $207,925 – $251,732 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $208K–$252K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales ($1,000/month min after 6 months)) and marketing fee (2% Brand Fund ($670/month min) + $1K/month local) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Technology Fee | $150/month + $25/email |
| Call Center | 3% of Gross Sales (optional) |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 3 phases, 92 hours total |
| Classroom Training | 72 |
| On-the-Job Training | 20 |
| Training Location | Plymouth Meeting, PA and franchisee location |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected Territory by zip codes |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | ~300,000 population |
| Description | Subject to minimum 2:1 Gross Sales to population ratio in year 3+ |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 5 years (2 renewals) |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | Within territory + 50-mile radius |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Principal Owner must participate day-to-day |
| Required Suppliers | 35-55% initial, 5-10% ongoing from approved suppliers |
Zoom Drain Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Zoom Drain Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Zoom Drain System Growth
Zoom Drain currently operates 17 franchised locations and 3 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 17 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 1
State Registrations
Registered in 13 states: CA, FL, GA, IL, ME, MD, NE, NJ, NY, NC, TX, UT, WA
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