Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise for sale in Tuxedo, New York
List Price: $30,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
N/A (undeveloped)
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
Upon Inquiry
Value of Assets
Upon Inquiry
Year Established
Upon Inquiry
Location Is
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Approx. Monthly Rent
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Total Employees
Upon Inquiry
+3 MonthsTransition
Support
Very FlexiblePrice/Terms
Flexibility
SignificantSeller financing Available
Full-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
You can start up a profitable home services business without needing to be a licensed contractor! This territory covers an area of New York State that doesn’t require a plumbing license to operate. You can easily make your business stand out from the crowd with the outstanding brand reputation of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. The territory covers many high income areas. Territory population: 150,000. Estimated number of homes in territory: 61,000. Orange County’s median household income is $96,497.
This territory was open briefly before the owner experienced a sudden and unexpected personal challenge that impeded their ability to run the business. This is an outstanding area that is primed for massive growth. There is also room to expand the territory in the future.
Growth opportunities
This franchise offers a great way to start a service-based business without trades experience or licensing. The territory and its surrounding areas allow for this business to operated without the need for complex government licenses, so the owner can closely focus on customer service and building a profitable business.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
The owner will be primarily focused on recruiting and managing field technicians, as well as marketing and customer acquisition. The owner is not expected to perform any plumbing work.
Reason for Selling
The current owner operated this territory for a short time, but unexpectedly faced life changes that impede their ability to operate the business.
Why I Love My Franchise
Everybody needs a plumber! A home plumbing service is a service that virtually all homeowners need, and one that can be profitably built with proper attention to good service and customer care. Many homeowners have "their plumber" that they keep on call for the rest of their lives when they need plumbing help, and that leads to great repeated business.
About Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a residential and light commercial plumbing franchise founded in 2000 and franchising since 2001, operating hundreds of locations across North America. Branded as “The Punctual Plumber®,” the brand built its identity around an on-time service guarantee: customers receive $5 for every minute a technician arrives late, up to $300. A 100% satisfaction guarantee completes the brand’s reliability-first customer proposition.
Services cover the full range of residential plumbing: repairs and installations, water heater maintenance and replacement, drain cleaning, water treatment, and 24/7 emergency call-outs. This range supports multiple revenue streams across planned maintenance and urgent repair demand throughout the year.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing operates within Authority Brands, a major home services franchisor that also manages One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Mister Sparky, The Cleaning Authority, and more than a dozen other brands. The parent network gives franchise owners access to cross-brand buying power, shared operational infrastructure, and the backing of one of the home services sector’s largest multi-brand platforms.
Franchisee Support
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing provides 35 hours of classroom training for incoming owners, followed by ongoing access to Success Academy, the brand's online platform with more than 175 courses available 24/7. Curriculum spans lead generation, troubleshooting, and trade skills, with in-person workshops and Pearson-powered technical courses. The OpX® system covers customer service, business planning, and KPI management. BuyMax delivers preferred supplier pricing, BuyMax Fleet, and BuyMax Communications. Support is available 24/7/365. Resale buyers should confirm what initial training and OpX® access transfers with ownership.
Brand Accolades & Awards
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing has earned consistent recognition in Entrepreneur's annual Franchise 500, ranking #194 in 2026 and appearing on the Franchise Top 200+ list for seven consecutive years through 2024. In October 2024, the brand received the Best Franchisee Profitability and Validation Award at the International Franchise Association's Franchise Leadership & Development Conference, a recognition that specifically credits support for franchisee financial performance. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific unit's local visibility, customer reviews, and territory reputation.
Industry / Market
The US plumbing services industry is valued at approximately $191.4 billion according to IBISWorld, driven by housing maintenance, ageing infrastructure, emergency call-out demand, and growing interest in water treatment and efficient water heating. The category is broadly recession-resistant: plumbing repairs are often non-discretionary, keeping demand stable across economic cycles. Year-round residential and light commercial demand limits the seasonality common in other home services categories. For resale buyers, local housing density, territory competition, and the unit's service history are the most relevant demand indicators.
Ideal Owner
The brand suits operators comfortable managing a staffed, mobile service business. Plumbing experience is not required; the franchise is open to first-time business owners, experienced tradespeople, and professionals from adjacent home services sectors. Day-to-day responsibilities centre on hiring and retaining licensed plumbers, managing scheduling and dispatch, driving local marketing, and maintaining the service standards the brand is built around. Process-driven candidates who are comfortable coordinating a licensed technical workforce tend to fit well.