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  • Averaging Over $1,900,000 in Sales in Simple, Scalable, Profitable Model.
  • Niche, Recession-Proof, Essential Service with Minimal Competition and Consistent Demand.
  • Turnkey Truck Program Providing All Trucks, Tools, and Equipment.
  • Dedicated Corporate Recruiting Team to Source and Vet Employees for Franchisees.
  • Comprehensive In-House Training Facilities Developing Your Skilled Technicians

Business Model

Founded by industry veterans Jim Criniti and Ellen Rohr, Zoom Drain was built on a foundation of industry expertise and sound business acumen. With this strong leadership, Zoom Drain has gained recognition as a leader in the drain and sewer market, driven by a simple, scalable, and profitable business model. Extensive time and resources went into creating what’s now the industry’s best systems. Zoom Drain is dedicated to supporting franchisees in overcoming three key challenges for service-based businesses: Calls, Techs, and Trucks.

Key Facts & Figures

Total Investment

$259,618 - $485,641

Royalty Fee

6%

Advertising Fee

2%

Significant Capital Expenditure Items

Vehicle & Equipment, Tools, and Supplies Inventory, Opening Marketing and Advertising, Lease Improvements, Franchise Fee, and Working Capital.

Initial Franchise Fee

One Unit

$49,500

Two Units

$89,500

Three Units

$119,500

Minimum Liquid Capital Required

$150,000

Minimum Net Worth Required

$450,000

FDD Item 19 Summary*

Discloses $1,487,591 average gross sales in 2023 by middle third franchisees in operation 2+ years and average gross sales per job per franchisee.

History

Founders Jim Criniti and Ellen Rohr combined decades of hands-on experience and business expertise to shape the Zoom Drain franchise into an industry powerhouse. Jim’s technical mastery of drain services and Ellen’s business-savvy approach created a franchise model that’s both profitable and scalable. With a deep understanding of both the industry’s demands and the mechanics of running a successful business, their leadership has solidified Zoom Drain’s reputation as a leader in the drain and sewer sector. Today, their vision and commitment to operational excellence have made Zoom Drain a sought-after franchise, respected for its innovative systems and reliable service.

Year Founded

1995

# of Franchise Units

186

Year Franchising Began

2015

# Total Units

3

Headquarters

Philadelphia, PA

# Franchisees

70+

Immigration Friendly

No

Veteran Incentives

Yes

Operational Attributes

Industry Category

Home Services

Home Based

No

B2B / B2C

Both

Owner Involvement

Owners can be actively involved as owner-operators, managing daily operations, or semi-absentee, hiring a manager while focusing on strategy. Semi-absentee owners are more hands-on initially to ensure smooth business operations.

Day In The Life

A Zoom Drain franchise owner manages calls, technicians, and trucks to ensure smooth operations and growth. The day starts with reviewing schedules and overseeing call volume, job progress, and customer satisfaction. Owners support their team, maintain trucks, monitor finances, and adjust marketing strategies. They build relationships with referral partners and follow up with customers. At the end of the day, they evaluate performance, address challenges, and plan ahead to maintain service quality and profitability.

Services/Income Streams

Zoom Drain’s business model offers diverse income streams through essential drain and sewer solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Services include drain cleaning, sewer inspections, repair or replacement of systems, grease trap pumping, septic tank maintenance, planned maintenance, and selling proprietary drain care products. This ensures consistent income while meeting varied customer needs.

Customer Base

Residential homeowners, commercial business owners, property managers, and industries like food service and hospitality. Customers include those needing drain cleaning, sewer maintenance, grease trap services, and emergency repairs for both planned and unexpected issues.

Business Hours

Usually standard business hours unless by customer request.

Competition

Plumbers typically are not competitors of Zoom Drain and in fact are sources for referrals and new business because they often lack the desire and equipment to take on the kind technical work done by Zoom Drain.

Scalability

This business is highly scalable due to its niche, recession-proof services, requiring only 3-4 employees to start. Its turnkey systems for recruiting, training, and operations streamline growth, while a proven model supports expanding territories and increasing customer demand effectively.

Recession Strength

due to its essential, non-discretionary services. Customers prioritize resolving drain and sewer issues, which are unavoidable and urgent.

Territory Description

The territory provided with the Zoom Drain franchise is defined as a single territory with a population of up to 300,000 people. Franchisees are granted exclusive rights to operate within this designated area.

Franchise Agreement Term

10 years

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take to find and launch a franchise?

From the start when you are compiling your shortlist of franchises on through analyzing and signing your franchise agreement can take as little as 30 days (but that's fast) and as much as 90+ days. Much of this timeline depends on how meticulous you are with your due diligence and analysis. Some financing strategies take longer than others which may impact your timeline too. Then the time frame to launch your franchise depends a lot on its business model. For example, many home based franchises can take as little as 30 days to get open for business, while those that require a brick-and-mortar building can add as much as six months to the timeline to allow for lease negotiation and construction of the business' interior design. We hate to say "it depends", but... it depends.

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What is better to buy an existing open business for franchise?

Because our founder has many years of experience as a "business broker" he can tell you many stories and reasons why most entrepreneurs should consider franchises rather than existing businesses, especially if it is a first-time buyer with less than one million dollars to invest, here's why that will make sense to you. More often than not most of the businesses with values under $1 million are operated with inadequate to poor financial records. At lower level values of small businesses owners usually "play" with their accounting more readily than larger businesses can afford to do. That often makes it very difficult for business buyers to analyze the financials and come to an accurate valuation of these small businesses under $1 million. This tends to lengthen a buyer's search time to be months or even years sometimes. And, by having a franchisor in your corner who is incentivized to support the growth of your franchise you're not left with no one to call for help like you would be after the seller of an existing business has received his proceeds high-tailed it to the golf course or Cancun. Under $1 million stick with franchises in almost all cases.

How much money will I make with a franchise?

Well, here's the catch 22. You cannot and should not make a decision about the viability of any business opportunity without projecting how much money you believe you can make. The problem is franchise law enacted by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) does not permit franchisors to estimate how much money you will make. In an effort to protect you and your investment, the law does not make it easy on you to get the question answered by the franchisor. So, how do you answer it? You have to quiz the franchisor on what you see in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for any financial performance representations in the Item 19 section. And, you need to inquire with current franchise owners in the franchise about their performance to help you make your own pro-forma profit and loss statement of projections. In the book by the founder of BizVendr "The Ultimate Franchise Buyer's Guide" he'll give you detailed instructions on how to do this. Ask for a copy today.

Does BizVendr work with everyone?

We would love to work at no cost for everyone, of course, but obviously that is just not possible. Assuming you have at least $100,000 in liquid investable cash and a humble, coachable spirit you will be exactly what many of the franchisors in our portfolio of brands are looking for. We're ready to go to work for you. Click the Start Your Search For Free Today button below and take the Franchise Fingerprint™ assessment to begin.

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