1-800-Services, LLC
1331 Broadway Street, Suite J
PLUMBERZ International, LLC was formed on March 25, 2019, as a Michigan Limited Liability Company. Theirr principal place of business is 731 Fairfield Court, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Their parent, BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC is a Michigan Limited Liability Company formed on July 3, 2007
We offer franchise agreements ( Franchise agreement”) which grant the right to establish and operate a business specializing in the provision of plumbing products and services, and heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning products and services (“1-800-PLUMBER Businesses”), 1-800-PLUMBER Businesses are identified by our “Marks”, which include;(1) the 1-800-Plumber service mark and logo, (ii) the 1-800-Plumber trade name, (iii) the; elements and components of bur trade dress, and (iv) any arid all additional, different or replacement trade names, trademarks, service marks, logos, and slogans that we adopt from time to time to identify the :System and the products and services offered by 1 -800-PLUMBER Businesses. 1 -800-PLUMBER Businesses also operate under our business methods, operating procedures, designs, arrangements and standards, including those pertaining to signage and layouts, equipment, vehicles, specifications for products. and services, delivery, training, methods of inventory control and requirements and policies regarding personnel, accounting and financial performance, advertising and marketing programs and information technology, all of which we may improve, further develop or otherwise modify from time to time (the “System''^. 1t800-PLUMBER Businesses offer (a) installation and repair of commercial and residential plumbing systems, including water; drain, waste arid vent and related services (“Plumbing Services”), and (b) the installation and repair of commercial and residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning and refrigeration systems and related services (“HVAC Services”), using our proprietary processes and procedures'(collectively, the “Services”), together with the sales of approved supplies “materials, equipment and other products (the “Products”). You may offer only the Plumbing Services or both Plumbing Services and HVAC Services in your 1-800-PLUMBER Business. The Franchise Agreement will designate which Services you will be authorized to provide and may be amended or modified to change the Services from time to time you will provide the Services at the Customer's site. You must buy or purchase or lease, and use at least one approved Van, truck or other motor vehicle in performing the Services“(the “Truck(s)”). You must also use an approved office to manage your 1-800-PLUMBER Business (the “Office”). The Franchise Agreement will designate a service area (the “Service, Area”) within which you must provide the Services described above.
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Franchimp Summary Rating
6/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
5/10
$1,175,602 / unit
Average Gross Profit During 2020Home Improvement & Remodeling
$2,373,563 / unit
Average Revenue During 2020Home Improvement & Remodeling
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Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $59,550 Maximum: $64,500
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $125,830 Maximum: $279,270
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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