Z PLUMBERZ
BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC
Company Information
731 Fairfield Ct, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
We were formed on March 25, 2019, as a Michigan Limited Liability Company. We do business under our entity name and the names “Z PLUMBERZ” and “PLUMBERZ WITH A Z.” We do not do business under any other name; however, our owners have other businesses as described below. On April 4, 2019, our parent, BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC (“BFG”) purchased the assets of Plumbing Professors, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company formed on October 18, 2006 (formerly known as North American Service Group, LLC, and ROOTER1, LLC), and assigned the assets of such entity to us. As such, Plumbing Professors, LLC is our predecessor. Plumbing Professors, LLC operated under the name “PLUMBING PROFESSORS,” had a business address of 37545 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 and was a company that offered residential and commercial plumbing, sewer and drain cleaning and repair services. Plumbing Professors, LLC was not a franchise company and did not offer franchises in this or any line of business. We have no other predecessors.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
4/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
1/10
Summary of potential earnings
$451,053 / unit
Average Revenue During 2021Maintenance Services
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $28,900 Maximum: $91,900
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: $236,170 Maximum: $398,210
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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