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For a Benjamin Franklin Plumbing conversion franchise, what is the amount of the Conversion Down Payment required?

Benjamin_Franklin_Plumbing Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

OPERATIONAL STATE LAST NAME FIRST NAME ENTITY NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE PHONE TERRITORY COUNT
North Carolina Boulas Bassem Mighty Stream LLC 2960 Baronial Street Apex North Carolina 27502 (919) 391-1121 2
North Carolina Kincaid Dwayne A. On Time Plumbing & Air Corp. 6721 Netherlands Drive Wilmington North Carolina 28405 (910) 313-3188 5
North Carolina Ingram Glenn "Adam" OnTime Plumbing, Inc. 144 W. New Hampshire Avenue Southern Pines North Carolina 28387 (910) 246-2806 1
North Carolina Healy Maribel Rie Enterprises, LLC 417 Flint Point Lane Holly Springs North Carolina 27540 (919) 753-1777 1
North Carolina Tucci Adam E. Trades of the Triad, LLC 121 E. Bodenhamer St Kernersville North Carolina 27284 (336) 893-4442 1
Ohio Karrick, Jr. Robert "Bob" or Robin All Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing C 9665 S Compass Dr Rossford Ohio 43460 (419) 473-2915 1
Ohio Kratochvil Leona Debord Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. 12043 Mayfield Road Chardon Ohio 44024 (440) 332-0192 3
Ohio Dohner Steven "Steve" Dohner Plumbing Company, Inc. 8600 North Main Street Dayton Ohio 45415 (937) 898-4546 3
Ohio Wick Brian QTL Holdings, LLC 865 West Liberty Street, Suite 210 Medina Ohio 44256 (330) 722-2522 8
Ohio Painter Lee Schmid's Service Now, Inc. 258 South Columbus Avenue Wooster Ohio 44691 (330) 264-2040 2
Oklahoma Clark Jason OKC Plumbing, Inc. 2825 East Kellog Drive Wichita Kansas 67211 (316) 260-2500 3
Pennsylvania Barth John Barth Plumbing and Heating, Inc. 475 Stoystown Road Somerset Pennsylvania 15501 (814) 445-7208 1
Pennsylvania Lesko/Blana rik Joe/Kevin Lesko Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 451 Rochester Rd Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15237 (412) 318-4450 2
Pennsylvania Glasson Michelle PlumbPerfect, LLC 5503 Emilie Road Levitttown Pennsylvania 19057 (215) 340-7924 4
Pennsylvania Buckwalter Matthew PP Plumbing, LLC 516 Running Pump Road Lancaster Pennsylvania 17601 (206) 331-3300 7
South Carolina Cottingham Hallam AHC Enterprises, LLC 3307 New Easley Bridge Hwy Greenville South Carolina 29611 (864) 269-5688 4
South Carolina Zack Tony AHSC, Inc. 2318 Hwy 544 Conway South Carolina 29526 (843) 347-9974 4
South Carolina Collins John Carolina Air Heating and Cooling, LLC 1121 Reynolds Avenue Greenwood South Carolina 29649 (864) 229-6504 1
South Carolina Owens John Owens Plumbing Co., Inc. 10985 Atomic Road North Augusta South Carolina 29841 (803) 279-1131 1
South Carolina Zarzaca Anthony J. Perfetto Vita, Inc. 2612 Larch Lane, Suite 104 Mt. Pleasant South Carolina 29466 (843) 884-6600 1
Tennessee Oldenkamp Alfred (Fred) A-OK Plumbing, Inc. 2000 Windy Terrace Dr Cedar Park Texas 78613 (512) 419-0055 5
Tennessee Harris Mandy Home Service Solutions, LLC 525 Alfred Thun Rd Clarksville Tennessee 37040 (931) 905-2356 2
Tennessee Petrie Randal Nashville Classic Air Care, LLC 649 Horace Lewis Road Cookeville Tennessee 37210 (757) 412-9019 1
Tennessee Barnes George "Wayne" Wayne Barnes, LLC 207 Century Court Franklin Tennessee 37064 (615) 791-0338 5
Texas Lee Jeff American Family Plumbing, LLC 1851 Gulf Fwy S Ste 16 League City Texas 77573 (281) 729-8111 3
Texas Gloyna Ross C&J Perspective LLC 3219 S. Peachtree Road Balch Springs Texas 75180 (972) 440-0707 2
Texas Crymes John And Jeff J & J Interests, LLC 15040 HWY 110 S. Whitehouse Texas 75791 (903) 561-5325 1
Texas Yanez Robert Kai Plumbing, LLC 1409 North Bishop St, Ste. 5D San Marcos Texas 78666 (512) 985-9190 1
Texas McDaniel William McDaniel & Son Plumbing, Inc. 7501 US Highway 287, Suite B-1 Arlington Texas 76001 (817) 784-1249 5
Texas Gayle Christine OHLCO Plumbing, LLC 1015 Frost Street Rosenberg Texas 77471 (281) 342-3086 5
Texas Richardson Keresa Powerhouse Plumbing, LLC 1444 N Central Expressway McKinney Texas 75070 (972) 562-1776 10
Texas Martinez Bryan PrideWorks Plumbing, LLC 13206 Navasota Parke San Antonio Texas 78254 (210) 219-4386 10
Texas Hunter Jeff Red River Home Services, LLC 1109 S. Sam Rayburn Fwy Suite 300 Sherman Texas 76210 (430) 202-9440 2
Texas Lyne Tom Tom Lyne Plumbing & Irrigation, Inc. 11184 Dan Williams Lane College Station Texas 77845 (979) 704-6185 2
Utah Siekiera Tyson Utah Plumbing Solutions, LLC 12608 South 125 West Draper Utah 84020 (435) 631-2225 1
Virginia Jester Jack Jester Plumbing Co., Inc. 8032 Lankford Highway Oak Hall Virginia 23416 (757) 824-4663 1
Virginia Mitchell Shawn Modern Mechanical, LLC 21730 Red Rum Drive, Suite 182 Ashburn Virginia 20147 (571) 291-3338 4
Virginia Hodges Chris Star Servco Inc. 13507 East Boundary Road, Suite E Midlothian Virginia 23112 (804) 325-1842 2
Washington Hu Jerry Overwatch Capital Management LLC 375 118th Ave SE Bellevue Washington 98005 (425) 504-7447 1
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Section 7.4 Technology Fee(s) As of the Agreement Date, $100 per month for 2 branded email addresses we provide for the Franchised Business along with ongoing email and training support. If you request and we agree to provide additional email addresses, we can charge up to $50 per month for each additional email address. The specific services and apps and the applicable fees will vary over time, but the fee(s) may not exceed $300 per month. The fee(s) may be payable to us, directly to vendors, or a combination. Subject to the limitations set forth above, we can revise all technology fees described in this Section at any time on reasonable notice, which need not be more than thirty (30) days.
Section 10.3 Pre-Opening/Grand Opening Marketing $18,000 to be spent beginning 30 days prior to opening your Franchised Business through 60 days after opening your Franchised Business (average of $6,000/month)
Section 10.4 Ongoing Local Marketing Spend The Ongoing Local Marketing Spend is not required. We recommend, but do not require, that you spend at least 8% to 12% of Gross Revenue annually on Local Marketing. If you fail to achieve the Minimum Performance Requirements set forth in Section 6.19 for any 12-month period, you are required to spend at least 8% of Gross Revenue on Local Marketing during each of the following 12 months.
Section 11.3.8 Limitations on Use of the Marks In addition, you may not use the words or abbreviations "Benjamin," "Franklin," "BF," or "Ben" in your corporate or legal name.
Section 14.1 "Competing Business" definition "Competing Business" means any business that (i) offers plumbing products or services, or other products o

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 88–312)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise Disclosure Document, a conversion franchise requires a down payment of $5,000. This "Conversion Down Payment" is payable as a lump sum when the franchisee signs the addendum and the Franchise Agreement. The remaining balance of the franchise fee and any additional population fee is covered by a Promissory Note.

This down payment reduces the initial financial burden on franchisees converting their existing plumbing businesses to the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing brand. The Promissory Note allows franchisees to defer payment on the remaining franchise fees, which can be a significant benefit for cash flow management during the initial years of operation.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing also offers a Conversion Incentive Program, as detailed in Appendix B-1 of the Franchise Agreement. This program and addendum apply specifically to conversion franchise agreements, but the franchisor determines the applicability of this form.

It is important for prospective franchisees to carefully review the terms of the Promissory Note and the Conversion Incentive Program to fully understand their financial obligations and potential benefits. Franchisees should also confirm with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing whether they qualify for the Conversion Incentive Program and what specific incentives are available to them.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.
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