What is the low estimate for computer, technology systems, and software for a Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise?
Benjamin_Franklin_Plumbing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Estimate | High Estimate | ||||
| (2) Franchise Fee | $5,000 | $5,000 | Lump sum or financed | On signing of Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Grand | $0 | $6,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Vendors |
| (3) | |||||
| Opening Marketing | |||||
| Rent/Lease of Real Estate | $0 | $9,270 | As arranged | As incurred | Landlord |
| (4) | |||||
| (5) | $1,030 | $4,120 | As arranged | As incurred | Contractor or |
| Leasehold Improvements | Landlord | ||||
| Computer, Technology | $0 | $4,120 | As arranged | As incurred | Vendors |
| (6) | |||||
| Systems, and Software | |||||
| Office Furniture | $1,030 | $4,120 | As arranged | As incurred | Vendors |
| (7) | |||||
| and Equipment | |||||
| Machinery, | $1,030 | $5,150 | As arranged | As incurred | Vendors |
| (8) | |||||
| Tools and Equipment | |||||
| (9) | $3,708 | $7,416 | Lump sum or | As incurred or | Vendors |
| Vehicles | installments | periodically | |||
| Vehicle Upfitting (10) | $0 | $5,150 | As arranged | As incurred | Vendors |
| (11) | $0 | $5,150 | As arranged | As incurred | Vendors |
| Signage for Vehicles | |||||
| (12) | $1,030 | $5,150 | As arranged | As incurred | Vendors |
| Office Signage | |||||
| Type of Expenditure | Amount Low Estimate | High Estimate | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made |
| Travel Expenses (13) for Initial Training | $2,575 | $5,150 | As arranged | As incurred | Hotels, restaurants and airlines |
| Initial | $2,575 | $5,150 | As arranged | As incurred | Vendors |
| (14) | |||||
| Vehicle Inventory | |||||
| (15) | $2,060 | $4,120 | As arranged | As incurred | Vendors |
| Insurance | |||||
| (16) | $2,575 | $5,150 | Lump sum | As incurred | Vendors |
| Start-up Supplies | |||||
| Professional Fees and Licensing (17) | $1,030 | $5,150 | As arranged | As incurred | Legal, Accounting, or Business Advisors |
| Vehicle | $0 | $1,133 | Lump sum | As incurred | State or local |
| Registration Fees (18) | government | ||||
| Decals for | $309 | $515 | As arranged | As incurred | Vendors |
| (19) | |||||
| Consumer Units | |||||
| Telephone Services (20) | $103 | $515 | As arranged | As incurred | Vendors |
| Personal Tools | $515 | $1,545 | As arranged | As incurred | Vendors |
| for Technicians (21) | |||||
| Full Time | $0 | $25,750 | As arranged | As incurred | Your manager, |
| General Manager / | governmental | ||||
| Operations Manager (22) | withholdings | ||||
| Additional | $60,000 | $90,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Employees, |
| (23) | suppliers | ||||
| Funds – (3 months) | and utilities | ||||
| TOTALS | $84,570 | $204,824 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 28–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment for computer, technology systems, and software ranges from $0 to $4,120 for a Conversion Franchise. For a standard franchise, the low estimate is $1,854 and the high estimate is $4,120. These costs are paid to vendors as the expenses are incurred.
The low estimate for a standard franchise assumes that the franchisee already possesses the necessary equipment and is utilizing the ServiceTitan Platform. Conversely, the high estimate accounts for purchasing all required computer devices and installing the ServiceTitan Platform. Item 8 and Item 11 of the FDD provide further details on the technology and software requirements for a Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise.
For a Conversion Franchise, the low estimate is $0, which assumes you already have the necessary computer and technology systems in place. The high estimate for a Conversion Franchise is $4,120, which assumes you will need to purchase all of the computer and related devices you will need to meet the technology requirements and install the ServiceTitan Platform.
Prospective franchisees should carefully assess their existing technology infrastructure and software capabilities to determine where their costs will fall within these estimated ranges. It is important to review Items 8 and 11 of the FDD to fully understand the technology requirements and associated costs for operating a Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise.