How many vehicles are required for a Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise?
Benjamin_Franklin_Plumbing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ment in our Operations Manual. The low end of the range in the table assumes that you have most of the necessary equipment.
- (9) You must own, lease or buy at least two vehicles (one service vehicle and one installation vehicle) that are operable, meet the requirements in the Operations Manual, and are less than seven years old. The low end of the range in the table assumes that you already own two suitable vehicles; the high end of the range in the table assumes you have one vehicle but that you have to lease an additional vehicle. The vehicles must be able to accommodate the basic inventory list, including shelving. Only specific vehicle designs will be allowed and we must approve your vehicle design. We have approved vendors who can lease approved vehicles and signs at competitive prices. Franchisees with a larger territory or multiple territories may require additional vehicles.
- (10) You are required to conform your vehicles to our specifications, including shelving, bins, storage drawers, and other items we may specify from time to time to support the machinery, tools and other equipment needs that you will need in the operation of your Franchised Business.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 28–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Benjamin Franklin Plumbing FDD, a franchisee must own, lease, or buy at least two vehicles. These vehicles must include one service vehicle and one installation vehicle. The vehicles must be operable, meet the requirements outlined in the Operations Manual, and be less than seven years old.
The FDD also states that the vehicles must be able to accommodate the basic inventory list, including shelving. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing must approve the vehicle design, and only specific vehicle designs are allowed. Approved vendors can lease approved vehicles and signs at competitive prices.
Franchisees with larger or multiple territories may need additional vehicles. The franchisor will cover the cost of wrapping up to four vehicles with a maximum of $5,000 per vehicle at the time of signing the Franchise Agreement. The franchisee must purchase artwork for vehicle signage bearing the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing marks from an approved vendor before opening their business.