Does Benjamin Franklin Plumbing require that the franchise business be owned by a master or journeyman plumber?
Benjamin_Franklin_Plumbing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Our franchisees are subject to plumbing licensing laws, which vary by state and sometimes by county or municipality. You may need other specific types of licenses required by the jurisdictions in which you will operate. Some states, counties or municipalities may require that your business be owned by a master or journeyman plumber. Check with your local licensing board, as well as with an attorney, to learn about specific industry and contractor laws and regulations applicable to your business. You are solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining all required licenses for the operation of your Franchised Business.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 6–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise is subject to plumbing licensing laws that vary by state, county, or municipality. Some of these jurisdictions may require that the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing business be owned by a master or journeyman plumber.
It is the franchisee's responsibility to check with the local licensing board and an attorney to understand the specific industry and contractor laws applicable to their business. This includes obtaining and maintaining all required licenses for operating the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise.
Therefore, while Benjamin Franklin Plumbing itself does not mandate that the franchise be owned by a licensed plumber, local regulations might impose such a requirement. Prospective franchisees must conduct thorough due diligence to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in their chosen territory.