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DUCTZ vs Roto-Rooter

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both DUCTZ and Roto-Rooter are cleaning & maintenance franchises. DUCTZ requires an investment of $164K – $225K while Roto-Rooter requires $104K – $274K. DUCTZ discloses average revenue of $778K; Roto-Rooter does not report Item 19 data. Roto-Rooter has SBA lending data on file with a 6.1% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates DUCTZ B (Above Average) and Roto-Rooter B (Above Average).

Investment Range
$164K – $225K
$104K – $274K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$25K
Royalty Rate
10.0%
From $530 to $36,000+ per month based on population formula
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$778K
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
6.1% (61 loans)
Total Units
63
458
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2004
1936
FDD Year
2026
2024