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Gatsby Glass vs Mr. Rooter

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Gatsby Glass and Mr. Rooter are home services franchises. Gatsby Glass requires an investment of $196K – $256K while Mr. Rooter requires $153K – $299K. In terms of revenue, Mr. Rooter reports higher average unit revenue at $2.1M. On SBA loan performance, Gatsby Glass has a lower charge-off rate (4.7%) compared to Mr. Rooter (9.3%). FranchiseVerdict rates Gatsby Glass C (Average) and Mr. Rooter A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$196K – $256K
$153K – $299K
Franchise Fee
$60K
$43K
Royalty Rate
Greater of tiered % of Gross Revenues (5% up to $1M, 4% $1M-$3M, 3% above $3M) or minimum royalty of $500/month starting year 2
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.1M
$2.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
4.7% (43 loans)
9.3% (97 loans)
Total Units
94
240
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2020
1993
FDD Year
2025
2026