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Mr. Rooter vs Gatsby Glass

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Mr. Rooter and Gatsby Glass are home services franchises. Mr. Rooter requires an investment of $153K – $299K while Gatsby Glass requires $196K – $256K. 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 Mr. Rooter A (Strongest tier) and Gatsby Glass C (Average).

Investment Range
$153K – $299K
$196K – $256K
Franchise Fee
$43K
$60K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
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
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.1M
$1.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
9.3% (97 loans)
4.7% (43 loans)
Total Units
240
94
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1993
2020
FDD Year
2026
2025