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Mr. Rooter vs WOW Windowboxes

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Mr. Rooter and WOW Windowboxes are home services franchises. Mr. Rooter requires an investment of $122K – $264K while WOW Windowboxes requires $138K – $253K. In terms of revenue, WOW Windowboxes reports higher average unit revenue at $4.5M. Mr. Rooter has SBA lending data on file with a 9.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Mr. Rooter A (Top Quintile) and WOW Windowboxes A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$122K – $264K
$138K – $253K
Franchise Fee
$43K
$60K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
greater of 7% of Gross Revenue or minimum monthly royalty
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.8M
$4.5M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
9.3% (97 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
218
1
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1993
2025
FDD Year
2024
2025