Rooter-Man vs TLS Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Rooter-Man vs TLS including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Rooter-Man Franchise
TLS Franchise
Investment $46,750 - $137,600N/A
Franchise Fee $3,975 - $39,750N/A
Royalty Fee Varies-
Advertising Fee Varies-
Year Founded 1970-
Year Franchised 1981-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Rooter-Man Franchise
TLS Franchise
Experience
  • Mechanical ability
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    Financing Options
     
    Rooter-Man Franchise
    TLS Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Rooter-Man Franchise
    TLS Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 8-16 hours+ Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: 2-day training seminar -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform-
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    75% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Rooter-Man Franchise
    TLS Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Rooter-Man

    ROOTER-MAN is a successful and proven system built around the exclusive use of our US Registered Service Marks in your local area. With your license you will have access to the management skills and know how of professionals who have had years of experience in the sewer and drain cleaning industry. Men who can save you TIME, HEADACHES and MONEY with short cuts learned the hard way through years of experience in the business.
    New ROOTER-MAN licensees take a complete training program devoted to advanced techniques in both practical and management training. Another important benefit is a complete local advertising plan for your exclusive use. Your local advertising, complete truck decals, uniform monograms, printing proofs for work orders, letterheads, envelopes, business cards and other things have been developed to make your local marketing campaign all blend together for the maximum effect. The above mentioned exclusive ROOTER-MAN services, coupled with patented equipment and a proven record of achievement are good reasons ROOTER-MAN licensees are among the fastest growing businesses in the sewer and drain cleaning industries.
    A SUMMARY OF WHAT ROOTER-MAN CAN DO FOR YOU!
    -Exclusive use in your area of Rooter-Man US Registered SERVICE MARKS and system.
    -Managerial and Technical assistance developed by professionals through years of experience in this industry.
    -A complete on the job training program - Practical and Management.
    -A balanced advertising program to increase your volume.
    -Introduction to patented drain cleaning equipment.
    -Training in bookkeeping and telephone sales techniques.
    -Promotional techniques designed to reach the Commercial market.
    -Employee incentive plans to improve production.
    -A step by step integrated business system.

    "Top     "Entrepreneur
    #68 in Gator's Top franchises.
    #85 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #80 in Franchise 500 for 2021.





    About TLS

    TLS is a brand experience center devoted to supporting brands in delivering their brand promise. Based in London, Ontario we have honed our craft of shepherding customers towards having their needs met and taking customer engagement to a deeper level. For more than twenty years TLS has partnered with the FSBrands companies to deliver customer-centric business solutions. What began as a small outbound company has evolved into a multi-faceted business supporting more than 1200 individual franchise owners.