Discover rewarding management franchise opportunities with one of the UK's leading drain care and maintenance companies.
Investing in a Metro Rod franchise means you can build from an established customer base, with ongoing revenue, a fleet of vehicles, associated equipment and trained staff.
We are in high demand for our services nationwide and currently have 43 franchise locations, servicing our clients across the whole of the UK. We are looking for ambitious, hard-working, commercially aware individuals that are looking to run their own business via our franchise model to help us keep up with this demand. A focus of Metro Rod is to provide an emergency response service to customers through its operating model of National Accounts and local customers. We are able to do this because of the large support centre team we have in place, as one of our franchisees you will have a team to assist you with marketing, IT, Sales, quotes, tenders, handling enquiries to invoicing and payment collection. Our support centre team handles more than 15,000 calls and 8,000 emails per month serving customers and providing work for our network of franchisees.
Resale Opportunities
We have a selection of resales across the Country - See full list below for locations.
The areas are:
- Gloucestershire £50k
- Exeter £75k
- Aberdeen £50k
- Edinburgh £350k
- Bristol £995K
- North East £1.3million
Full Resale List
| Location | Price |
| Gloucester | £50k (Territory only) |
| Exeter | £75k (Territory only) |
| Aberdeen | £50k (Territory only) |
| Edinburgh | £350k (Including Assets & fully staffed) |
| Bristol | £995K (Including Assets & fully staffed) |
| North East | £1.3million (including assets and fully staffed) |
Our excellent reputation and long list of satisfied clients are strong indicators of our attention to detail, clear communication, honesty and integrity.
Metro Rod’s and soon to be your specialist services include:
- Drain clearance and maintenance.
- High pressure water jetting.
- CCTV surveys.
- Drain or sewer lining.
- Excavation.
- Electro mechanical cleaning and fat and grease management.
Benefits of being a Metro Rod Franchisee
- No prior experience of drainage necessary. Our highly experienced technical team will provide full training to get you started and stay with you using our tried and tested support programme.
- Sales and marketing support – websites, advertising and a full brand pack of promotional materials continue to build the brand and secure more national account work year on year through our dedicated national accounts team.
- Being part of Franchise Brands means that Metro Rod franchisees can also benefit from a dedicated support team that work closely with franchisees to help raise the brand profile and drive customer enquiries.
- Our support centre handles the invoicing and credit control function dealing with invoicing, payment collection and debtors on your behalf, so that you can focus on growing your business.
- In-house call centre team working 24/7 365 days a year processing enquiries and preparing quotations.
Last year Metro Rod completed over £70 million pounds worth of jobs, a 24% growth increase despite of covid. As a franchisee not only will you benefit from all the work, we channel through to you, we are adding new services and introducing new revenue streams all the time. You will also be able to build local relationships and create your own portfolio of customers, giving you complete ownership of how big you wish to grow your business.
Costs & Earning Potential
Metro Rod offer several ways that you can join the business the minimum investment for a Metro Rod franchise is approx. £100k if you can invest £30k we have relationships with some of the major banks with our proven track record and financial supporting data loans of 70% LTV are possible. Resales of existing businesses start from £150k+ VAT.
We also have other opportunities with our Metro Plumb franchise business which carries a minimum investment value of £10k.
For hard working and dedicated franchisees, the Metro Rod franchise model can generate a fantastic earning potential. A large proportion of our franchisee’s turnover in excess of £1m per year.
The Metro Rod franchise model is a proven success that has remained resilient against recession. Our emergency repair services and regular drain maintenance contracts have kept Metro Rod franchisees busy, regardless of the state of the economy.
Metro Rod is the ideal franchise opportunity for committed individuals who have management or small business operation experience; you don’t need to be a drainage expert, as we provide you with all the training you need to run your own successful drain care business.
We have been members of the British Franchising Association (BFA) since 1997 and have won a number of national awards with them. As well as winning Franchisor of the Year in 2003, in 2016, two of our franchisees were named Young Franchise of the Year and Female Franchisee of the Year.
Interested?
If this sounds like the type of brand you would like to be associated with, request more information today or speak with our team directly about the available options and for more information.Take the plunge to a brand-new future
The Great Resale
Franchise Resale Opportunities: The Baby Boomer Retirement Wave
As baby boomers retire, they are leaving behind a vast number of well-established, profitable franchise businesses. For young entrepreneurs, this presents a unique opportunity to enter the franchise industry by acquiring these resales, rather than starting from scratch.
The hard working, risk-taking spirit of the baby boomer generation, who built these successful businesses and paved the way for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Creating a solid foundation upon which young franchisees can now build and innovate.
Franchise resale opportunities provide several key advantages for new business owners:
Established Customer Base and Brand Presence: Unlike a new business, a resale offers the benefit of an existing customer base and a recognised brand. This gives young entrepreneurs a head start, reducing the risks associated with launching a new venture.
Proven Business Model: These franchises have already been through the trial-and-error phase, meaning the new owner can focus on growing the business rather than figuring out the operational aspects. This makes resales especially attractive for younger franchisees seeking a quicker return on investment.
Trained Staff and Existing Infrastructure: Often, franchise resales come with a trained team, a functioning operational structure, and a network of suppliers and clients in place. This significantly reduces the learning curve and offers a smoother transition into business ownership.
Growth Potential: Many baby boomers built successful businesses but may not have tapped into the full growth potential of their franchise. Data driven, tech-savvy entrepreneurs can bring fresh ideas, innovative marketing strategies, and technology integration to expand the business in its next phase of growth.
Access to Financing: Established franchises with proven track records are more likely to secure financing. Lenders are often more willing to provide funding for a resale business due to its history of financial stability and lower risk, making it easier for younger entrepreneurs to acquire capital.
Strong Franchise Support Networks: Franchise resales come with the backing of the franchisor, ensuring that new owners have access to continued support, training, and operational guidance. This can be particularly appealing to younger entrepreneurs who may value mentorship and a clear path to success.
As baby boomers continue to retire, the franchise resale market will likely grow, offering abundant opportunities for the next generation of entrepreneurs. For young, ambitious individuals, taking over a well-established franchise is a chance to build a successful business within a proven model, while injecting their own energy and innovative ideas to take it to the next level. Franchising, with its support systems and established frameworks, provides a structured yet flexible path to entrepreneurial success.
Written by Tracey Cockerton tracey.cockerton@metrorod.co.uk part of Franchise Brands Plc Franchise Recruitment Manager for Metro Rod, Metro Plumb and Filta.
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Tracey was my first contact when I enquired about a Metro Rod resale opportunity. She obviously knew her stuff, was easy to talk to and made what was a huge personal decision so much easier as a result. I always felt Tracey made every effort to make the process & negotiations as transparent as possible and was great help when coordinating the all the parties involved in the sale.
The best thing we ever did was invest in tankers. It has opened so much work: septic tanks, soakaways, interceptors, jetting and crawlering which then leads to adoption work with the water authorities.
I came to Metro Rod with no experience in drainage back in 2014, but I learned everything I needed from the team and, combined with lots of on-the-job experience, I am now a qualified engineer. I love working with the team here at Mid Wales; we’re like a family. We work hard, always do that little bit extra for the customer and above all else, I know my work is valued.
I’ve been with Metro Rod for 4 years as the Operations Manager. Everything we do here is a team effort, and whether it is in the office or out in the field, our customer service always comes first. The thing I like most is that we’re a close-knit team, and we’re flexible, so try to ensure everyone has a happy work-life balance.
My wife and I have been running Metro Rod (Norwich) since 2001, and over that time have built up a strong and loyal client base.
I love what I do and am proud of what I have achieved – I am thankful to my team and Metro Rod for the support that they have given to me. Although I do a great deal of local marketing, I get guaranteed work from Metro Rod with their National Accounts. Metro Rod also looks after all my invoicing and I have a very low level of debt due to their credit control service and my personal efforts. The support of a franchisor and franchise network would be difficult to match on my own!
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