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Zoom Drain provides drain and sewer cleaning services for both homes and businesses. Its offerings include drain cleaning, sewer repair, pipe inspections, and general pipe repair, delivered by a team of experienced professionals using a fleet of well-equipped service vehicles. Service work is performed on a fast, dependable basis to minimize downtime for customers. Customers are charged via direct service fees, and Zoom Drain also runs a plumbing referral program that pays participating plumbing companies a 10% commission on referred drain and sewer jobs. Compared with typical plumbing outfits, Zoom Drain differentiates itself through its dedicated focus on drainage solutions, a ready-to-respond field team, and a structured referral network to expand its workload. The company’s goal is to provide quick, reliable drainage solutions while building a scalable referral-based growth model.
About ZOOM DRAIN
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
1995
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What believers are saying
- Zoom Drain opened Portland, Los Angeles, Nashville, Riverside, Houston, and Birmingham in 2025.
- The 2025 FDD lists available territories nationwide, supporting continued unit growth.
- Jim Foley's 2025 appointment strengthens marketing, operations, and franchise development execution.
What critics are saying
- 2025 FDD requires $259,618-$490,641 startup capital, limiting franchisee expansion speed.
- Zoom Drain did not rank on Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500, hurting brand visibility.
- If referral plumbing partners build in-house drain teams, Zoom Drain's lead funnel weakens.
What makes ZOOM DRAIN unique
- Zoom Drain franchises specialize only in drains, sewers, inspections, repairs, and replacement.
- Jim Foley became Brand President on March 14, 2025, to scale the network.
- 2025 FDD shows 59 franchisees across 161 territories, signaling a dedicated national system.
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6 month growth
↑ 23%1 year growth
↑ 23%2 year growth
↑ 23%With over two decades of experience, Foley will focus on growing and strengthening Zoom Drain's robust franchise network throughout the U.S.PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoom Drain, the leading provider of drain and sewer services, today announced the appointment of Jim Foley as the organization's new Brand President. In this role, Foley will focus his efforts on growing and strengthening Zoom Drain's growing franchise network while overseeing marketing, business consulting, operations, and human resources
Longtime Angeleno Nian Wang brings entrepreneurial vision and problem-solving sensibility to franchiseLOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoom Drain, a trusted name in drain cleaning and sewer services, has announced an expansion of its services in the Los Angeles area. Under the leadership of Nian Wang, the newest Zoom Drain franchise will proudly serve home and business owners in Torrance, South Bay and the surrounding areas
Zoom Drain celebrates the grand opening of new location in Northeast Florida.
Zoom Drain celebrates the grand opening of its newest location in Nashville, Tennessee.
Local owners Robert "Bret" and Kathy Foster and their son, Garrett Foster, will introduce their new business at the Nashville Home Expo at the Fairgrounds NashvilleNASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoom Drain, a leading operator of drain and sewer services, will celebrate the grand opening of its newest franchise in Nashville, Tennessee with an appearance at the Nashville Home Expo on August 17–18 at The Fairgrounds Nashville.Zoom Drain Nashville owner Kathy Foster is no stranger to entrepreneurship and plans to use her Granite Transformation location's personnel and infrastructure to give the new plumbing company a boost.Zoom Drain Nashville manager Garrett Foster and owners Kathy and Robert "Bret" Foster, left to right, will introduce their new drain cleaning business to Nashville with an appearance at the Nashville Home Show on Aug. 17-18."Most startups don't have the advantage of having an established business as their sister company, and we hope that we can tap into the established customer base at Granite Transformations to make a big splash," Foster said. "The businesses are very complementary, and, along with Zoom Drain's extensive startup marketing and business development plan for new locations, we're confident we can build relationships within our community."Foster plans to run the business with her husband, Robert "Bret" Foster, and their son, Garrett Foster. Kathy Foster will handle human resources and bookkeeping, Bret Foster will serve as the operations manager and will focus on business development, while Garrett Foster will manage the technicians, oversee training, and maintain the fleet and equipment. Garrett Foster's background in mechanical engineering and his work with Granite Transformations has prepared him for his new role."Having run a successful kitchen and bath remodeling business since 2007, we have tremendous insight into the home service industry," Bret Foster said
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About ZOOM DRAIN
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
1995
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