Built on Specialization. Designed to Scale.
Econo Sewer and Drain has spent more than two decades doing one thing exceptionally well: clearing sewers and drains for the residents and businesses of Southeast Wisconsin and Northeast Illinois. That focus — refusing to be a general plumbing operation and instead becoming the region's go-to specialist — is exactly what made the business model worth franchising.
Now, that same proven system is available to entrepreneurs who want to bring it to their own communities.
Who We Are
Econo Sewer and Drain Franchising is the franchise development arm of Econo Sewer and Drain LLC, a sewer and drain cleaning company founded in Kenosha, Wisconsin and operating throughout Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. From a single service truck to a regional leader serving Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, Lake Geneva, Waukegan, and dozens of communities in between, Econo has built its reputation on three things customers can count on: fast response, honest pricing, and clogs cleared right the first time.
Our specialization model — sewer and drain only, nothing else — gives us lower overhead, sharper expertise, and faster turnaround than the general plumbers we compete against. It's a model that works in any market with homes, businesses, and aging infrastructure. In other words, almost everywhere.
Why We're Franchising
The demand for reliable, specialized sewer and drain service isn't slowing down. Aging municipal infrastructure, tree root intrusion, grease buildup in commercial kitchens, and the simple reality that every property eventually needs this work means there is steady, recession-resistant demand in virtually every market across the country.
We launched Econo Sewer and Drain Franchising to put a refined, field-tested operating system into the hands of motivated franchise owners — and to grow the Econo brand into a national name in a category that has long been dominated by either oversized national chains or undercapitalized independents. We believe there's a better path: locally owned franchises backed by a proven specialist model, professional branding, and the operational playbook we've spent twenty years perfecting.
What Sets the Econo Model Apart
- A focused service menu. While competitors stretch themselves thin offering every plumbing service imaginable, Econo franchisees concentrate on the high-demand, high-margin work the brand was built around: drain cleaning, hydro-jetting, televised sewer inspections, sewer line locating, root removal, and emergency backup service.
- Equipment that wins jobs. Our 6-inch cutters, commercial-grade hydro-jetters, and color video inspection systems aren't optional upgrades — they're the standard. Franchisees enter the market with the same professional-grade tools that built our reputation.
- Pricing that builds trust. Honest, upfront, written quotes. No hidden fees. No upsells dressed up as emergencies. It's how we've earned hundreds of five-star reviews, and it's a non-negotiable part of the franchise standard.
- A response time customers remember. Same-day service with arrival typically within one to three hours of the call. In an industry where customers are often desperate and frustrated, showing up fast is a competitive advantage that closes business.
- A guarantee competitors can't match. The Econo Clog-Free Guarantee gives customers confidence and gives franchisees a powerful closing tool that differentiates them on day one.
Our Commitment to Franchise Owners
When you invest in an Econo Sewer and Drain franchise, you're not buying a logo — you're buying into a system. That includes territory protection, comprehensive training in both the technical and business sides of the operation, ongoing operational support, marketing resources built specifically for the sewer and drain category, and access to a leadership team that has actually run trucks, hired technicians, handled emergency calls, and grown a profitable business from the ground up.
We know what works because we built it. Now we're looking for partners ready to build it in their markets too.
The Opportunity Ahead
The sewer and drain industry is essential, fragmented, and ready for a brand that combines local ownership with national-quality systems. Econo Sewer and Drain Franchising is positioning itself to be that brand — and we're actively awarding territories to qualified candidates who share our standards for quality, integrity, and customer service.
If you're ready to own a business in a category that doesn't go out of style, doesn't get disrupted by the next tech trend, and rewards operators who simply do the work better than the competition — we'd like to hear from you.