BACKGROUND The Drain Surgeon Franchising Africa (Pty) Ltd has been franchising since 1989 and through the years has established many successful businesses that still operate today. In support of the strategy to expand their franchise footprint, their ‘old’ franchise model was dusted off and invigorated with new technology and offerings to support their franchisees. The new franchise model allows for an investor or lifestyle entrepreneur to invest in a maintenance plumbing business at a low entry cost and with minimal investment in office infrastructure. THE CONCEPT The Drain Surgeon franchise system allows a would-be business owner to establish a maintenance plumbing business with little to no knowledge of plumbing and requiring limited infrastructure. With a small initial investment in tools, training and marketing material and with the backing of the well-known Drain Surgeon brand and their unique franchised methods, the business will be operational in no time at all. The ...