1-800-PlumberOverview•••The short versionWhat to ask about•••Flags from the recordThe filing•••Fees, investment, outletsSBA loan outcomesFreeWho repaid, who did notIndustry comparison•••Against its peersFive-year model•••Your numbers, your returnsHow franchisees’ loans performedNo SBA-backed loans are on record for 1-800-Plumber. That is common for young systems and for brands whose franchisees finance privately; it is not a signal about the brand either way.