Roto-Rooter Services Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE), announced the acquisition of the largest independent Roto-Rooter franchise, a move that significantly expands its company-owned service territory in California. The acquired franchise serves a population of approximately 11 million people across Northern San Diego, Palm Springs, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, Lancaster, Fresno, Monterey, Stockton, Modesto, Manteca, and Sacramento. Separately, Roto-Rooter acquired a smaller franchise serving Marin County, a territory with approximately 254,000 residents.
The acquisitions bring Roto-Rooter’s company-owned coverage in California close to completion and extend the reach of its company-owned operations to approximately 75% of the U.S. population. Roto-Rooter already operates service territories encompassing the entire Los Angeles metro area, the San Francisco Bay region, San Jose, Santa Cruz, and part of San Diego County. The expansion means more homeowners and businesses in these new territories will have access to an ever-expanding group of services, including residential and commercial water cleanup, advanced trenchless pipe repair methods, and 24-hour emergency plumbing and drain cleaning services.
The move also helps Roto-Rooter provide a more consistent suite of services to its national commercial customers that have locations from coast to coast. “California customers rely on fast, local service when plumbing and water cleanup emergencies happen. This expansion strengthens Roto-Rooter’s ability to serve more homeowners and businesses with the responsiveness, experience, and reliability they expect from our brand,” said Paul Abrams, Director of Public Relations at Roto-Rooter Services Company. “Roto-Rooter’s strength has always been combining experienced local service teams with the resources and quality standards of a national brand. As we grow in California, the goal is to make it easier for customers to get trusted help when and where they need it,” Abrams added. “Expanding our presence helps us better support our customers across a wider mix of residential, commercial, coastal, inland, and fast-growing communities.”
Customers in the acquired California service areas can contact their local Roto-Rooter for information about available plumbing, drain, sewer, and water cleanup services. The announcement, distributed via NEWMEDIAWIRE, underscores Roto-Rooter’s strategy of consolidating franchise operations to deliver consistent, reliable service nationwide.
