Franchise overview by FranRelay
RESTORATION 1
Restoration 1 provides water, fire, smoke, and mold restoration for homes and commercial properties. Franchisees operate a service business with restoration equipment and vehicles; customers' insurance companies often pay for the work.
Speak with a FranRelay consultant about RESTORATION 1, your questions, and next steps.
Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$126,525 – $309,500
USD. Includes the franchise fee and three months of operating funds. Low costs assume three months of tool, equipment, and vehicle leasing; high costs assume new purchases. Covers one vehicle. Excludes financing costs, loan debt service, and owner salaries. Off-site storage is required.
Initial franchise fee
$59,900 – $64,400
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD. Due at signing and nonrefundable. The fee varies with territory population. Qualifying veterans and eligible existing franchisees may receive discounts; discounts cannot be combined.
Selected fees
RoyaltyMonthly: greater of 7% of Collected Gross Revenue, excluding reconstruction, or the minimum
Conversions pay 3.5% for the first six months. Monthly minimums: $0 in months 1–6, $500 in months 7–24, $1,500 in months 25–36, and $2,000 thereafter; minimums may rise with inflation. Reconstruction Services have a separate monthly royalty of 2% of Construction Gross Revenues.
Advertising contributionBrand fund: not charged in this disclosure; may require up to 2% of Collected Gross Revenue monthly
The disclosed Brand Fund is not established. Its revenue basis excludes Construction Gross Revenue. A separate reconstruction contribution, also not charged in this disclosure, may apply at up to 0.5% of Construction Gross Revenues monthly. Brand contributions are separate from local spending; the main contribution may change on 30 days' written notice.
Local marketingLocal spending: not imposed in this disclosure; may require up to 2% of Collected Gross Revenue monthly
Only qualifying local activities count. Office advertising, vehicle wraps, and campaign administration costs do not count. Some or all spending may be payable to the franchisor or its designee; allocation changes require at least 30 days' notice. The revenue basis includes reconstruction. At least $500 in opening advertising over three months is recommended.
These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.
Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.
Ownership and support
What owning this franchise involves
Your role
You retain control of the business even when an approved manager directs daily work.
- Owner involvement
- You, your Designated Owner, or an approved Designated Manager must supervise daily operations full time.
- Main responsibilities
- Subcontractors need prior written approval, and you remain liable for their work.
- Manager requirements
- A Designated Manager needs franchisor approval and must finish required training before providing services.
Free consultation
Let's talk about RESTORATION 1.
Talk with a FranRelay consultant about your startup budget, owner role, and the differences between new, conversion, and add-on territories.
Free for buyers. Franchisors may pay FranRelay if you go ahead; we tell you before any introduction, and nothing happens without your go-ahead.
Disclosure document
The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.
RESTORATION 1 FRANCHISE HOLDING, LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. not extracted; inspect cover.
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.