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Restoration 1

Restoration 1 is the nation's largest independent restoration franchise, operating in a $100B+ industry that never slows down. Water damage, fire, mold — disasters happen every day, in every market, and insurance pays the bill. That means your customers always have a way to pay, and demand never dries up. Backed by 100 years of franchising expertise and another 100 years of restoration experience, we've built a system designed to get you open fast and scaling quickly. Here's why franchisees choose us: -$1,427,586 average annual gross revenue — with top performers exceeding $22M* -Low cost to enter, no large footprint or inventory required -Open in as little as 90 days from signing -Insurance-funded revenue stream — built-in demand, no cold selling -#1 in franchisee satisfaction among low-cost franchises (Franchise Business Review, 2026) -200 years of combined expertise behind every system, every decision You don't need a restoration background — you need the drive to lead a team and build something. We handle the training, the systems, and the support. You run the business. *See Item 19 of the 2026 FDD for complete financial performance details.
$126,525 - $309,500

Investment range

$ 1,427,586

Average collected revenue

18.3 %

Average Gross Revenue Less Disclosed Expenses

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Strong Brand Recognition
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Extensive Franchisee Support
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High-Demand Services
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No Buildout Expenses
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Experience Corporate Team
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Royalty

Not collecting at this time

Brand fund

$ 200,000

Financial requirements

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Business basics & stats

Key Stats

Restoration 1

Founder

Andor Kovacs

Home Office Location

Dallas, TX

Company Founded

2008

Began Franchising

2014

Industry

Property Restoration

Industry Size

$100 Billion

Veteran Discount

-$9,000

Group Health Insurance

No

Company Units Open

0

Franchise Units Awarded All Time

363

Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months

18

Franchise Units Open

278

Number of franchisees

140

Ideal candidate profile

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Desire to scale / multi-unit ownership
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Relationship Builder
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Passion to Help People
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No Industry Experience Required
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Business Acumen
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Sales or Management Experience
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