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With hundreds of locations open or in development, Restoration 1 is poised to become the leading brand in the $210 billion restoration services industry. Restoration 1 is a low-cost opportunity with a proven, recession-resistant business model that is easy to scale and easy to own. Founded in 2008, Restoration 1 is led by a passionate executive team with decades of experience in growing franchise systems and helping entrepreneurs live their dreams of owning a successful business. Business Features: 1. Revenue Streams: 2. Strong Economics: 3. Low Cost, Low Overhead, Quick Ramp-Up: 4. Subcontractor Partnership Model: 5. Niche Market: 6. 10-Step Production Model: 7. State-Of-The-Art Sales: Brand Differentiators and Competitive Advantages of our Product/Service: 1. Low overhead 2. No brick and mortar 3. Recession resistant 4. No inventory 5. Unique marketing strategies 6. SBA approved 7. Low start up costs Our Services: Water, Fire, Smoke, and Mold Mitigation Current Industry Conditions, Advantages, and Projections: With aging infrastructure and natural disasters on the rise, the industry continues to grow and the need for restoration services are ever present. Our Target Customer: executive model owner, multiple territories, strong leadership, relationship builder Average Ticket Price: ● Water Damage Mitigation - $5,000 ● Fire & Smoke Mitigation - $6,000 ● Mold Remediation - $4,000 Ownership Options: owner operator, semi-absentee or absentee Typical Day of a Franchise Owner: Customer experience. Sales, Marketing, Management - “Heads” on Not “Hands” on Business Model Top Two Expenses a Franchise Owner Should Expect: labor and vehicles Estimated Net Margins: Minimum of 25% and frequently higher. Estimated Time Frame to Break-Even: Highly dependent on starting overhead (including the need to carry high personal living costs), capitalization, and owner’s involvement in sales and marketing. Our Ideal Franchise Owner: Curious, competitive and energetic. Early investment in time and energy pays off quickly and leads to a profitable and fully managed business. Average Number and Type of Employees Needed: 3 to start. This will be a 2 person crew and a business development manager. Typical Hours of Operation: 24-7 365 days Store Specs & Description: Can be run from a light industrial space. Need an area to park the van and at least 1,100 sq. ft. to store equipment and a single office space. Our Typical Location: Light industrial with a roll up door. Territory Protection: up to 250,000 in population Registration/Non-Registration States: All except HI “Hot Markets” within US: Covid has thinned city dwellers and pushed labor into areas where work was previously inaccessible. Look to suburbs, small towns between major markets, and areas that were once vacation spots but now host full time residents Expansion Outside the U.S. or Canada?: no Multiple Unit/Area Developer Agreements: N/A Franchisor Support: Training - 2 weeks of training. The first week in Dallas, TX focuses on business operations, accounting, business development, and how to run your business. Second week in Indianapolis, IN at Dewald School of Drying. Ongoing Support - For the first year of business, new franchisees can expect intense mentoring and continuing education from both captive employees and outside, industry experts and consultants. Post new franchise mentoring, franchisees are encouraged to participate in our guided peer groups where they share best practices and KPIs. In addition to our annual convention, regular regionalized courses are offered in an in-person and virtual format. A newly rewritten operations manual is hosted in an online “wiki” environment and available to owners and technicians in a mobile format for ease of access on the jobsite. Field Support - A staff of full time Field Coaches are led by Jim MacAnanly, our Director of Field Support. Franchisees can expect regular contact from an “FC” and may reach out to an FC at any time for individualized field support as needed. Some franchisees enjoy more frequent contact while others require less. We have found that field support is not a one size fits all process and attempt to craft a cadence of communication that fits the franchisee. Marketing - Stacy Leger is our dedicated Marketing Support Director and conducts both initial sales and marketing training as well as ongoing assistance with designing a digital marketing plan that meets the needs of the individual franchisee as well as acting as a liaison between the franchisee and our digital marketing vendors and partners. Sales (also referred to as field or in-person marketing) support can come from any of the FC staff, National Account Support staff or even leadership. Restoration1 prides itself on being a premier sales and marketing organization. , area_development_opportunities=Yes, franchise_fee_3=149600, franchise_fee_4=189600, franchise_fee_5=229500, industry_size=$210 Billion, franchise_fee_6=269400, franchise_fee_7=309300, secondary_contact_first_name=Zach, franchise_fee_8=349200, franchise_fee_9=389100, hs_object_source=FORM, display_two_minute_drill=true, mapping_access_url=https://restorationone.mapwebserver10.com/, business_model_b2c_percentage=70%, dynamic_page_slug=restoration-1, franchise_fee_2=109800}

Restoration 1

Brand Summary

Restoration 1 - The Largest Independent Restoration Company in the U.S.

Restoration 1 stands out as the largest independent restoration company in the United States. Our independence stems from the fact that we do not engage in program work with insurance companies at the corporate level, thus allowing our franchise businesses to operate independently and focus on serving the insured and property owners primarily, though much of the work is paid by insurance.  

While we maintain our independence, we value our relationships with insurance companies and work collaboratively with all of them. We see ourselves as allies in serving their customers, ensuring the right work is done for each job. This unique position enables our franchise owners to deliver personalized local service backed by extensive resources.  

A $210 billion market, the American home and property restoration industry outlook remains positive and is projected to grow over the coming years. Fire, mold, and water damage are inevitable problems for many property owners, making the restoration industry a high-demand, recession-resistant business. When a crisis occurs, it isn’t an option to have it fixed or not.

WHY RESTORATION 1
Standout Branding & Marketing – Eye-catching, professional branding that builds trust and drives customer engagement.

Scalable, Proven Business Model – Designed for long-term success, with the ability to grow at your pace.

Industry-Leading Support – A team of experts who have been in your shoes, providing training, marketing, and operational guidance every step of the way.

Collaborative Franchise Network – Join a community of like-minded owners sharing insights, strategies, and best practices.

Access to Top Industry Vendors – Benefit from strong partnerships with the best suppliers, training programs, and technology solutions

Brand Superpowers

Strong Brand Recognition

Extensive Franchise Support

High-Demand Services

Strong Brand Recognition

No Buildout Expenses

*THE NUMBERS

$126,525 - $309,500 Investment Range

$1,224,339 Average collected revenue

20.8% Average collected revenue less disclosed expenses

7% Royalty

Not collecting at this time Brand Fund

$250,000 Financial Requirements

Founder	Gary Finley
Home Office Location	Dallas, TX
Company Founded	2008
Began Franchising	2010
Industry	Property Restoration
Industry Size	$210 Billion
Veteran Discount	-$9,000
Group Health Insurance	No

Founder	Gary Finley
Home Office Location	Dallas, TX
Company Founded	2008
Began Franchising	2010
Industry	Property Restoration
Industry Size	$210 Billion
Veteran Discount	-$9,000
Group Health Insurance	No

Company Units Open	0
Franchise Units Awarded All Time	345
Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months	30
Franchise Units Open	298
Number of franchisees	200

Strong Sales Ability
Desire to scale / multi-unit ownership
Passion to Help People
No Industry Experience Required
Community Centric
Leadership Skills

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?

SBA Partner Vendors - FranFund

WHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?

Project Visualizer, Job Management, Scheduling, CRM, Inventory Management, Billing and Logistics

DO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?

Yes

DO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?

-$9,000

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