Question 1

How much does a Restoration 1 franchise cost?

Accepted Answer

Initial franchise fee is $59,900 plus $0.18 per person over 250,000 population, typically $59,900-$64,400. Total investment ranges $126,525-$309,500 for standard territories.

Question 2

What is the initial investment for Restoration 1?

Accepted Answer

Standard market territory: $126,525-$309,500 including 3 months working capital. Conversions: $75,750-$199,000. Micro add-on: $18,350-$114,250.

Question 3

Does Restoration 1 provide financial performance data?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Item 19 discloses Total Collected Revenue for 231 territories by 118 operators in 2025, with 29.7% above average and range $42,159-$22,503,672.

Question 4

What are Restoration 1 royalty fees?

Accepted Answer

7% of Collected Gross Revenue or monthly minimum ($0 first 6 months, up to $2,000); plus 2% on Construction Gross Revenues and $525 monthly tech fee.

Question 5

What training does Restoration 1 offer?

Accepted Answer

Training Program for owners and up to three others, required pre-opening, plus 116-page Operations Manual access.

Question 6

Restoration 1 vs Servpro: which is better for franchisees?

Accepted Answer

Restoration 1 reports Item 19 revenue data for 231 territories; Servpro has larger scale but Restoration 1 offers conversion discounts and population-based territories.

Question 7

Restoration 1 franchisee reviews and earnings?

Accepted Answer

Item 19 shows 29.7% of 231 territories above average revenue; actual results vary by market and operator effort.

Question 8

Can I buy a multi-unit Restoration 1 franchise?

Accepted Answer

No multi-unit operators currently disclosed; focus on single protected territories of 250,000+ population.

Question 9

What support does Restoration 1 provide after opening?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing Operations Manual updates, brand fund administration if established, and access to proprietary systems.

Question 10

Is Restoration 1 franchise financing available?

Accepted Answer

No direct franchisor financing; pursue SBA loans, equipment leasing, or ROBS for the $126k-$310k investment.