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Residential and commercial property restoration

Investment

$124,900

Initial Franchise Fee

$29,000 - $49,000

Units

341

Growth Rate

+30.7%

Overview About Investment Territories Support Operations Ranking History

Overview

Industry Maintenance
Founded 2003
Franchising Since 2007
Parent Company 911 Restoration Franchise Inc.
Leadership Miri Offir, CEO
# of Employees at HQ 44

Units and Growth Chart

About 911 Restoration

Do you like to repair house damage? Then 911 Restoration may be for you! 911 Restoration is a U.S.-based franchise that helps its clients rejuvenate their homes and offices following a disaster. The premier services they provide include sanitization, water damage, mold, fire, and flood restoration services. When you complete each job, you are restoring more than a structure; you are restoring your client's peace of mind and daily normalcy. 

The client base consists of those in residential and commercial areas. 911 Restoration was founded in 2003 and began franchising in 2007. The company is spread over more than 200 territories and is experiencing continued growth in the U.S. and Canada. 

Why You May Want to Start a 911 Restoration Franchise?

To become a franchisee, you do not have to have prior experience in restoration services. However, you should possess strong business and sales skills. Your marketing campaigns might be managed by the in-house search engine optimization (SEO) and Google pay-per-click (PPC) management teams. When purchasing or renting restoration equipment or vehicles, you can enjoy discounts and deals through the multiple national purchasing agreements the franchisor has with various vendors.

911 Restoration has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 multiple times in recent years. This ranking is based on an evaluation of more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. The 911 Restoration brand is nationally recognized, and it is possible to leverage this image as you work.

What Might Make a 911 Restoration Franchise a Good Choice?

To be part of the 911 Restoration team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. Furthermore, ongoing fees may include advertising, royalty, and renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements. 

In-house financing and partnerships may also be provided to the individuals who lack funds but show great potential at succeeding in the business. 

With franchisor support, 911 Restoration works to generate damage leads for franchisees. Franchisees may also get to benefit from the 24/7 support provided by the franchiser.

How To Open a 911 Restoration Franchise

To begin the process of opening a 911 Restoration franchise, you can submit an inquiry form. If the brand finds you to be a good fit, they may contact you and begin the process. It is your job to complete your due diligence and explore the brand and opportunity in its entirety. This also includes speaking to current 911 Restoration franchisees.

After completing your due diligence, you may be allowed to meet with 911 Restoration executives as you interview and attend discovery day. Your franchise representative will guide you as you get ready to sign your franchise agreement, pay your required fees, and attend training. Soon, you may be helping your first client restore their property and peace of mind. 

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $29,000 - $49,000
Initial Investment $124,900 - $327,700
Net Worth Requirement $150,000
Cash Requirement $40,000
Royalty Fee 3%-9%
Ad Royalty Fee 1%
Technology Fee $495+/mo.
Term of Agreement 7 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable? Yes
Financing Third Party
Veterans Incentive 15% off franchise fee

Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

United States

Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training 78 hours
Classroom Training 142 hours

Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing

Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

Is absentee ownership allowed? Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Yes
Can this franchise be run part time? No
# of employees required to run 3
Are exclusive territories available? Yes

Ranking History

911 Restoration performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

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Updated: December 12th, 2022