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Buy a FRSTeam Franchise

FRSTeam is a contents restoration franchise that cleans and restores household and business possessions damaged by fire, water, smoke and mold. Where most restoration brands focus on the building itself, FRSTeam specializes in the contents inside it: clothing and textiles, electronics, furniture and hard goods, artwork, and irreplaceable keepsakes. The work is largely insurance-funded, with claims referred by carriers and adjusters who prefer to restore items rather than replace them.

The business runs from a processing facility supported by pickup-and-delivery routes, climate-controlled storage, and photo documentation that backs up insurance claims. Founded in 1988 and franchising since 2006, FRSTeam has grown to more than 50 locations across the United States and Canada. Its National Accounts Program connects franchisees to relationships with national insurance carriers.

The brand serves homeowners in crisis alongside commercial clients in senior living, hospitality and multi-unit property. Proprietary cleaning methods, transparent documentation and rapid turnaround position FRSTeam as a contents specialist within the broader restoration sector.

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Why buy a FRSTeam Franchise?

Buying a FRSTeam franchise means entering the restoration industry through its contents niche, a category insurers increasingly favor because restoring possessions costs less than replacing them. Demand is tied to fire, water and storm damage rather than discretionary spending, giving the model the resilience of an essential service.

The franchisor’s National Accounts Program is the standout asset: it connects owners to established insurance-carrier relationships that an independent operator would take years to build, and it drives a steady flow of claim referrals. Franchisees also work with proprietary tools and methods, free marketing and advertising support, and the credibility of a recognized national brand. The low-cost positioning is reinforced by a conversion path for existing dry cleaners, who already own much of the necessary equipment. FRSTeam is a VetFran partner, offering veterans a discount on the franchise purchase.

FRSTeam Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2006

    • Franchising Since

      2006

    • New Startup Cost

      $138,875 – $553,500

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details
  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $65,000 – $75,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $37,500

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Gross Revenues or monthly min

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Revenues or $1,250-$2,000/mo min

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      49

    • New Units Opened *

      11

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

FRSTeam – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    FRSTeam provides incoming owners with 46 hours of classroom training and 61 hours of on-the-job training covering restoration techniques, operations, marketing and how to win insurance work. Ongoing support includes access to the National Accounts Program and its insurance-carrier relationships, proprietary cleaning tools and methods, a franchise intranet platform, free marketing and advertising materials, and continued coaching. Resale buyers should confirm what initial and transfer training FRSTeam provides to incoming owners and staff, and what National Accounts and intranet access carries over with the sale.

  2. Ideal Owner

    FRSTeam suits a hands-on operator who can build and maintain relationships with insurance carriers, adjusters and contractors, since claim referrals drive the work. No restoration experience is required, but the role rewards someone organized and process-driven, comfortable running a facility, pickup routes and a small team, and able to handle homeowners with empathy during a stressful loss. Strong local networking and B2B instincts matter more than technical cleaning skill. Owners who treat the insurance relationship as the core of the business tend to fit best.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    FRSTeam is a consistent Franchise Business Review honoree and a member of the FBR Hall of Fame, awarded for sustained franchisee satisfaction. Recent FBR recognition includes Top 200 Franchise (2026, 2025 and 2022), Most Profitable Franchise (2025), Franchisee Satisfaction Rock Star (2025, 2023 and 2022) and Top Low-Cost Franchise (2025 and 2023), alongside earlier culture, profitability and innovation awards across 2019-2020. For resale buyers, this national recognition should be weighed alongside the specific territory's reputation, local insurance relationships and customer reviews.

  4. Industry / Market

    FRSTeam operates in the US property restoration industry, an essential-services sector the brand places at around $210 billion. Contents restoration is one of its faster-growing segments, as insurers increasingly choose to restore textiles, electronics and furniture rather than replace them. Demand is driven by the frequency of fire, water, smoke and storm damage; CNBC has reported that roughly one-third of US homes face high natural-disaster risk. Because losses occur in any economy the category is largely recession-resistant, though local claim volume depends on a territory's housing stock and weather exposure.

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