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Buy a Paul Davis Restoration Franchise

Paul Davis Restoration is a property damage restoration franchise serving residential and commercial customers across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1966 and franchising since 1970, the brand handles cleanup, mitigation and reconstruction after water, fire, mold, storm and other property damage, and positions itself as North America’s leading insurance restoration network.

The model is insurance-funded: franchisees work directly with the property owner’s insurance carrier, which supports higher-value jobs and a steady flow of non-discretionary work. Owners run an owner-operated business built around trained in-house teams and project management, with protected territories designed so nearby locations do not compete for the same work.

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Paul Davis is part of FirstService Brands, a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ/TSX: FSV) and a North American leader in essential property services. With more than 300 franchises and nearly 60 years in the category, it pairs national insurance and commercial accounts with locally owned operations.

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Why buy a Paul Davis Restoration Franchise?

Restoration is an essential, non-discretionary category: demand for water, fire, storm and mold work continues across economic cycles, which is part of what makes buying a Paul Davis Restoration franchise an entry into a recession-resistant services market. The brand’s biggest asset is its insurance positioning: national carrier and commercial account relationships that channel high-value claims work to local owners, reducing the cold lead generation an independent restorer would face.

Owners also gain brand credibility built over nearly six decades, the backing of parent FirstService Brands, and a home-office support structure running at roughly one support staff member for every ten franchise owners. Protected territories mean growth comes from the local market rather than competition with other Paul Davis locations.

Paul Davis Restoration Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1966

    • Franchising Since

      1970

    • New Startup Cost

      $298,800 – $804,900

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $50,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $10,000

      majority transfer; $5,000 minority; +2.5% sale price due diligence

    • Royalty Fee

      4%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      0.75%

      of Gross Revenue

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      277

    • New Units Opened *

      19

    • Units Transferred *

      16

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $4,837,325

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Paul Davis Restoration – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Incoming owners go through the Franchise Launch program, with up to seven weeks of hands-on technical and business training at Paul Davis University, the brand's National Training Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Training includes IICRC certification courses and practice in a purpose-built Flood House. Beyond launch, franchisees receive ongoing coaching, marketing support, proprietary software and a dedicated field representative, backed by a home office running at about one support staff member per ten owners. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and software access carry over and which staff hold current IICRC certifications.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Paul Davis suits hands-on owner-operators rather than passive investors. The model rewards leadership and operational discipline: building and managing teams, coordinating restoration projects and developing local insurance and commercial relationships. Prior restoration experience is not required, and many owners come from unrelated backgrounds, but candidates should be comfortable running a team-based business, managing complexity and staying personally engaged in daily operations. Owners who are sales- and relationship-oriented, community-minded and willing to scale through staff tend to fit best.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Paul Davis is ranked #93 on Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500 (and #65 in 2025) and also appears on Entrepreneur's Top Franchises for Veterans list and the Franchise Times Top 400. In Canada it has been recognised by the Canadian Franchise Association, including Franchisees' Choice for nine consecutive years, an Award of Excellence and Franchisee of the Year for 2026. Backing from parent FirstService Brands adds further credibility. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific territory's local reputation, reviews and referral relationships.

  4. Industry / Market

    Restoration is an essential, insurance-funded service with demand that holds up across economic cycles. In the United States, the damage restoration services market is worth roughly $7 billion (IBISWorld, 2026), with longer-term growth supported by more frequent severe-weather events, an aging housing stock and steady insurance-claim activity. Because property damage must be addressed quickly regardless of the wider economy, the category is relatively recession-resistant, though local demand can be shaped by regional weather patterns and catastrophe cycles, all worth weighing when evaluating a specific territory.

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