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Buy a Restoration 1 Franchise

Restoration 1 is a property restoration franchise providing water damage, mold remediation, and fire and smoke damage services to residential and commercial customers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the brand is part of Stellar Service Brands, a home services holding company backed by MPK Equity Partners that also includes bluefrog Plumbing + Drain and Softroc.

Franchisees operate territory-based businesses coordinating certified technicians, managing insurance claim documentation, and delivering restoration services when property owners face unexpected damage. The model is home-based or mobile, with no retail storefront. Revenue comes from both insurance-driven projects and direct-pay customers, across residential and commercial properties.

Restoration 1 describes itself as the nation’s largest independent restoration franchise network, with operations across more than 40 states. The locally owned operator model sets the brand apart from large corporate restoration chains. Service scope extends beyond the three core categories to include bioremediation, air duct cleaning, and storm-related disaster response, providing multiple revenue lines within a protected territory.

Latest Resales

  • There are currently no Restoration 1 resales available

Why buy a Restoration 1 Franchise?

Buying a Restoration 1 franchise means entering a category where work arrives from necessity. Property damage events happen year-round across all market types, and demand holds across economic cycles because restoration is rarely optional for affected property owners. The parent structure under Stellar Service Brands, alongside sister brand bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, creates cross-referral potential with local plumbing and trade partners.

The home-based model avoids commercial lease costs, and franchisee training specifically covers how to become the preferred referral partner of local plumbers, home inspectors, insurance agents, and property adjusters. IICRC and IAQA certifications provide technical credibility that supports customer trust and insurance company relationships. Veteran franchise fee discounts are available to qualifying buyers.

Restoration 1 Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2008

    • Franchising Since

      2010

    • New Startup Cost

      $103,700 – $271,775

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $59,900 – $64,275

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $5,000

    • Royalty Fee

      7%

      of Collected Gross Revenue or Minimum Royalty

    • Marketing Fee

      Not Collected

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      296

    • New Units Opened *

      20

    • Units Transferred *

      11

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $795,030

    * Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

Restoration 1 – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Franchisees complete a 12-day initial training program and receive IICRC and IAQA certifications as part of onboarding. The brand partners with KnowHow, an AI-powered mobile platform providing IICRC-aligned operational how-tos and job-site guidance for franchisees and their staff. Ongoing support includes field operations assistance, purchasing co-ops, access to Encircle job documentation software, marketing tools covering SEO, social media, ad templates, and email marketing, and access to meetings and conventions. Resale buyers should confirm what initial training and KnowHow platform access transfer with ownership.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Restoration 1 fits operators comfortable managing small teams rather than performing technical field work. The owner role centers on business development and operations management: building referral relationships with plumbers, property inspectors, insurance adjusters, and contractors; managing certified technicians; and overseeing job quality and documentation. Prior restoration experience is not required; successful owners tend to be sales-oriented, comfortable with B2B outreach, and disciplined about operational systems.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Restoration 1 has received recognition from multiple franchise industry bodies. The brand ranked #183 on Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 in 2021, placed #286 on the Franchise Times Top 400 that same year, and the corporate parent appeared at #3823 on the Inc. 5000 list in 2020 following strong revenue growth. The brand received the Global Excellence Award from Acquisition INTL Magazine in 2020 and holds recognition as a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador of Excellence. Franchise Business Review recognized Restoration 1 among its Top 200 Franchises in 2026.

  4. Industry / Market

    Property damage restoration is a demand-driven US home services segment tied to water damage, fire events, storm damage, and mold issues across residential and commercial properties. NOAA documented more than 100 billion-dollar US disaster events between 2019 and 2023, with 24 such events in 2024 alone, sustaining insurance-driven claim activity. Aging US housing stock adds structural demand as older properties face higher rates of pipe failure and water intrusion. Much of the work is non-discretionary; when property damage occurs, restoration is required regardless of broader economic conditions.

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