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Buy a ServiceMaster Restore Franchise

ServiceMaster Restore is a disaster restoration franchise with more than 65 years of operating history, backed by the Atlanta-based ServiceMaster Brands. The brand operates through more than 800 locations across North America, serving homeowners, commercial property managers, and businesses responding to sudden property damage.

The franchise delivers water extraction and damage repair, fire and smoke restoration, mold remediation, and reconstruction services. Work is performed by trained technicians; franchisees function as business managers who direct staff, coordinate scheduling, and maintain relationships with clients and insurers. Emergency response is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

A distinguishing feature of the model is its integration with the insurance industry. ServiceMaster Restore maintains preferred vendor relationships with major national insurance carriers, routing claim-related restoration work to franchisees through established channels. The broader ServiceMaster Brands network serves more than one million homes and businesses annually, extending buying power and brand credibility across the system.

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Why buy a ServiceMaster Restore Franchise?

The case to buy a ServiceMaster Restore franchise rests on brand maturity in a demand-driven market and access to preferred vendor status with major national insurance carriers, a position that directs claim-related work to franchisees through established insurer relationships rather than depending on consumer marketing alone. Few independently operated restoration businesses can replicate this standing quickly.

National vendor agreements give franchisees purchasing leverage on equipment and supplies. The parent ServiceMaster Brands network provides marketing infrastructure and proprietary technology. Managed repair and reconstruction services offer franchisees a revenue line beyond core emergency restoration work.

ServiceMaster Restore Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1929

    • Franchising Since

      1990

    • New Startup Cost

      $266,600 – $442,890

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $72,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $12,000

    • Royalty Fee

      5.95–10%

      of Gross Service Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      0.5–2%

      of Gross Service Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      1939

    • New Units Opened *

      47

    • Units Transferred *

      73

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $945,058

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

ServiceMaster Restore – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Incoming owners complete 103–113 hours of classroom training and up to 37 hours of on-the-job instruction at the Memphis-based Academy of Service. Field consultants, a franchisee intranet, and a toll-free support line provide ongoing operational support. The Quality Restoration Vendor (QRV) program sets technical, service, and billing standards across the network. Marketing support covers national advertising, co-op programs, and SEO. National vendor agreements reduce costs on equipment and supplies. Resale buyers should confirm what Academy of Service onboarding and system access are available when ownership transfers.

  2. Ideal Owner

    ServiceMaster Restore suits operators comfortable managing a team-led service business rather than performing technical work themselves. Franchisees oversee technicians, coordinate project scheduling, and manage relationships with insurance adjusters and commercial property managers; strong interpersonal and organizational skills matter more than prior restoration experience. The brand recruits candidates with backgrounds in sales, business management, or operations. Active, hands-on local ownership is required; absentee management is not permitted within the model.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    ServiceMaster Restore has placed in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for multiple consecutive years, ranking #108 in 2025 and #94 in 2023, its fourth consecutive year in the top 100. The brand earned the Hire Heroes USA 2025 Partner of the Year designation for its veteran employment commitment. Structured certification standards are maintained across the network through the Quality Restoration Vendor (QRV) program and preferred vendor status with major national insurance carriers. For resale buyers, unit-level reputation with local insurance adjusters and commercial clients matters alongside brand-level recognition.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US damage restoration services industry is valued at approximately $7 billion according to IBISWorld, with annual growth around 4.5%. Demand is driven by aging property stock, increasing frequency of weather events, and the consistent risk of water, fire, and mold damage in occupied structures. The market is largely non-discretionary: work is typically triggered by insurance claims rather than consumer spending decisions, which supports resilience across economic cycles. For resale buyers, local demand depends on housing density, weather exposure, and the territory's existing insurance carrier relationships.

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