911 Restoration franchise
911 Restoration provides emergency cleanup of water, fire and mold damage, plus related repairs, carpet and duct cleaning and mold inspections, answering calls around the clock. At the end of 2025 there were 330 911 Restoration locations in the US, 327 franchised and 3 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $168K–$334K
- Franchise fee
- $55,000
- Royalty
- 3–9%
- Locations, 2025
- 330+46 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2007
- Franchisor based in
- Van Nuys, California
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- None offered
From 911 Restoration Franchise Inc’s 2026 filing.
How much a 911 Restoration franchise costs
Opening a traditional 911 Restoration franchise costs an estimated $167,700 to $334,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: 911 Restoration Franchise Inc, 2026 filing, page 28
911 Restoration franchise fee
The franchise fee is $55,000, for a traditional or conversion franchise ($39,000 for a micro-market). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: 911 Restoration Franchise Inc, 2026 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 9% of gross revenue from restoration services and 3% from other services (with minimums after the first months), paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 5% of gross sales |
Source: 911 Restoration Franchise Inc, 2026 filing, page 16
Sales and earnings
Shares figures 911 Restoration publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 gross revenue for 196 franchised territories. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: 911 Restoration Franchise Inc, 2026 filing, page 57
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 322 (+41) | 6 | 14 |
| 2024 | 326 (+4) | 4 | 11 |
| 2025 | 327 (+1) | 3 | 17 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: 911 Restoration Franchise Inc, 2026 filing, page 64
How 911 Restoration compares
Of the 7 restoration franchises on this site, 911 Restoration is the 4th cheapest to open and the 4th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | 911 Restoration | Typical restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $168K | $168K |
| Closed or left per year | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +16.4% | +11.4% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 6 of 7 |
Typical is the median across the 7 brands in restoration franchises.
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911 Restoration franchise questions
Does 911 Restoration help with financing?
No. 911 Restoration does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do 911 Restoration franchisees get a protected territory?
No. 911 Restoration grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another 911 Restoration can open nearby.
How long is a 911 Restoration franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is 911 Restoration growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 88 franchised locations opened and 42 closed or left, a net change of +16.4%. About 4.5% of locations closed or left each year. That is in line with the 4.9% typical for restoration franchises.
How does 911 Restoration compare with other restoration franchises?
Of the 7 restoration franchises here, 911 Restoration is the 4th cheapest to open (low end $168K against a $168K median) and the 4th largest by number of locations.
Does 911 Restoration say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 gross revenue for 196 franchised territories. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is 911 Restoration based?
911 Restoration Franchise Inc is based in Van Nuys, California and the brand has sold franchises since 2007.