Restoration 1 franchise
Restoration 1 cleans up and repairs water, fire, smoke and mold damage for homes and businesses, with most jobs paid through insurance claims. At the end of 2025 there were 278 Restoration 1 locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $127K–$310K
- Franchise fee
- $60K–$64K
- Royalty
- 7%
- Locations, 2025
- 278−11 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2020
- Franchisor based in
- The Colony, Texas
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- None offered
From Restoration 1 Franchise Holding, LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Restoration 1 franchise costs
Opening a new standard Restoration 1 business costs an estimated $126,525 to $309,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
| Conversion of an existing restoration business | $75,750 to $199,000 |
|---|
Source: Restoration 1 Franchise Holding, LLC, 2026 filing, page 19
Restoration 1 franchise fee
The franchise fee is $59,900 to $64,400, $59,900 plus $0.18 per person over 250,000 in the territory. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Restoration 1 Franchise Holding, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of collected gross revenue (2% on construction revenue), or a monthly minimum that rises to $2,000, whichever is greater. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales |
Source: Restoration 1 Franchise Holding, LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Restoration 1 publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 collected revenue for 231 franchised territories. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Restoration 1 Franchise Holding, LLC, 2026 filing, page 49
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 293 (+4) | 0 | 15 |
| 2024 | 298 (+5) | 0 | 24 |
| 2025 | 278 (−20) | 0 | 30 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Restoration 1 Franchise Holding, LLC, 2026 filing, page 54
How Restoration 1 compares
Of the 7 restoration franchises on this site, Restoration 1 is the 3rd cheapest to open and the 6th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Restoration 1 | Typical restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $127K | $168K |
| Closed or left per year | 7.8% | 4.9% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −3.8% | +11.4% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 6 of 7 |
Typical is the median across the 7 brands in restoration franchises.
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Restoration 1 franchise questions
Does Restoration 1 help with financing?
No. Restoration 1 does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Restoration 1 franchisees get a protected territory?
No. Restoration 1 grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another Restoration 1 can open nearby.
How long is a Restoration 1 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 Restoration 1 growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 58 franchised locations opened and 69 closed or left, a net change of −3.8%. About 7.8% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 4.9% typical for restoration franchises.
How does Restoration 1 compare with other restoration franchises?
Of the 7 restoration franchises here, Restoration 1 is the 3rd cheapest to open (low end $127K against a $168K median) and the 6th largest by number of locations.
Does Restoration 1 say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 collected revenue for 231 franchised territories. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Restoration 1 based?
Restoration 1 Franchise Holding, LLC is based in The Colony, Texas and the brand has sold franchises since 2020.