Servpro franchise
Servpro cleans up and restores homes and businesses after fire, smoke, water and mold damage, often working through insurance claims. Franchisees buy their vehicles, equipment and cleaning products through Servpro's own distribution arm. At the end of 2025 there were 2,354 Servpro locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $263K–$386K
- Franchise fee
- $100,000
- Royalty
- 3–10%
- Locations, 2025
- 2,354+240 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 1977
- Franchisor based in
- Gallatin, Tennessee
- Time to open
- 60 to 120 days after signing
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From Servpro Franchisor, LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Servpro franchise costs
Opening a Servpro associate license costs an estimated $263,305 to $385,570. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Servpro Franchisor, LLC, 2026 filing, page 31
Servpro franchise fee
The franchise fee is $100,000, plus a required $112,000 equipment and products package, for a $212,000 standard purchase price. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Servpro Franchisor, LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 3% to 10% of gross volume, paid monthly (capped at 10%). |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 3% of gross sales |
Source: Servpro Franchisor, LLC, 2026 filing, page 17
Sales and earnings
No figures Servpro does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Servpro Franchisor, LLC, 2026 filing, page 72
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,202 (+88) | 0 | 11 |
| 2024 | 2,286 (+84) | 0 | 10 |
| 2025 | 2,354 (+68) | 0 | 11 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Servpro Franchisor, LLC, 2026 filing, page 73
How Servpro compares
Of the 7 restoration franchises on this site, Servpro is the 6th cheapest to open and the largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Servpro | Typical restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $263K | $168K |
| Closed or left per year | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +11.4% | +11.4% |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 6 of 7 |
Typical is the median across the 7 brands in restoration franchises.
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Servpro franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Servpro?
60 to 120 days after signing, according to Servpro's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Servpro help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. Servpro may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Do Servpro franchisees get a protected territory?
No. Servpro grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another Servpro can open nearby.
How long is a Servpro franchise agreement?
The initial term is 5 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Servpro growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 271 franchised locations opened and 32 closed or left, a net change of +11.4%. About 0.5% of locations closed or left each year. That is below the 4.9% typical for restoration franchises.
How does Servpro compare with other restoration franchises?
Of the 7 restoration franchises here, Servpro is the 6th cheapest to open (low end $263K against a $168K median) and the largest by number of locations.
Does Servpro say how much franchisees make?
No, Servpro doesn't publish sales or profit figures for its locations, while 6 of the 7 restoration brands here do. Current and former owners are the best source.
Where is Servpro based?
Servpro Franchisor, LLC is based in Gallatin, Tennessee and the brand has sold franchises since 1977.