Restoration 1 Franchise: Cost, Fees & Earnings
278 locations (2025), -6.7% YoY(Item 20)
A Restoration 1 franchise requires an estimated total investment of $126,525 to $309,500, including a $59,900 initial franchise fee (2026 FDD, Item 7). Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty of 7% (Item 6). Its disclosed Item 19 unit P&L shows roughly a 10% EBITDA margin in FY2025 — a franchisee-reported, unaudited figure that varies by operator.
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Median Revenue (AUV)
$526,145
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19
Initial Investment
$126,525 – $309,500
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7
Franchise Fee
$59,900
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5
Royalty
7%
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6
Restoration 1 Franchise Key Facts
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment | $126,525 – $309,500Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7 | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $59,900 – $64,400Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5 | |
| Royalty | 7%Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6 | |
| Median Revenue (AUV) | $526,145Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19 | |
| Total Locations | 278 (2025)Source: Item 20 |
Restoration 1 Franchise Fees
Initial franchise fee(Item 5)
$59,900 – $64,400
Ongoing royalty(Item 6)
7%
National ad / brand fund(Item 6)
2%
Technology fee(Item 6)
$6,300/mo
Buildout / construction(Item 7)
$250 – $500
Additional Item 5–6 fees (transfer, renewal, area development, and any veteran discounts) are not yet parsed on Franchable — see the brand's FDD for the full fee schedule.
About Restoration 1
Restoration 1 franchises the right to develop, own, and operate a business providing residential and commercial water, fire, smoke, and mold restoration services. Franchisees operate under the Restoration 1® brand and utilize the company's proprietary business systems, methods, and standards to deliver restoration services, often working with insurance companies for payment.
What Restoration 1's FDD Discloses
Restoration 1's disclosed Item 19 unit P&L shows an approximately 10% EBITDA margin in FY2025. Item 19 figures are franchisee-reported and unaudited. Individual results vary.
The largest disclosed cost line in Restoration 1's disclosed unit P&L was Hourly Labor/ Subcontractors, at about 25.7% of revenue (disclosed Item 19, FY2025).
Gross Sales by Performance TierSource: 2026 FDD Item 19
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Additional Item 19 Analysis
Deeper Item 19 Analysis (Charts 3–6)
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Restoration 1 Franchise FAQ
How much does a Restoration 1 franchise cost?
Per Item 7 of the 2026 FDD Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment ranges from $126,525 to $309,500.
What is the Restoration 1 franchise fee?
The FDD reports an initial franchise fee of $59,900 to $64,400.
What royalty does Restoration 1 charge?
The FDD reports an ongoing royalty of 7%.
How much revenue does a Restoration 1 franchise generate?
The 2026 FDD reports a median revenue per unit of $526,145 for fiscal year 2025. Individual results vary.
How much does a Restoration 1 franchise owner make?
Restoration 1 disclosed median unit revenue of $526,145 in FY2025 (Item 19). Its disclosed P&L shows a 10% EBITDA margin, though the FDD does not report median-unit profit. Individual results vary.
Can I finance a Restoration 1 franchise with an SBA loan?
Many franchise purchases are financed with SBA 7(a) loans covering a large share of the total project cost. You can check what you'd qualify for with Franchable's free SBA prequalification.
Data sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchable is not affiliated with or endorsed by Restoration 1. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Individual results vary.