Servicemaster Franchise: Cost, Fees & Earnings
1,910 locations (2025), -1.1% YoY(Item 20)
A Servicemaster franchise requires an estimated total investment of $287,800 to $474,340, including a $55,000 initial franchise fee (latest FDD, Item 7). Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty of 10% (Item 6). Servicemaster's FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation, but Franchable does not currently publish a system-wide unit revenue figure from it.
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Initial Investment
$287,800 – $474,340
Source: FDD, Item 7
Franchise Fee
$55,000
Source: FDD, Item 5
Royalty
10%
Source: FDD, Item 6
Servicemaster Franchise Key Facts
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment | $287,800 – $474,340Source: FDD, Item 7 | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $55,000 – $72,500Source: FDD, Item 5 | |
| Royalty | 10%Source: FDD, Item 6 | |
| Median Revenue (AUV) | Servicemaster's FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation, but Franchable does not currently publish a system-wide unit revenue figure from it.Source: Item 19 | |
| Total Locations | 1,910 (2025)Source: Item 20 |
Servicemaster Franchise Fees
Initial franchise fee(Item 5)
$55,000 – $72,500
Ongoing royalty(Item 6)
10%
National ad / brand fund(Item 6)
2% exact
Local marketing spend(Item 6)
2%
Technology fee(Item 6)
$9,450/mo
Buildout / construction(Item 7)
$19,800 – $55,500
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 Servicemaster
ServiceMaster Restore is a disaster restoration and cleaning services franchise that provides water damage mitigation, structural drying, fire/smoke cleanup, mold remediation, and commercial restoration services. The franchise operates under the ServiceMaster Restore® brand and serves both residential and commercial customers who have experienced loss from disasters, water damage, fires, floods, and other emergencies.
Gross Sales by Performance TierSource: FDD Item 19
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Servicemaster Franchise FAQ
How much does a Servicemaster franchise cost?
Per Item 7 of the latest Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment ranges from $287,800 to $474,340.
What is the Servicemaster franchise fee?
The FDD reports an initial franchise fee of $55,000 to $72,500.
What royalty does Servicemaster charge?
The FDD reports an ongoing royalty of 10%.
How much does a Servicemaster franchise owner make?
Servicemaster's FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation, but Franchable does not currently publish a system-wide unit revenue figure from it. Review Item 19 of the FDD and ask the franchisor for validation contacts before relying on any earnings estimate.
Can I finance a Servicemaster 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 Servicemaster. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Individual results vary.