computed, never sold
Beyond the filing
Everything else on this page is quoted from 1-800 WATER DAMAGE's franchise disclosure document. This is not — it is measured off the open web, it is not verified by the franchisor, and it never affects the Factbook Score.
Research this brand properly
Every figure on this page comes from 1-800 WATER DAMAGE's own disclosure filings, source linked. Compare it against its category before any discovery call — and read the FDD with an attorney before signing anything.
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A restoration franchise. Its official site emphasizes: Be a part of a business that will make a meaningful impact on your community & invest in a 1-800 WATER DAMAGE property restoration franchise.
From 1-800 WATER DAMAGE's official site, condensed by an independent research pass on August 10, 2026 — marketing description, not a filed fact. Source.
What it really costs
Every cost figure this brand's filing discloses — not just the headline range
| Expense | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $59,000 | $59,000 |
| Total initial investment | $142,903 | $312,398 |
Item 7 reports a total range, not a full line-item breakdown, in this brand's filing excerpt — the franchise fee is the only cost we can show separately today.
Costs more to open than 41% of restoration franchises on this site with a disclosed Item 7 range (28 compared). Computed from total investment, not a figure from the filing itself.
Earnings disclosure
Does the franchisor share performance data? No
This brand's filing does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation. That's common — a large share of franchisors disclose nothing here — but it means you should ask for unit-level economics directly during discovery calls. Compare against restoration brands that do disclose one.
Legal history
Openings, closures & reacquisitions
The numbers ranking sites don't show — straight from the brand's filings
Tell me when 1-800 WATER DAMAGE files something new
Franchisors refile every year, and fees, investment ranges and closure counts move between filings. We'll email you when this brand's figures change — nothing else, and never a sales sequence.
Common questions
Answered from this brand's own FDD filing. Where the filing is silent, the question is left out rather than answered with a guess.
How much does a 1-800 WATER DAMAGE franchise cost?
1-800 WATER DAMAGE's most recent Franchise Disclosure Document puts the total estimated initial investment at $143K–$312K. That is Item 7, which covers everything needed to open — the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, opening inventory and initial working capital. The initial franchise fee itself is $59,000, and is included in that range.
What royalty does 1-800 WATER DAMAGE charge?
1-800 WATER DAMAGE charges a continuing royalty of 10% of gross sales, disclosed in Item 6. Royalties are charged on revenue, not profit, so they are owed whether or not the outlet is profitable.
Does 1-800 WATER DAMAGE disclose earnings (Item 19)?
No. 1-800 WATER DAMAGE makes no financial performance representation in its FDD. Item 19 is the only optional item under the FTC Franchise Rule, so omitting it is lawful and common — but it means the franchisor publishes no revenue or profit figures for its outlets, and any figure quoted elsewhere is not from the filing.
How many 1-800 WATER DAMAGE locations closed?
In its most recent reported year (2025), 1-800 WATER DAMAGE opened 20, closed 0, terminated 50 franchised outlets, ending the year with 320. Averaged over three years, 10.4% of the system turned over annually — outlets closed, terminated, not renewed or reacquired. These counts come from Item 20, which every franchisor must file.
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