Restoration 1
Partial FDD datacomputed, never sold
Beyond the filing
Everything else on this page is quoted from Restoration 1'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.
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Research this brand properly
Every figure on this page comes from Restoration 1'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 business services franchise. Its official site emphasizes: Restoration 1's certified experts are available 24/7 to help restore your property after water or fire damage. Call today to have America's largest independent restoration company help you after a disaster.
From Restoration 1's official site, condensed by an independent research pass on August 10, 2026 — marketing description, not a filed fact. Source.
Water Damage Restoration Orange County | Restoration 1 — source
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They have not cleared our 0.85 QA bar, usually because no primary regulator-hosted filing was reachable and the figures come from a secondary source. Treat them as indicative and check the linked source before relying on them. We publish the score rather than hiding it — see the methodology.
What it really costs
Every cost figure this brand's filing discloses — not just the headline range
| Expense | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $59,900 | $59,900 |
| Total initial investment | $126,525 | $309,500 |
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 67% of business services franchises on this site with a disclosed Item 7 range (124 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 business services 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 Restoration 1 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 Restoration 1 franchise cost?
Restoration 1's most recent Franchise Disclosure Document puts the total estimated initial investment at $127K–$310K. 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 $59,900, and is included in that range.
What royalty does Restoration 1 charge?
Restoration 1 charges a continuing royalty of 7% 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 Restoration 1 disclose earnings (Item 19)?
No. Restoration 1 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 Restoration 1 locations closed?
In its most recent reported year (2025), Restoration 1 opened 20, closed 18, terminated 42 franchised outlets, ending the year with 556. Averaged over three years, 7.9% of the system turned over annually — outlets closed, terminated, not renewed or reacquired. These counts come from Item 20, which every franchisor must file.