The 911 Restoration opportunity is about owning a business that helps people in need, with a history of recession-resistant demand, proven systems, and great people to help you achieve financial freedom. We're ready to guide your journey from startup to success.
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Our comprehensive training begins with a week-long session where you'll gain hands-on experience in water, fire, and mold restoration techniques, as well as estimating, handling insurance companies, customer service, and business operations.
Take advantage of marketing services tailored to your territory: your website, Google and Apple profiles, Facebook and Instagram pages, and 100s of local directory listings, search engine marketing, social content and management, a national branding campaign, and a full creative library — TV, radio, billboards, digital and social ads, print and direct mail, and more.
Our partnership doesn't stop after training. You get direct access to our support team for operations, marketing and recruitment, regular one-on-one coaching with your franchise consultant, and guidance on scaling — from adding team members to expanding into new territories. Our network of branch owners shares their wisdom, too.
Streamline your operations with software designed for the restoration industry — tools to help you stay organized and efficient, from scheduling jobs to invoicing and customer management to local business development, and much more.
| Feature | 911 Restoration | Servpro | Restoration 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment | $70,100 – $226,900 | $123,000 – $216,000 | $103,700 – $271,775 |
| Franchise Fee | $29,000 – $49,000 | $49,000 | $59,900 |
| Royalty Fee | Not publicly disclosed | Not publicly disclosed | 7% of collected gross revenue (3.5% for conversion franchises during the initial 6 months) |
| Brand Recognition | Ranked #43 in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 (2018) | Ranked #1 in Restoration Services for 22 consecutive years; #11 overall in 2024 | Ranked #122 in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 (2018) |
| Training & Support | Comprehensive training and ongoing support; emphasis on community engagement and customer satisfaction | Structured training including classroom and hands-on experience; ongoing support | Extensive training and support; focus on networking and local partnerships |
| Marketing Assistance | National marketing campaigns; help with local marketing strategies | Significant national advertising spend; strong brand presence | Marketing support with emphasis on digital marketing and local outreach |
| Business Model | Home-based business model; flexibility in operations | Brick-and-mortar presence; established operational systems | Home-based business model; scalable operations |
| Growth Potential | 14% unit growth in 2019; expanding across the U.S. and Canada | Consistent growth with 2,300+ franchises; strong market presence | Fast-growing restoration franchise; hundreds of locations open or in development |
| Unique Selling Proposition | "Fresh Start" philosophy focused on positive customer experiences and community involvement | Strong brand recognition — "Like it never even happened"; extensive disaster recovery capabilities | Emphasis on quick ramp-up, low overhead, and multiple revenue streams |
