Franchise Investment
Restoration Franchise
Fees & Startup Costs
Every fee, every cost, fully explained — with the actual 911 Restoration figures. No vague ranges. We publish our numbers because we’re comfortable with them.
$49K
Franchise Fee
$161K–$328K
Total Investment
7%→5%
Royalty Rate
35%
Veteran Discount
The Full Breakdown
Every Cost You’ll Encounter Before and After Opening
Here is exactly what you’ll invest to open a 911 Restoration franchise — including fees that are often omitted from competitor summaries. All figures are sourced from the current FDD.
$49,000
One-Time
1. Initial Franchise Fee
The franchise fee is a one-time payment that grants you the right to operate under the 911 Restoration brand in your protected territory. It covers your initial training program, territory rights, brand access, and onboarding support.
Veterans receive a 35% discount — reducing the fee to approximately $31,850 through the IFA VetFran program.
$161K–$328K
Total Investment
2. Total Startup Investment
The total investment range of $161,400 to $327,700 covers everything required from signing day to your first job — including the franchise fee, equipment, vehicle outfitting, technology setup, initial marketing, and working capital reserve.
The range reflects differences in market size, how much equipment you already own, and how much working capital you hold in reserve. A complete line-item breakdown is in FDD Item 7.
$15K–$80K
Estimated Range
3. Equipment Costs
Restoration equipment includes air movers, dehumidifiers, moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras, extraction units, and specialty tools for mold remediation and fire cleanup. 911 Restoration provides a complete equipment specification list along with preferred vendor pricing through Home Depot, Aramsco, and national supply partnerships.
Franchisees coming from carpet cleaning, plumbing, or other trades often already own compatible equipment — which can significantly reduce this cost.
7%→5%
Sliding Scale
4. Monthly Royalties
Royalties are paid monthly as a percentage of gross revenue — not a fixed flat fee. The rate starts at 7% on restoration services revenue and decreases to 5% as your volume grows. Reconstruction revenue is royaltied separately at 3% decreasing to 2%.
The sliding scale rewards growth: the more revenue you generate, the lower your effective royalty rate. This is intentional — 911 Restoration benefits when you scale.
1% Gross
Monthly
5. National Advertising Fund
All franchisees contribute 1% of gross revenue to the national advertising fund, which supports brand awareness through TV, radio, digital, and social campaigns. Every national impression builds trust in your local market — making your inbound call volume higher than any independent operator in your territory can achieve.
$690 / mo
Combined
6. Technology & Call Center Fees
Two fixed monthly fees cover the operational infrastructure that runs from day one of your launch. The $495/month technology fee covers your CRM, job management platform, estimating tools, and insurance documentation software. The $195/month call center fee covers 24/7 inbound call capture in your territory — so emergency calls at 2 AM get answered and dispatched to your crew.
Varies
By State
7. Licenses, Certifications & Training
Before performing restoration work professionally, franchisees complete IICRC certification training — including the Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) and Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician (FRST) credentials. The WRT course takes approximately 3 days and costs $530–$700 including the exam. Business licensing requirements vary by state.
911 Restoration’s Phase 1 and Phase 2 onboarding program is designed to take franchisees from zero restoration experience to fully operational — certifications are integrated into the training program, not an add-on.
All figures per current FDD. Request the FDD for the complete Item 7 line-item breakdown before making any investment decision.
What You Get
What the Franchise Fee Actually Buys You
The initial franchise fee and ongoing royalties are not just license costs — they fund an operational infrastructure that would take years and millions of dollars to build independently.
Protected Territory
~300,000–350,000 population exclusively yours. No competing 911 Restoration franchisee can operate within your territory boundary.
Two-Phase Training
Full technical training (WRT, FRST, AMRT, Xactimate estimating) plus field onboarding — operational readiness before you take your first job.
Corporate Marketing
SEO, paid search, Google Business Profile management, and national brand campaigns active in your territory from launch day — not month six.
24/7 Call Center
Emergency inbound calls captured and dispatched around the clock. You never miss a job because no one picked up the phone at 2 AM.
Business Coaching
Dedicated corporate coach who tracks your benchmarks, reviews your metrics, and pushes you toward the specific growth targets that drive this business.
Peer Network
Direct access to 120+ active franchise owners — including the highest performers — who share what they’ve built and how they built it.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Restoration Franchise Fees
The total investment to open a 911 Restoration franchise ranges from $161,400 to $327,700. This includes the $49,000 franchise fee, equipment, vehicle outfitting, technology setup, initial marketing, and a working capital reserve. The complete line-item breakdown is in FDD Item 7, which you receive before signing anything.
911 Restoration royalties are charged monthly as a percentage of gross revenue. The rate starts at 7% and decreases to 5% as your restoration services revenue grows — rewarding scale. Reconstruction revenue carries a separate lower rate of 3% to 2%. Additional monthly fees include a 1% national advertising fund contribution, a $195 call center fee, and a $495 technology fee.
Yes. Franchisees coming from carpet cleaning, plumbing, or other trades often already own compatible equipment — including extraction machines, dehumidifiers, and vehicles. This can significantly reduce the equipment portion of your startup investment. During the discovery process, your franchise development representative will review what you have and help estimate what you’ll need to purchase.
The $49,000 franchise fee covers your protected territory rights, full access to the 911 Restoration brand and operating systems, your Phase 1 and Phase 2 training program, and corporate onboarding support. It is a one-time payment — not renewable. Veterans receive a 35% discount on the franchise fee through the IFA VetFran program.
Yes. 911 Restoration is SBA-eligible, which means most SBA 7(a) lenders can finance the franchise fee and startup costs. Other common financing approaches include ROBS (Rollover for Business Startups using 401(k) or IRA funds without early withdrawal penalties) and home equity lines of credit. The franchise development team can connect you with preferred lending partners.
Next Step
Ready to See the Full Numbers? Request the FDD.
The complete fee breakdown, Item 19 earnings data, and territory details are all in the FDD — which you receive before any commitment is required. Start with a no-obligation conversation.
