#224
At a Glance
Products & Services: Emergency restoration services
Number of Locations: 85
Total Investment: $40.78K - 147.82K
Founded: 1966
Began Franchising: 2009
About Paul Davis Emergency Services
For property owners affected by fire, water, mold, storms or other forms of property damage, Paul Davis Emergency Services offers rapid-response mitigation services such as emergency board-up, water and fire damage cleanup and mold removal. The company began franchising in 2009; sister company Paul Davis Restoration has been franchising its insurance-restoration services since 1970.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $40,784 - $147,824
Franchise Fee: $36,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4-8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $36,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4-8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $60,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 3 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #224 (2013),
Fastest-Growing: #57 (2013),
Top New: #8 (2013),
Top Home-Based: #57 (2013),
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