#350
At a Glance
Products & Services: Insurance restoration services
Number of Locations: 207
Total Investment: $178.24K - 313.28K
Founded: 1966
Began Franchising: 1970
About Paul Davis Restoration Inc.
Paul Davis Restoration, founded in 1966 in Jacksonville, Florida, began franchising in 1970. Franchisees offer insurance restoration and remodeling services, including mold remediation, smoke containment and cleanup, water extraction and construction, to residential and commercial clients.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 207 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 215 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 229 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 217 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $178,240 - $313,277
Franchise Fee: $75,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $75,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $350,000
Liquid Cash Available: $180,000 - $240,000
Operations
10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 20. 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: 4 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week. Follow-up training at 6-month anniversary : 3 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
Top Home-Based: #47 (2011),