Franchise: 1-800 Water Damage
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings
Toll-Free Line
Internet
Security
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
National Media
Training Onsite: varies (online)
Training at headquarters: 17 days
Additional Training: Training videos, webinars, seminars
Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of employees required to run: 1
About 1-800 Water Damage
1-800-Water Damage franchisees offer 24-hour emergency water damage restoration services including water extraction, sewage cleanup, drying, dehumidification, odor control, disinfecting, carpet cleaning, debris removal and mold remediation. The Seattle-based company was started in 1988, and began franchising in 2002, originally under the name Cure Water Damage.
Founded
1988
Franchising Since
2002 (15 Years)
Corporate Address
731 Fairfield Ct. Ann Arbor, MI 48108
CEO
Rusty Amarante
Parent Company
Belfor Franchise Group
Units (Locations)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment
$79,000
Net-worth Requirement
$200,000
Liquid Cash Requirement
$100,000
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee
$79,000 - $79,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
7-11%
Ad Royalty Fee
1-2%
Financing Options
Veteran Incentives
$5,000 off franchise fee
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Updated: June 22nd, 2017
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