Advanced Laser Restoration is a mobile laser cleaning and restoration franchise founded in 2022 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Headquartered in Hampstead, NC, the company operates with eco-friendly, chemical-free laser technology to clean and restore metal, stone, wood, concrete, and more.

It offers a wide array of services, including wood stripping, biofilm and graffiti removal, rust and corrosion mitigation, injection mold cleaning, soot removal, and grease extraction.

The franchise began offering franchise opportunities in 2022 and issued its Franchise Disclosure Document in August 2023.

What sets Advanced Laser Restoration apart is its pioneering use of laser cleaning—a safe, precise, and environmentally responsible alternative to sandblasting or harsh chemicals.

Training

Advanced Laser Restoration offers a comprehensive training program to prepare franchisees for operating their laser cleaning business. The training is structured around both initial instruction and ongoing support. Here are the main training programs:

1. Initial Training Program
   Franchisees are required to attend and complete an initial training program conducted by Advanced Laser Restoration. The program is delivered before the business launch and includes operational, technical, and safety training relevant to the franchise system. Training takes place prior to receiving the Upfitted Trailer or Van with laser equipment.
2. On-Site Opening Support
   The franchisor provides two days of on-site support to assist with business opening. This includes operational guidance and support to ensure franchisees implement the system correctly from the start. The aim is to help with a smooth and compliant launch.
3. Post-Opening Support and Guidance
   After launch, franchisees can request support for operational issues or business development. The franchisor offers advice via phone or electronic communication and may also provide in-person support for a fee. Additionally, franchisees receive recommended procedures for administration, hiring, pricing, and marketing.

Territory Protection

Advanced Laser Restoration does not offer franchisees any exclusive or protected territory. Franchisees are expected to operate primarily from a home base, and the franchisor does not assist with site selection or provide geographic exclusivity.

This allows the franchisor to maintain flexibility in granting new franchises or operating outlets in any area. Although franchisees can advertise and market their services locally, the franchisor has the authority to form regional advertising cooperatives based on media markets or other geographic criteria.

These cooperatives may include both franchisee-owned and company-owned outlets, with shared financial contributions and voting rights. Therefore, while there is structure to support marketing within an area, there is no formal territorial protection against internal competition.