CRS

CRS Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

CRS specializes in restoring personal property damaged by floods, fires, or disasters. Their advanced technology and work with insurance carriers ensure seamless digital documentation for residential and commercial restoration.

Content Recovery Specialists (CRS) is a U.S.-based franchise specializing in restoring personal and commercial property damaged by fire, water, mold, or other disasters.

Founded in 2021, CRS was established in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, where it remains headquartered. The company began franchising that same year and has rapidly expanded across the United States.

CRS provides a wide range of services including pack-out, cleaning, deodorizing, climate-controlled storage, and pack-back of items such as electronics, furniture, documents, and artwork.

The franchise works closely with insurance companies, adjusters, and restoration contractors to streamline claims and ensure quick payment, often at the beginning of a project.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$55,000
Grand Opening Marketing	$2,000 – $6,000
Rent (1 month rent, plus security deposit)	$6,000 – $41,700
Leasehold Improvements	$2,000 – $30,000
Office Supplies	$1,000 – $2,000
Signage	$400 – $3,000
Utility Security Deposits	$200 – $2,000
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment	$2,800 – $50,000
Business Management and Technology System and Technology Fee (3 months)	$3,700 – $4,000
Travel Expense for Initial Training	$2,000 – $4,000
Vehicle	$6,500 – $13,000
Inventory and Supplies	$2,000 – $4,300
Insurance	$10,000 – $15,000
Professional Fees	$1,500 – $3,000
Permits and Licenses	$200 – $1,000
Additional Funds (3 months)	$40,000 – $60,000
Total	$135,300 – $294,000

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$55,000
Grand Opening Marketing	$2,000 – $6,000
Rent (1 month rent, plus security deposit)	$6,000 – $41,700
Leasehold Improvements	$2,000 – $30,000
Office Supplies	$1,000 – $2,000
Signage	$400 – $3,000
Utility Security Deposits	$200 – $2,000
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment	$2,800 – $50,000
Business Management and Technology System and Technology Fee (3 months)	$3,700 – $4,000
Travel Expense for Initial Training	$2,000 – $4,000
Vehicle	$6,500 – $13,000
Inventory and Supplies	$2,000 – $4,300
Insurance	$10,000 – $15,000
Professional Fees	$1,500 – $3,000
Permits and Licenses	$200 – $1,000
Additional Funds (3 months)	$40,000 – $60,000
Total	$135,300 – $294,000

Franchise Disclosure Document

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Training

CRS Franchising, LLC provides a comprehensive training program designed to prepare franchisees and their teams for successful business operation. The training encompasses initial instruction, ongoing education, and access to proprietary resources.

Initial Training Program
This program is mandatory for franchisees and key management and must be completed to CRS's satisfaction at least four weeks before opening. It includes classroom and operational content covering system procedures, market dynamics, marketing, and sales strategies. Trainees must pass a final test and complete an onboarding checklist to qualify for business launch.
Training Materials and Tools
Training is supported by detailed instructional materials including a Manual, digital content, and workbooks. These resources cover standard operating procedures and are considered proprietary and confidential.
Annual Training and Meetings
Franchisees and designated personnel are required to attend annual training sessions, conventions, or meetings, which may total up to five days. These sessions are organized by CRS or area representatives and are mandatory unless explicitly waived.

Territory Protection

CRS Franchising provides its franchisees with a defined and protected territory, typically consisting of a population between 700,000 to 800,000 people. This territory is designated using postal zip codes and remains unchanged during the term of the agreement, provided the franchisee meets minimum performance standards and other contractual obligations.

The franchisor commits not to open or authorize other businesses under its marks within this territory. However, the protection has clear limitations.

CRS retains the right to advertise and conduct sales within the territory through alternative channels such as the internet, catalogues, or direct marketing, even using its own marks or other trademarks.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Started franchising

2022

Franchisees

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Franchise fee

$55,000

Investment

$135,000 - $294,000

Revenue (AUV)

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$344,000

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Operating Profit

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30.8%

Home based

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Passive investment

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CRS Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

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