Disaster Blaster is a restoration and indoor environmental services franchise that supports homeowners and commercial clients dealing with issues like water intrusion, fire and smoke damage, mold, radon, asbestos, and similar hazards.

The business was established in 2006 by Gary Lyons and Matthew Lyons, who combined their backgrounds in restoration work and insurance operations to build a service-first approach to property recovery. The company operates from its U.S. headquarters located in Delaware.

After developing a strong presence in its original market, the brand moved into franchising in 2022. This expansion strategy was designed to bring its diversified service model—one that extends well beyond basic water and fire restoration—to entrepreneurs across the country.

What sets Disaster Blaster apart is the breadth of its specialized offerings. Along with standard restoration projects, franchisees can provide asbestos removal, radon reduction services, biohazard and trauma cleanup, hoarding remediation, meth contamination cleanup, infectious disease sanitation, duct cleaning, and several other niche environmental services.

Training

Disaster Blaster provides a structured suite of training programs to ensure that franchisees operate in alignment with its standards and expectations. These training programs are essential prerequisites for both launching and maintaining a Disaster Blaster franchise.

1. Initial Training Program: This is mandatory and must be completed within 45 days of the scheduled or actual opening date. It is designed for the Franchisee's Managing Owner and one designated manager. The training includes classroom and on-the-job instruction and may be delivered remotely through online conferencing. Additional participants may attend for a fee of $2,500 per person, subject to Franchisor approval.
2. Ongoing Training: After completing the initial program, franchisees are responsible for continuing education for their staff. This training must align with Franchisor’s evolving standards and may be segmented into different phases. It includes refresher courses and system-wide training which franchisees must attend at their own cost.
3. Supplemental Training: Offered at the Franchisor's discretion, this program may occur within the franchisee’s territory or remotely. It is designed to address specific operational deficiencies or support new Operating Managers. The fee is $500 per trainer per day, in addition to reimbursable travel and lodging expenses. This training is compulsory if the Franchisor identifies performance issues or if a new Operating Manager is hired.

Territory Protection

Disaster Blaster offers limited territory protection to its franchisees. Upon signing the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee is granted the right to operate within a designated "Operating Territory" which typically consists of a base population area, with the option to expand by purchasing coverage for additional people.

This Operating Territory defines where the franchisee can market and provide services, and operations must be conducted solely from within it. Although franchisees are not allowed to solicit customers in other franchisees' territories, they may serve customers in so-called “Open Areas” (regions not yet assigned to another franchisee), provided they follow strict guidelines and obtain written permission.

However, this right is revoked once the Open Area becomes an Assigned Area for another franchisee, at which point all customer information must be turned over. The Franchisor also reserves the right to sell or market within any territory through online or alternative channels, meaning franchisees do not receive exclusive or guaranteed territorial protection.