Prism Specialties franchises offer specialized services such as Art Services, Electronic Services, Textile Services, and Document Services for recovery and restoration, utilizing advanced fire and disaster recovery technologies for residential and commercial customers.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
?
165
+
4%
4%
Franchise fee
?
$85,000
Investment
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$162,000 - $262,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$591,000
+
18.2%
18.2%
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Prism Specialtiesis a leading franchise in the specialty restoration industry. The company was founded in 1993 in Livonia, Michigan, and it remains headquartered there today. Prism Specialties provides restoration services for electronics, art, textiles, and documents damaged by fire, water, smoke, and other disasters.
In 2021, the company unified its four legacy brands—Electronic Restoration Services (ERS), Art Recovery Technologies (ART), Document Restoration Services (DFD), and Textile Extraction Xperts (TEX)—under the Prism Specialties name to offer streamlined, multi-service restoration under one brand.
The franchise began offering opportunities to franchisees in 2012.
Prism Specialties stands out from competitors through its focus on specialized, high-value restoration services that most general contractors do not offer. From recovering electronics and vital documents to salvaging artwork and designer textiles, its trained technicians apply advanced, eco-friendly methods.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Prism Specialties franchise is
$162,000 - $262,000.
That is the total cost you would need to finance 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
$49,000
Real Estate/Rent
$6,250 – $21,000
Leasehold Improvements
$3,000 – $10,000
Security Deposits, Professional Fees, and Business Licenses and Permits
$4,000 – $9,000
Insurance
$3,000 – $5,000
Training
$2,540 – $5,140
Vehicle
$4,000 – $10,000
Turn-Key Business Package
$31,110 – $33,510
Equipment & Supplies
$17,975 – $66,473
Telephone System
$1,200 – $1,500
Software Fees
$2,743 – $4,673
Local Sales and Marketing
$1,000 – $3,000
Additional Funds (3-month period)
$36,308 – $44,200
Total
$162,126 – $262,496
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$49,000
Real Estate/Rent
$6,250 – $21,000
Leasehold Improvements
$3,000 – $10,000
Security Deposits, Professional Fees, and Business Licenses and Permits
$4,000 – $9,000
Insurance
$3,000 – $5,000
Training
$2,540 – $5,140
Vehicle
$4,000 – $10,000
Turn-Key Business Package
$31,110 – $33,510
Equipment & Supplies
$17,975 – $66,473
Telephone System
$1,200 – $1,500
Software Fees
$2,743 – $4,673
Local Sales and Marketing
$1,000 – $3,000
Additional Funds (3-month period)
$36,308 – $44,200
Total
$162,126 – $262,496
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Prism Specialties's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Prism Specialties had 165 total units in 2025, of which 165 were franchised-owned and 0 company-owned.
Prism Specialties delivers a structured and multi-phase training program designed to prepare franchisees and their team members for successful business operation. The training components address pre-opening activities, in-person instruction, and ongoing educational requirements. Below are the core programs:
JumpStart Program – This is a pre-training module lasting approximately 8 to 15 weeks, where franchisees complete essential activities such as reading the Operations Manual, securing a lease, hiring staff, and completing initial online modules.
Sales Training – Conducted online over 8 to 10 weeks, this module requires about 1–2 hours per week and is included with the initial package.
Initial Training Program – A four- to five-day in-person program required to be completed at least one week before business operations begin. It may occur in Livonia, Michigan or at an approved franchisee site.
Territory Protection
Prism Specialties assigns each franchisee a Primary Area of Responsibility (PAR) where they must operate their business. Although the franchisee may serve customers only within this defined PAR, the franchisor does not grant exclusive territory rights.
Franchisees may face competition from other franchisees, franchisor-operated outlets, or affiliated brands, especially if they are not approved to handle a specific service line or in scenarios involving job refusal or catastrophe.
Despite the territorial designation, Prism Specialties retains broad rights within the franchisee’s PAR. They can market to regional and national offices, including insurance adjusters and contractors, and may assign jobs from these efforts to qualified franchisees.
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