ServiceMaster Restore

ServiceMaster Restore Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

ServiceMaster Restore is a leading disaster recovery franchise offering fire, water, and mold damage restoration services with rapid response and expert care.

Founded in 1929 by Marion E. Wade in Chicago, Illinois, ServiceMaster began as a modest moth-proofing business. Over the decades, it evolved into a diversified service provider and became one of the first companies in the U.S. to adopt franchising in 1952.

Today, ServiceMaster Restore operates as a core brand under the ServiceMaster Brands umbrella and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

ServiceMaster Restore specializes in disaster restoration services for both residential and commercial properties. Its offerings include water and fire damage restoration, mold remediation, storm damage repair, and specialty cleaning.

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	$72,500
Equipment and Supplies	$85,000 – $135,000
Vehicles	$3,975 – $5,500
Technology System	$800 – $2,000
Travel and Other Expenses During AOS Training	$2,500 – $7,000
Insurance	$8,800 – $19,350
Certifications	$0 – $260
Local Advertising	$500 – $1,500
Miscellaneous Opening Expenses	$1,000 – $7,200
Real Estate Expenses	$5,000 – $25,000
Professional Fees	$5,000 – $15,000
Additional Funds – first 3 months	$70,000 – $75,000
Total for Disaster Restoration Franchises	$255,075 – $365,310

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$72,500
Equipment and Supplies	$85,000 – $135,000
Vehicles	$3,975 – $5,500
Technology System	$800 – $2,000
Travel and Other Expenses During AOS Training	$2,500 – $7,000
Insurance	$8,800 – $19,350
Certifications	$0 – $260
Local Advertising	$500 – $1,500
Miscellaneous Opening Expenses	$1,000 – $7,200
Real Estate Expenses	$5,000 – $25,000
Professional Fees	$5,000 – $15,000
Additional Funds – first 3 months	$70,000 – $75,000
Total for Disaster Restoration Franchises	$255,075 – $365,310

Franchise Disclosure Document

Number of units

Training

ServiceMaster Restore offers a structured training framework for its franchisees to ensure operational excellence and alignment with brand standards:

Initial AOS Training
The primary program, known as the Academy of Service (AOS Training), is mandatory for up to two designated trainees per franchise. It may include classroom, on-the-job, and virtual components. Completion is required within a specified time frame and before the franchise opening.
Additional Training
The franchisor provides other training programs as it deems necessary for franchisees, managers, or staff. These may come with additional fees and are aimed at enhancing specific operational areas.
Ongoing Training Requirements
Every year, franchisees must attend at least two seminars, workshops, or meetings offered by the franchisor to stay updated with system changes. These events are mandatory and must be self-funded by the franchisee.

Territory Protection

ServiceMaster Restore does not offer exclusive territorial protection to its franchisees. Although each franchise is assigned a designated territory where they are expected to operate and market, the franchisor retains the right to allow other businesses, including affiliates, to operate in any area, even within the same geographic market.

Franchisees are also explicitly told that they may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned businesses, or other distribution channels. Franchisees are allowed to perform services outside their assigned territory if the customer initiates the request or if the marketing aligns with a pre-approved plan.

However, they must seek prior approval to relocate within their territory and do not receive preferential rights for additional units. Essentially, the franchisor maintains broad flexibility to authorize operations that may compete directly or indirectly with an existing franchise location.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Started franchising

1952

Franchisees

2046

-9%

Franchise fee

$72,500

Investment

$255,000 - $365,000

Revenue (AUV)

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$494,000

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Operating Profit

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n.a.

Home based

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Passive investment

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Competitors

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ServiceMaster Restore

key competitors in the

Restoration/Disaster

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Franchise

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2046

New

-9%

$72,500

$255,000

$365,000

$494,000

n.a.

CRS

$100K - $200K