Paul Davis Restoration

Tap into the $80B+ recession-resistant property restoration industry with Paul Davis Restoration. Franchisees help homeowners and businesses recover from water, fire, mold, and storm damage while building scalable, team-driven operations; no restoration experience required. With comprehensive training through our Launch Program, national insurance relationships, and large territories, owners have the opportunity to build significant businesses in their local markets. Paul Davis is consistently recognized among the top franchise brands, including #93 on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500® and Top Franchises for Veterans (2025).
WHY Paul Davis Restoration?
Recession Resistant Business Model in an $80 Billion Industry
Largest Territories | 500,000 - 800,000 Population
Highest Franchise Sales | 2+ year-old-franchises $4,837,325 AUV
Quick Ramp Up | Under 2-year-old franchises $1,318,117 AUV
Lowest Royalty | 4%, much lower than any of our competitors
National Accounts | Contracts with the largest Insurance Carriers, as well as Commercial entities No Previous Experience Needed
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OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE
Paul Davis Restoration is seeking owners who have A-Player qualities: a spirit to serve others, a history of driving great results, and values congruent with the Brand. Dedicated people with a head for business and a passion for helping others are an excellent fit for Paul Davis Restoration franchisees because they are the driving force behind their own success.
Some of our most successful franchise owners have backgrounds including C-suite corporate careers or are prior business owners. Proven success in building a team and running businesses with multiple moving parts are key!
AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: Nationwide
Available in Canada: Yes
International Referrals: No
BACKGROUND
Industry: Restoration
Industry Size: $80 Billion
Year founded: 1966
Year Franchised: 1970
Number of franchises currently operating: 350+
Home Based: No
Semi-Absentee ownership available: No
Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: No
Average number of employees required: 1-50
E2 Visa Friendly: No
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Franchise Fee: $65,000- $208,000 (Based on population of territory)
Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Yes
Total investment range: Single Unit: $298,800 - $804,900
Net worth requirement: $1,000,000
Royalty: 4%
Additional fees: Marketing Fund: $500/month + 0.75% of Gross Sales
Financial assistance available: 50% of Franchise Fee
VetFran program: 25% off Franchise Fee for Veterans
SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Training and support program details:
When you join the Paul Davis Restoration franchise team, you’ll get the most in-depth training in the industry. Our training program will give you the knowledge, confidence, and support to successfully invest in restoration businesses. All training happens at our industry-leading training facility in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Paul Davis Restoration Training Program includes:
Interactive training at the state-of-the-art National Training Center in Jacksonville, FL.
Ongoing opportunities to train in the latest equipment and techniques.
Continuing education courses to keep up required industry certifications.
Practical instruction on business management, production, and customer service processes.
Education on local marketing initiatives and how to implement them.
Paul Davis franchise owners receive business support in five areas:
A dedicated and experienced field