Quick Verdict · who it fits
911 Restoration Franchise Inc. fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale cleaning concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$135K - $334K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$55K
Royalty (Item 6)
See Note 3
Item 19 median rev
$568k
System size (Item 20)
329 +11
Agreement term
7 yrs
Years in business
19+ yrs
Company-owned units
4
Item 3 litigation
11 suits
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•11 Item 3 cases
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$162k
Median
$568k
P75
$996k
▪ n = 65 units · all franchisee-owned units · fiscal year 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
330
Total units open
15 franchised units
Units opened last year
2 company-owned units sold to franchisee; 2 franchised ceased operations
Units closed last year
2 units
Net unit growth
from 328 at end of 2023 to 330 at end of 2024
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How 911 Restoration ranks against 129 Cleaning & Maintenance peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
51st pct · of 129 peers
Franchise fee
63rd pct · of 129 peers
System size
84th pct · of 129 peers
Cleaning & Maintenance industry averages
Avg investment
$172K - $436K
Avg franchise fee
$45K
Avg system size
477
Franchises analyzed
129
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Restoration | Disclosed | $55K | $135K - $334K | See Note 3 | 329 |
| Lightspeed RestorationSimilar price | None | $20K | $154K - $334K | 2–8% | 27 |
| Jani-King of CaliforniaBiggest system | None | $3K | — | 11% | 202,320 |
| Vanguard CleaningTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $165K - $473K | 5% | 48 |
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911 Restoration Franchise Inc. requires a $55,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $135,200–$334,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. 911 Restoration Franchise Inc. discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $567,770. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of See Note 3 on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, 911 Restoration Franchise Inc. has 329 total locations, with 11 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. 911 Restoration Franchise Inc. grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, 911 Restoration Franchise Inc. discloses an initial agreement term of 7 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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