1-800 Water Damage
Home Services · Restoration Services
- Active units
- 175
- Royalty
- 10.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About 1-800 Water Damage
1-800 WATER DAMAGE is a reputable brand that specializes in water damage restoration and emergency services. Our team of highly skilled professionals is dedicated to providing top-quality work and unbeatable customer service. However, our expertise goes beyond water damage restoration. We offer a wide range of property restoration services, including mold remediation, sewage cleanup, fire and smoke restoration, and more. When unexpected emergencies such as water, mold, fire, or smoke damage occur, our 24/7 emergency services ensure that our trusted local teams are always ready to assist you promptly. We employ perfected processes to remove water quickly, dry your property, prevent further damage, and effectively treat mold, fire, and sewage damage. Additionally, we prioritize safety by using the right protective gear and treatment options during sewage cleanup. As a local business with nationwide coverage, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE has the resources, tools, and training to tackle any size or scale of the job. We take pride in restoring comfort, safety, and peace of mind for our customers during challenging times. Contact us today for all your water and property damage restoration needs.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$59k
- First responder discount
$2,500 off the Initial Franchise Fee on the first Territory; may not be combined with veteran discount
- Multi-unit purchase discount
$10,000 off each additional Franchise Agreement when purchasing multiple Territories at initial signing; up to three Franchise Agreements; cannot combine with other discounts
- Related Franchisee discount
25% off the then-current Initial Franchise Fee for up to two Standard Franchises purchased at the same time; cannot use other discounts
- Expansion Franchise pricing
Existing franchisees may purchase an additional franchise for $49,000 for a 350,000 population Territory
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,200 – 1,500 sq ft
- Veteran discount
20.0% off franchise fee — 20% discount on the Initial Franchise Fee for one Territory under VetFran; may not be combined with first responder discount
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations160
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-8.6%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-5.2%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio—
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)$241k
Gross Sales include all revenue from operating the business, excluding sales tax and returns. Data based on monthly Gross Sales reports from franchisees for th…
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)$1.1M
Gross Sales include all revenue from operating the business, excluding sales tax and returns. Data based on monthly Gross Sales reports from franchisees for th…
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$228k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open75 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate10.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.