FRSTeam
Home Services · Restoration Services
- Active units
- 47
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2025
of weekly Net Sales
About FRSTeam
FRSTeam by DKS Dry Cleaning Restoration, formerly known as Dry Kleaning Services, is a trusted brand dedicated to providing exceptional fabric care and restoration services. With a strong belief in treating customers like family, we strive to restore happiness by saving what our customers thought was lost in difficult times. As part of FRSTeam—one of the fastest growing fabric restoration companies in the US—we offer a comprehensive range of services, including smoke and fire damage restoration, water damage restoration, mold damage remediation, electronics restoration, emergency cleaning, and more. Our team is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and employs innovative restoration solutions for dry cleaning, laundry, odor removal, mold remediation, and furniture cleaning. We invest in advanced technology and systems to ensure the job is done correctly and efficiently. What sets us apart is our commitment to building relationships and providing unparalleled dedication and service to our customers. We aim to minimize both loss and stress, and our goal is to deliver a positive outcome in times of disaster. If you're in the Columbus, Cleveland, or Pittsburgh area, turn to FRSTeam by DKS Dry Cleaning Restoration for all your fabric restoration and furniture cleaning needs. Contact us and experience the difference.
Key terms
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
5,000 – 20,000 sq ft
- Veteran discount
15.0% off franchise fee — 15% discount off the franchise fee for qualified honorably discharged veterans under VetFran; may be used once for one Territory.
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 locations47
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings11
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate30.6%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR11.2%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio11.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate2.6%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$346k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open120 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
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.