Paul Davis Restoration
Home Services · Restoration Services
- Active units
- 266
- Royalty
- 4.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Paul Davis Restoration
The company offers specialized services including biohazard cleanup, structural drying, and smoke damage repair for residential and commercial clients. Franchisees operate independently owned locations that combine office management with on-site field work to restore damaged properties. The business model focuses on relationships with insurance carriers and utilizes proprietary systems for job estimating and claims handling. Founded in 1966, the brand supports its owners with training in restoration techniques and business operations.
Key terms
- Franchisor financing
At least 50% in cash due (greater of $50,000 or 50% for a standard 500,000 population territory) with the remaining portion financed by PDRI on a 4‑year promissory note at 7% APR.
- Brand fund
0.8% of Net Sales
- Veteran discount
25.0% off franchise fee — Reduces the initial franchise fee by 25% for qualified veterans; may finance up to 67% of the reduced fee.
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations277
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
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)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate2.9%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment—
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
- Time to open4 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate4.0%
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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Location footprint
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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.