FRSTeam franchise
A restoration business cleaning clothing, fabrics, electronics and contents after a disaster. At the end of 2025 there were 49 FRSTeam locations in the US, 47 franchised and 2 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $139K–$554K
- Franchise fee
- $65K–$75K
- Royalty
- 6%, subject to minimums
- Locations, 2025
- 49+10 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From FRSTeam, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a FRSTeam franchise costs
Opening one FRSTeam costs an estimated $138,875 to $553,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: FRSTeam, LLC, 2026 filing, page 24
FRSTeam franchise fee
The franchise fee is $65,000 to $75,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: FRSTeam, LLC, 2026 filing, page 17
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 6% of gross revenues or the minimum monthly royalty, which applies after the first year. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: FRSTeam, LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
Sales and earnings
Shares figures FRSTeam publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: FRSTeam, LLC, 2026 filing, page 54
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38 (+1) | 11 | 1 |
| 2024 | 36 (−2) | 11 | 4 |
| 2025 | 47 (+11) | 2 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating. The financial reporting year ends September 30.
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Source: FRSTeam, LLC, 2026 filing, page 65
How FRSTeam compares
Of the 29 restoration franchises on this site, FRSTeam is the 11th cheapest to open and the 21st largest by number of locations.
| Measure | FRSTeam | Typical restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $139K | $157K |
| Royalty | 6% | 7% |
| Closed or left per year | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +27% | +8.1% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 25 of 29 |
Typical is the median across the 29 brands in restoration franchises.
