Lightspeed Restoration franchise
A restoration business providing water, fire, mold and indoor air services. At the end of 2025 there were 40 Lightspeed Restoration locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $157K–$269K
- Franchise fee
- $19,950
- Royalty
- Scheduled royalty; monthly minimums
- Locations, 2025
- 40+40 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From Lightspeed Restoration, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Lightspeed Restoration franchise costs
Opening one Lightspeed Restoration costs an estimated $157,180 to $268,950. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Lightspeed Restoration, LLC, 2026 filing, page 23
Lightspeed Restoration franchise fee
The franchise fee is $19,950. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Lightspeed Restoration, LLC, 2026 filing, page 15
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | A scheduled monthly royalty based on bank deposits, subject to no minimum for six months, $500 monthly in months 7–12 and $1,000 thereafter. Minimums may adjust for inflation. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Lightspeed Restoration, LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Lightspeed Restoration publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Lightspeed Restoration, LLC, 2026 filing, page 51
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18 (+18) | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 27 (+9) | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | 40 (+13) | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Lightspeed Restoration, LLC, 2026 filing, page 55
How Lightspeed Restoration compares
Of the 29 restoration franchises on this site, Lightspeed Restoration is the 15th cheapest to open and the 23rd largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Lightspeed Restoration | Typical restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $157K | $157K |
| Closed or left per year | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 25 of 29 |
Typical is the median across the 29 brands in restoration franchises.
