Paul Davis Restoration franchise
Paul Davis Restoration handles emergency mitigation and full reconstruction after fires, floods, storms and mold, working largely for insurance companies and property owners. At the end of 2025 there were 277 Paul Davis Restoration locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $299K–$805K
- Franchise fee
- $65K–$208K
- Royalty
- 4%
- Locations, 2025
- 277+53 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchisor based in
- Audubon, Pennsylvania
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- Protected territory, usually 500,000 to 800,000 people
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From Paul Davis Restoration, Inc’s 2026 filing.
How much a Paul Davis Restoration franchise costs
Opening one Paul Davis Restoration franchise costs an estimated $298,800 to $804,900. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Paul Davis Restoration, Inc, 2026 filing, page 26
Paul Davis Restoration franchise fee
The franchise fee is $65,370 to $207,614, the range paid in 2025, set by territory population; at least half is paid in cash and the rest can be financed. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Paul Davis Restoration, Inc, 2026 filing, page 15
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 4% of gross sales, paid monthly. |
|---|
Source: Paul Davis Restoration, Inc, 2026 filing, page 16
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Paul Davis Restoration publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 gross sales for franchised businesses. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Paul Davis Restoration, Inc, 2026 filing, page 52
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 245 (+21) | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | 266 (+21) | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 | 277 (+11) | 0 | 8 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Paul Davis Restoration, Inc, 2026 filing, page 70
How Paul Davis Restoration compares
Of the 7 restoration franchises on this site, Paul Davis Restoration is the most expensive to open and the smallest by number of locations.
| Measure | Paul Davis Restoration | Typical restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $299K | $168K |
| Closed or left per year | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +23.7% | +11.4% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 6 of 7 |
Typical is the median across the 7 brands in restoration franchises.
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Paul Davis Restoration franchise questions
Does Paul Davis Restoration help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. Paul Davis Restoration may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Do Paul Davis Restoration franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. Paul Davis Restoration assigns a protected territory (usually 500,000 to 800,000 people) where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a Paul Davis Restoration franchise agreement?
The initial term is 5 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Paul Davis Restoration growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 72 franchised locations opened and 19 closed or left, a net change of +23.7%. About 2.6% of locations closed or left each year. That is below the 4.9% typical for restoration franchises.
How does Paul Davis Restoration compare with other restoration franchises?
Of the 7 restoration franchises here, Paul Davis Restoration is the most expensive to open (low end $299K against a $168K median) and the smallest by number of locations.
Does Paul Davis Restoration say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 gross sales for franchised businesses. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Paul Davis Restoration based?
Paul Davis Restoration, Inc is based in Audubon, Pennsylvania.