The total investment ranges from $196,325 to $318,860 for a new startup and $65,870 to $245,110 for a conversion. The standard franchise fee is $45,000, with a reduced upfront fee of $5,000 for conversions and the possibility of franchise-fee forgiveness in year five based on performance. Discounts are available for veterans, women, and minority candidates.
According to Item 19 of the brand’s 2025 FDD, franchisees operating for the full 2024 fiscal year reported an average gross revenue of $1,196,434, with top-quartile owners significantly higher. Royalty and brand fund fees scale with revenue, offering early financial flexibility as a location ramps.
| DRYmedic Restoration Experts Investment Range | $196,325 to $318,860 |
| No. of Units Currently Open | 89+ |
| Royalty | 5-7% |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 |
| VetFran® Program Discount | Honorably discharged service member will receive a 30% discount on the Franchise & Territory Fee. |
| Diversity Discount | A $5,000 discount for all minority owned and women-owned businesses. |
1851 Staff
1851 Staff Contributions
Hesano joined 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills on the “Meet the Franchise” podcast to discuss his unique franchising journey as a serial entrepreneur, how it helped him build and scale DRYmedic and what prospective franchisees can learn from his successful franchising formula.
