ServiceMaster Restore is one of the most trusted names in residential and commercial disaster restoration. With a legacy spanning more than 65 years and over 800 franchise locations across several countries, the brand offers critical recovery services after water, fire, smoke, and mold damage — along with helping home and business owners deal with catastrophic events like hurricanes, tornadoes, or wildfires. Backed by the strength of ServiceMaster Brands, a portfolio that includes several essential home and commercial service companies, ServiceMaster Restore delivers peace of mind to customers and scalable business opportunities to franchisees. At the heart of the ServiceMaster Restore mission is a commitment to community. When disaster strikes, the brand’s franchisees are often the first to respond, helping families get back on their feet and businesses reopen their doors. Supported by an industry-leading training platform, robust national account relationships, and a powerful Quality Restoration Vendor (QRV) network, ServiceMaster Restore franchisees are prepared to provide essential services with unmatched quality and care.
While your final cost will depend on which market you’d like to purchase a territory in, there are some standard costs you can learn more about on our franchise cost and investment page. We also require that you have enough working capital for the first year of operations, as well as enough funds to live on during that crucial first year. We’re looking for successful business owners, and it all starts with a successful beginning.
1851 Franchise sat down with John Tovar, President of ServiceMaster Restore, to talk about his journey into franchising, how the brand continues to support franchisees through good times and crises, and why restoration work delivers purpose and pride.