2026 FDD Issued Apr 15, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS)
SERVPRO Franchise Cost (2026)
A SERVPRO franchise costs an estimated $263,305 – $385,570 to open, according to Item 7 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). That total includes the $100,000 initial franchise fee (Item 5) and covers this format: SERVPRO Franchise. Item 6 lists royalty fee: 3% – 10% of monthly Gross Volume, subject to the conditions below. This record has unresolved source-review issues and was published provisionally before independent verification was complete.
Read the source-review hold before using these figures.
- Total investment
- $263K – $386KItem 7 source and qualifications
- Franchise fee
- $100KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 3% – 10% of monthly Gross VolumeItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- VariesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
What stands out about SERVPRO
The low vehicle estimate assumes a compliant vehicle already owned that needs painting and branding; the high assumes a new vehicle. Item 7's opening allowance is also based on an owner-operated business without employee compensation or an owner's draw. The table is therefore not a staffed restoration crew's full payroll budget, and vehicle and workers' compensation insurance sit outside its insurance estimate.
Reconstruction and property repairs can enter a separate reduced-rate royalty schedule, but tear-out, demolition and removal still attract the ordinary royalty. Item 6 requires approved estimating systems, separate financial records and other conditions for that distinction. Gross Volume also includes full invoices when only a partial payment has arrived, so the royalty base does not simply follow cash collected in the month.
The brand fund has separate national and regional components in Item 11, while Item 6's current-rate description omits a component. Only the national portion has a calendar-year volume cap; the cap is not a limit on total fee dollars. That source difference, minimum-fee application and monthly royalty eligibility prevent a confirmed combined annual-fee calculation from a single sales figure.
Item 19 provides no systemwide historical sales or profit representation. Item 20 instead describes the franchised outlet system and separately counts ownership transfers. Its earlier national movement row does not reconcile, so the printed figures remain flagged. Operating-territory licenses can overlap under Item 12, and the outlet total is not independently verified as a count of distinct physical offices.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for SERVPRO?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $100,000 for SERVPRO. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
Item 5, PDF pages 16-17, separates the $100,000 minimum license fee from the $112,000 Equipment and Products Package in the $212,000 Standard Purchase Price. The generally 50,000-80,000 population territory is non-exclusive. Additional territory, if available and approved, costs $1,110 per 1,000 population; otherwise a larger territory requires another license. The 2.5% cash discount ($5,300) applies to the Standard Purchase Price, not solely the license fee, when paid at signing or the promissory note is paid in full within 90 days. Existing-franchise additional-license adjustments and a discretionary purchase-price reduction up to $1,250 in lieu of a referral fee have qualification conditions; they are not generally available discounts. Conversion candidates' approximately $25,000-$75,000 equipment/products package depends on compliant equipment already owned and is not a complete conversion investment total. Initial training excludes QuickBooks, Xactimate, lead paint, subrogation, WRT and ASD courses/certifications. The optional $3,000 territory reservation deposit is credited to the purchase price, not added again, and is forfeited if the purchase does not occur or the applicant is not approved or qualified.
Source: SERVPRO 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 16.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for SERVPRO, because no sourced figure has been recorded. Ask the franchisor for its current financial qualifications in writing.
How much does it cost to open a SERVPRO franchise? (Item 7)
Source: SERVPRO 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 30.
Item 7 of SERVPRO’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates the total cost to open one servpro franchise at $263,305 – $385,570. This total includes the initial franchise fee.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| Vehicle | $5,000 | $69,900 |
| Equipment and Products Package | $112,000 | $112,000 |
| Supplies | $4,100 | $9,100 |
| Insurance | $5,010 | $25,300 |
| Advertising and Promotional | $270 | $1,600 |
| Training, Travel, Lodging and Food | $600 | $2,000 |
| Deposits, Permits and Licenses | $750 | $2,750 |
| Legal and Professional Fees, Accounting Services, Online Tax Table Service, QuickBooks Online Training and WRT Training and Certification | $1,700 | $2,200 |
| Xactimate and/or Other Third-Party Estimating and Pricing Software and Training | $1,500 | $4,500 |
| Additional Funds - 3 months | $32,250 | $50,000 |
| Real Estate | $0 | $6,000 |
| Contents Digital Inventory Software | $125 | $270 |
| Total | $263,305 | $385,570 |
For comparison, the median high-end investment among 12 home services records without a source-review hold is $283,275.
Item 7 on PDF pages 30-31 prints a $263,305-$385,570 base total plus $1,110 per 1,000 people over the maximum territory population and any real estate costs. The real-estate line separately lists $0-$6,000, so its allocation within versus additional to the printed total needs confirmation. High lines sum to $385,620, $50 above the printed base high; no figure is changed to force agreement. Notes on pages 31-34 say the vehicle low assumes painting/branding a compliant vehicle already owned, not buying a vehicle, whereas the high assumes a new vehicle; delivery may be extra. Insurance covers the first 3 months of specified policies, excludes vehicle and workers' compensation premiums, and usually involves an annual premium paid in advance with financed monthly payments. Training travel is already net of the allowance; extra rooms, people and expenses may exceed it. Opening supplies include the tablet; its carrier charges recur. The $125-$270 contents-inventory software line is monthly, not a one-time license. Additional Funds of $32,250-$50,000 cover 3 months of an owner-operated business and exclude all employee wages, salaries and benefits and any owner's draw. Personal living costs, personal debt service, ongoing working capital and accounts-receivable financing are also excluded. Item 7 provides no reserve estimate to reach break-even or positive cash flow. The package, training, subscriptions and insurance components must not be added again merely because ongoing/conditional duties are separately explained.
What ongoing royalties and fees does SERVPRO charge? (Item 6)
Source: SERVPRO 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17.
Item 6 of SERVPRO’s 2026 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
How to read an Item 6 fee table.
| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 3% – 10% of monthly Gross Volume | Every period | Item 6's 3%-10% range is not a flat selectable rate. PDF pages 25-26 define Gross Volume to include related revenues, full invoices with partial payment received and certain owner-controlled related businesses; exclusions require advance written approval. Reconstruction, construction and property repairs may qualify as Reduced Rate Services with approved software, separate records, insurance and compliance. Tear-out, demolition, removal, disposal, restoration, mitigation and cleaning do not qualify. Ordinary monthly volume tiers on page 27 are 10% up to $13,196.99; 9% from $13,197-$21,994.99; 8% from $21,995-$32,991.99; 7.5% from $32,992-$43,988.99; 7% from $43,989-$76,980.99; $5,389 plus 6.5% above $76,980.99 for $76,981-$109,973.99; $7,533 plus 6% above $109,973.99 for $109,974-$164,960.99; $10,832 plus 5.5% above $164,960.99 for $164,961-$219,946.99; and $13,856 plus 5% above $219,946.99 thereafter. Fixed fees are separate. Reduced Rate Services pay 5% until calendar-year-to-date volume exceeds $43,989, then page 28's monthly schedule: 4.5% up to $10,996.99; $495 plus 4% above $10,996.99 through $21,994.99; $935 plus 3.5% above $21,994.99 through $32,991.99; then $1,320 plus 3% above $32,991.99. Thresholds may change or be eliminated on notice, with separate CPI provisions. New and qualifying low-volume resale owners pay 10% plus the applicable fixed fee until training and timing conditions are met. Page 29's post-setup eligibility conditions and earliest report-month condition must both be checked; no automatic discount date is inferred. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Fixed Fee | $45 – $115 per month | Every period | $45-$115 based on monthly Gross Volume and applicable royalty tier; subject to changes described in Note 4. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Minimum Royalty Fee | $100 per month | Every period | Item 6 states $100 monthly. Note 4 on PDF page 29 and Agreement Section 3.3 on page 95 say percentage royalties are in addition to the Section 3.4 minimum obligation. Section 3.4 on page 98 also specifies a $45 Minimum Fixed Fee and waives both minimum amounts for the first 3 months for operators new to the system, not renewals. No offset against percentage royalties or equivalence to the ordinary fixed fee is assumed; the simplified total-fee model is withheld pending confirmation of their application. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Brand Fund Fee | Varies | Every period | Item 6 on PDF page 18 sets a ceiling of 3% of monthly Gross Volume and describes a current 2.5% contribution excluding Reduced Rate Services plus 0.25% on Reduced Rate Services. Item 11 on pages 46 and 48-49 additionally describes a 0.5% National Accounts Core/Regional contribution on non-Reduced-Rate volume, plus 2.5% on the first $1,550,000 of non-Reduced-Rate Gross Volume each calendar year and 0.25% on Reduced Rate Services. The $1,550,000 is a volume threshold for the 2.5% portion, not a fee-dollar cap or a cap on the 0.5% portion. Item 6 does not separately state that 0.5% component; this source scope difference needs confirmation. Rates and thresholds can change on 30 days' notice, and discretionary waivers/suspension and certain legacy agreements are discussed in Item 11. No single all-sales percentage is inferred. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Electronic Funds Transfer Fee | $1.50 | When it applies | Per transaction, paid to designated third-party vendor. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Transfer Fee | Varies | When it applies | Then-current fee, up to $35,000, before any ownership-interest transfer. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Transfer to Trust for Estate Planning | Varies | When it applies | Up to $10,000 if requirements are met. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Initial Training Fee | $1,000 | When it applies | Per additional participant in New Franchise Training Program; two owners included when franchise/transfer fee paid; space and agreements required. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| WRT Training and Certification | $300 – $800 | When it applies | Per-person training $300-$800 plus the separately listed $100 IICRC certification. Item 6 requires it for National Accounts work; Item 11 on PDF page 54 also lists the WRT course and certification among initial-training prerequisites. Training cancellations fewer than 14 days before the start incur the full course fee with a credit valid up to 12 months under page 19. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| ASD Training and Certification | $500 – $1,500 | When it applies | Per-person training $500-$1,500 plus the separately listed $100 IICRC certification. The course and credential are part of initial training; Item 11 on PDF page 45 calls for completion within 6 months following NFTP and before FDIP completion. Travel, lodging and meals are additional when necessary. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Subrogation Training | $75 – $150 | When it applies | Required for certain Select National Accounts. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Lead Paint Training and Certification | $550 – $1,000 | When it applies | Third-party training and certification; travel expenses additional. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| New Training Programs | Varies | When it applies | Then-current training fees, potentially equipment/software/supplies; no travel or training allowance. Continuation on PDF page 20. Item 11 on pages 45-46 also requires corporate events, requested consultant meetings and renewal training when required, with personal travel, lodging, meals and wages paid by the owner and possible training-material charges. These are event or requirement costs, not a universal periodic subscription. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Failure to Complete BDP Steps | Varies | When it applies | Loss of Convention Allowance and obligation to pay minimum royalty and fixed fees until training completed. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Convention Registration Fee | Varies | When it applies | Early/regular/late in-person owner $719/$799/$899; employee $579/$649/$749; virtual $359/$399/$459; social $339/$379/$429, per participant as applicable. Item 11 on page 45 makes corporate-sponsored events mandatory for owners and leaves travel/living costs additional. Eligible Convention Allowance returns up to 10% of royalties, excluding fixed and brand-fund fees, only with timely accounts, NFTP within 90 days, territorial compliance and full attendance at required convention/consultant meetings. Registration is deducted from an available allowance balance; otherwise it must be paid. The source registration-date ranges do not cover every date, so no missing cutoff is invented. Continuation on PDF page 21. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Lead Fee | Varies | When it applies | Up to $75 per referred lead; additional up to $50 where client pays franchisor; up to $15 for decline/no response; $50 for canceling and later doing the work. Qualification and changes on notice apply. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Commercial Job Fee | Varies | When it applies | Up to 10% of total invoice on referred commercial jobs; continuation on PDF page 22. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Disaster Response Program Fee | 5% of Gross Volume for the referred job | When it applies | Withheld from client payment before remitting to franchisee. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Disaster Response Host Fee | Varies | When it applies | Up to 5% of Gross Volume for the job submitted by local host and produced in host territory. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Commercial Select Program Fee | Varies | When it applies | Up to 5% of Gross Volume for each applicable job. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Third-Party Electronic Assignment and Other Source Assignment Fee | Varies | When it applies | Up to $75 per applicable assigned lead; local WorkCenter integration up to $40 per local assignment; changes on notice. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Job File Audit Fee | Varies | When it applies | Up to $90 per audit sequence, $30 each first/second/third audit; additional up to $50 job-file/audit technology fee and potential deficiency-related audits. Continuation on PDF page 23. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 | When it applies | Timely renewal; an additional $1,000 each 30 days if an extension is allowed, up to 120 days. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Administrative Fee | $500 | When it applies | Per license for requested or action-related modifications or services with no specified fee. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| UCC Filing Fee | $100 | When it applies | Per filing or amendment resulting from license modification. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Resale Referral Fee | Varies | When it applies | Up to 10% of gross franchise sale price, including goodwill, equipment and license, if referred purchaser buys. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| ServproNET | Varies | When it applies | Initial network hookup included in equipment/products package with no fee; future update charges may apply. (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Software License and Technology Agreement | $200 per month | Every period | Per franchise license regardless of common ownership, beginning first day of third month after signing; subject to cost/CPI-U changes. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Restocking Fee | 15% of permitted equipment or product return | When it applies | Deducted from refund. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Late Reports or Late Payment | $50 | When it applies | Each late report/payment. Item 6 also describes interest of 2% monthly or the highest rate allowed by law, loss of discounts/allowance and suspension of leads. Agreement Section 3.7 on PDF page 98 specifies the highest applicable legal rate compounded monthly, not exceeding 2% monthly, and permits a 10% royalty on all Gross Volume including Reduced Rate Services plus the appropriate fixed fee during delinquency or uncured breach. These default consequences are not another ordinary all-sales royalty. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Examination | Varies | When it applies | $500 per examination day plus lodging/travel if underreporting/underpayment; delinquent amounts, interest and discount/allowance loss additional. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Failure to Keep Records | Varies | When it applies | Up to $5,000 per month of noncompliance. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Territorial Policy Violations | Varies | When it applies | Up to $10,000 per occurrence or up to twice the amount involved, whichever greater; other program consequences may apply. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Indemnification | Varies | When it applies | Actual costs to indemnify and defend as set out in agreements. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Miscellaneous | Varies | When it applies | Actual dispute costs and reasonable attorneys' fees unless franchisee prevails on all issues. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Taxes | Varies | When it applies | Applicable taxes imposed on fees or payments, excluding franchisor income tax. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Territory Reservation Deposit (Item 5) | $3,000 | When it applies | Optional qualified 6-month reservation. Credited to the then-current purchase price, not an additional license fee; non-refundable if the purchase does not occur or approval/qualification fails, and not transferable or assignable. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| WRT Certification Component (Item 6) | $100 | When it applies | Per-person IICRC certification in addition to the WRT training range, not a second training-course charge. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| ASD Certification Component (Item 6) | $100 | When it applies | Per-person IICRC certification in addition to the ASD training range, not a second training-course charge. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Contents Digital Inventory Software (Item 7) | $125 – $270 per month | Every period | Item 7 labels the $125-$270 payment monthly and payable to an independent vendor. The startup table already includes this line; this records its ongoing frequency, not another opening charge. (Item 6, PDF p. 31) |
| Internet Access (Item 11) | $50 – $100 per month | Every period | Required independent ISP access generally costs $50-$100 monthly; vendor and specified bandwidth/attachment requirements apply. Not part of the proprietary software fee. (Item 6, PDF p. 50) |
| QuickBooks Online and Intuit Tax Table Subscriptions (Item 11) | Varies | Every period | Required accounting software and Intuit Online Tax Table support subscriptions. No separate recurring dollar price is stated here. Item 7's professional-services line includes opening tax-table service and training; no extra opening amount is invented. (Item 6, PDF p. 50) |
| Tablet Wi-Fi and Cellular Service (Item 11) | Varies | Every period | Required for each iPad through the owner's chosen mobile carrier. The source states a recurring monthly fee but no price. The Internet Access row is separate; no assumed combined tariff is assigned. (Item 6, PDF p. 51) |
| Mobile Device Management (Item 11) | Varies | When it applies | Required on all business mobile devices, including employee-owned devices, for authentication, encryption and remote wiping. No charge, vendor tariff or universal periodic payment is disclosed, so it is not treated as a priced monthly fee. (Item 6, PDF p. 51) |
| National Accounts Third-Party Software and Training (Item 11) | Varies | When it applies | Certain National Accounts, Select National Accounts and Commercial Accounts require Xactware and/or Cotality licenses, potentially multiple versions, and third-party training. Program/client-dependent, with no uniform recurring price stated. The startup estimating-software line is already in Item 7. (Item 6, PDF p. 51) |
| Computer Hardware and Software Upgrades (Item 11) | Varies | When it applies | Required hardware/software specifications and updates may change; owner pays for compliant equipment and third-party applications. PDF page 53 continues these duties. WorkCenter upgrades, repairs/patches, telephone support and training on page 52 are included in the proprietary software fee, not separate charges. (Item 6, PDF p. 50) |
| Computer and Data Security Measures (Item 11) | Varies | When it applies | Required maintained security includes antivirus, firewall, authentication, backups and updates. No separate price or universal payment period is stated. Approved secure processing is required if accepting credit cards; no processor tariff is supplied. (Item 6, PDF p. 53) |
| RRRG Stock Purchase (Item 8) | $200 | When it applies | Per franchise license if buying policies from RRRG, a captive insurer. This is stock, not an insurance premium. There is no market for the stock; RRRG repurchases it when the owner no longer remains insured. (Item 6, PDF p. 35) |
| Alternative Insurer Expert Review (Item 8) | Varies | When it applies | Up to $1,000 if proposed insurance from a company other than RRRG is submitted to the franchisor's chosen expert for a qualification review; not every owner's annual charge. (Item 6, PDF p. 37) |
| Post-Term Tail Insurance (Item 8) | Varies | When it applies | Required designated tail coverage for up to 3 years after transfer, non-renewal, expiration or termination. No premium amount is disclosed; this is triggered by leaving/transferring, not every active owner's periodic fee. (Item 6, PDF p. 36) |
| Purchased Advertising Materials (Item 11) | Varies | When it applies | If purchasing multiple copies of promotional or lead-generation materials, direct production cost plus shipping, handling and storage; no uniform dollar amount. (Item 6, PDF p. 47) |
| Vehicle Delivery (Item 7) | Varies | When it applies | If the affiliate delivers the vehicle, generally $0.50 per mile plus meal per diem and actual lodging, fuel, tolls, transportation and return airfare. Owner collection or other delivery arrangements differ; no total is stated. (Item 6, PDF p. 32) |
| Minimum Fixed Fee (Agreement Section 3.4) | $45 per month | Every period | Section 3.4 states $45 monthly with the $100 Minimum Royalty Fee and waives both for the first 3 months for operators new to the system, not renewals. Section 3.3 also specifies its volume-based fixed fee. No offset, double-counting assumption or combined fee estimate is made pending confirmation. (Item 6, PDF p. 98) |
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SERVPRO startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
A source check placed this record on review hold. Automatic fee estimates are withheld until the outstanding issues are resolved. Royalty depends on monthly tiers, base amounts, service mix and training eligibility. Minimum royalty/fixed-fee application requires confirmation. Items 6 and 11 describe different brand-fund components, and the national portion has a calendar-year volume cap. Annual sales alone cannot establish these charges, so no single all-sales percentage or total-fee estimate is shown. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: SERVPRO franchised outlet history
Source: SERVPRO 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 82.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 2,354 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 0 outlets.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,114 | 98 | 11 | 2,202 | — |
| 2024 | 2,202 | 94 | 10 | 2,286 | — |
| 2025 | 2,286 | 79 | 11 | 2,354 | — |
Calculated outlet totals, net growth and exit rates are withheld because this record has not cleared the current Item 20 source checks. The table retains the outlet counts printed in Item 20. Read the unresolved source issues.
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables.
139 units changed owners in 2025.
Item 20 counts are as of December 31 each year (PDF page 73). Table 3 on page 82 states 2,114 outlets at the start of 2023, 98 openings, 8 terminations, 3 non-renewals and no other exits, with 2,202 at year end; the movements calculate to 2,201. This source discrepancy is retained pending clarification. Table 4 on page 82 reports zero company-owned outlets throughout the disclosed years. Table 2 on page 77 reports transfers of 106, 137 and 139 in 2023, 2024 and 2025 respectively; ownership transfers are not automatically system exits. These are the FDD's outlet counts, not independently verified counts of unique physical offices. The franchise licenses designate operating territories, and Item 12 on page 62 permits overlapping territories.
How much do SERVPRO franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: SERVPRO 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 72.
SERVPRO’s 2026 FDD has no Item 19 financial performance representation, so it gives no official sales, profit or owner-pay figures. Treat any earnings claim you hear from a salesperson with caution, and ask current owners (their contacts are listed in Item 20).
Item 19 on PDF page 72 states that the franchisor makes no future or historical financial performance representations for company-owned or franchised outlets. Actual records may be supplied for a specific existing outlet being purchased; this is not a disclosed systemwide sales or profit sample. No earnings page or typical-fee estimate is supported by these disclosures.
Payback calculator (enter your own assumptions) Check any inputs against this record’s Item 7 startup costs and Item 6 fee rules.
How long is the SERVPRO franchise agreement term?
Source: SERVPRO 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 69.
The standard SERVPRO franchise agreement runs 5 years, with renewal terms of 5 years.
Item 17, PDF pages 69-70, gives an initial 5-year term and conditional additional 5-year renewals. Shorter conditional terms may apply to certain existing owners acquiring additional franchises or new owners acquiring multiple resales. Renewal requires timely written notice, current accounts, no default, required equipment and training, the then-current agreement and documents, a general release, insurance and financial/tax records and the then-current renewal fee; it is not automatic or on unchanged terms.
How long does it take to open a SERVPRO franchise? (Item 11)
Source: SERVPRO 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 53.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing the franchise agreement to opening: generally 60 to 120 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions about SERVPRO
This record has unresolved source-review issues and was published provisionally. Read the specific issues before using these answers.
- What is the initial franchise fee for a SERVPRO?
- Item 5 lists a minimum license fee of $100,000 for a generally 50,000-80,000 population non-exclusive territory. The equipment/products package is separate. Approved additional population costs extra; the cash discount applies to the combined Standard Purchase Price, not just this fee.
- How much does it cost to open a SERVPRO?
- Item 7 prints $263,305 – $385,570 plus additional territory population and real-estate costs. Its low vehicle amount assumes a compliant vehicle already owned. The startup allowance excludes employee compensation and the owner's draw, and vehicle/workers' compensation insurance is extra. The printed high and line sum also differ, as noted beside the table.
- What are the ongoing fees for SERVPRO?
- Item 6 lists 3% – 10% of monthly Gross Volume, but monthly volume tiers, base amounts, qualifying repair services and training eligibility determine the royalty. Minimum fees, proprietary and third-party software, connectivity and job-related charges are separate. Items 6 and 11 differ in their description of current brand-fund components, so a combined percentage is not presented as confirmed.
- How many franchised outlets does SERVPRO report?
- Item 20 reports 2,354 franchised outlets at the end of 2025 and zero company-owned outlets. This is the FDD's count, not a separate count of unique physical offices. Transfers are recorded separately, and the earlier national outlet table has an unresolved reconciliation discrepancy.
Sources
SERVPRO FRANCHISOR, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 15, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 16
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 17
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 30
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 72
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 82
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 69
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Document & verification changelog
- October 29, 2026: Record updated.
- October 28, 2026: Source review hold recorded. Unresolved corrections are listed in this source section.
- October 9, 2026: Provisional publication approved per owner directive: Owner-directed provisional publication before independent source verification was complete.
- October 9, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued April 15, 2026).