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1-800-Packouts vs 1-800 WATER DAMAGE — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| 1-800-Packouts | 1-800 WATER DAMAGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $269,300 | $142,903 |
| Total fees | 10% | 12% |
| Outlets | 61 | 160 |
| Lawsuits | 2 | 1 |
1-800-Packouts: what their numbers say
One company-owned outlet (San Diego, 2025): $2.46M revenue, $730K net income. 22 franchisees (12+ months): median $637.7K, average $1.87M revenues. System-wide 2025 sales: $39.3M from 21 franchisees.
1-800 WATER DAMAGE: what their numbers say
Gross Sales data for 78 franchisees (2025). Top 25% avg $1.95M; median $481K. Bottom 25% avg $133K. Excludes operating costs, owner salary, and other expenses.
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