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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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