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BLUE KANGAROO PACKOUTZ vs 1-800 WATER DAMAGE — which franchise is the better buy?
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| BLUE KANGAROO PACKOUTZ | 1-800 WATER DAMAGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $206,295 | $142,903 |
| Total fees | 9% | 12% |
| Outlets | 135 | 160 |
| Lawsuits | 0 | 1 |
BLUE KANGAROO PACKOUTZ: what their numbers say
63 businesses (62 franchisees + 1 company-owned) full-year 2025. Top 25% avg $1.76M; median $1.61M. Bottom 25% avg $141K; median $115K. Excludes operating costs, owner salary, taxes.
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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