How much does a BOR Restoration franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $186,484–$231,034, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a BOR Restoration franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. BOR Restoration scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 12% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a BOR Restoration franchise

Water Damage Restoration / Restoration Services · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5

Investment

$186,484–$231,034

Total fees

12% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 1 terminated

Lawsuits

Is BOR Restoration worth it? How it compares to 13 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	12% of sales	about average
Startup cost	from $186,484	pricier than 71% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade D	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	1.4% of outlets	better than most (median 2.7%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

Benchmarked against every restoration & remediation franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

2023-2024 gross sales data for 16-32 franchisees open 12+ months. 2024 avg $718,089; median $577,545. High $1.8M; low $182K. No operating expense deductions shown.

Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

3 closures (2023-2024); minimal terminations/non-renewals suggest low failure rate.

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BOR Restoration franchise — frequently asked

How much does a BOR Restoration franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $186,484–$231,034, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do BOR Restoration franchise owners make?: 2023-2024 gross sales data for 16-32 franchisees open 12+ months. 2024 avg $718,089; median $577,545. High $1.8M; low $182K. No operating expense deductions shown. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the BOR Restoration franchise failure rate?: 3 closures (2023-2024); minimal terminations/non-renewals suggest low failure rate.
Is a BOR Restoration franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. BOR Restoration scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 12% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with BOR Restoration or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.