How much does a Lyons Restores franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $84,975–$411,000, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do Lyons Restores franchise owners make?

Lyons Restores discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a Lyons Restores franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Lyons Restores scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Lyons Restores franchise

Garment Restoration Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$84,975–$411,000

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Lyons Restores worth it? How it compares to 20 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	lower than most (median 10%)
Startup cost	from $84,975	cheaper than most (median $138,875)
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.0% 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

Item 19 not disclosed in provided FDD excerpts. No financial performance representations provided.

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

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

New system, 10 franchisees as of Dec 2025. No historical closures/exits disclosed.

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Lyons Restores franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Lyons Restores franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $84,975–$411,000, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Lyons Restores franchise owners make?: Lyons Restores discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Lyons Restores franchise failure rate?: New system, 10 franchisees as of Dec 2025. No historical closures/exits disclosed.
Is a Lyons Restores franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Lyons Restores scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Lyons Restores or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.