Contents Restoration
Source: Franopolis
Cleaning & Restoration / Contents Restoration

1-800-Packouts

1-800-Packouts is a professional cleaning and restoration company in the home services and home repairs sectors. It provides emergency restoration services, packout services, and contents restoration. Its services are intended for customers needing cleaning, restoration, and handling of contents following emergencies.

Sources2026 FDD Research
Startup Investment$269,300 to $514,000Source Research · Item 7
Franchised Locations61At Year-End 2025Sources
RoyaltyRoyalty Fee 7% of Gross SalesSources

The Business

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The business restores, packs, cleans and stores customers’ belongings in climate-controlled facilities. The current franchisor was formed in Georgia in 2021; its predecessor began offering 1-800-Packouts franchises in July 2015.

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The franchise is to operate a contents restoration, packing, cleaning, and permanent climate - controlled storage business under the service mark “1 - 800 - PACKOUTS”

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We are a Georgia limited liability company that was organized on December 23, 2021.

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Our Predecessor began offering 1 - 800 - PACKOUTS franchises in July 2015

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What It Costs

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Disclosed Startup Investment$269,300 to $514,000

Your location, business format and operating plan can change the total.

Where Your Startup Money Goes
CostDisclosed AmountSource
Annual Conference Registration Deposit$1,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 24

Annual Conference Registration Deposit $1,000

Total Estimated Initial Investment$269,300 to $514,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 25

Total Estimated Initial Investment 1 6 $ 269,300 to $ 514,000

Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.

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Key Franchise Fees

Royalty
Royalty Fee 7% of Gross Sales
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Royalty Fee 7% of Gross Sales

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Marketing & Advertising
Marketing Fee 3% of Gross Sales
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Marketing Fee 3% of Gross Sales

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Fees And Payment Terms
FeeDisclosed TermsSource
Additional Guidance and AssistanceAdditional Guidance and Assistance Per diem fees and charges we establish , currently $ 300 per day.2026 FDD · PDF Page 19
Returned Payment FeeReturned Payment Fee $150 per returned check or payment declined or otherwise dishonored for insufficient funds.2026 FDD · PDF Page 18
Additional Training ProgramsCurrently, if we provide on - site training, you must pay $500 per trainer per day.2026 FDD · PDF Page 19
Renewal FeeRenewal Fee $10,000 At the time of renewal2026 FDD · PDF Page 20
Accounting Software FeesAccounting Software Fees $0 to $250 per month2026 FDD · PDF Page 20
Non-Reporting FeeNon - Reporting Fee $25 per day2026 FDD · PDF Page 20
Incomplete Job FeeIncomplete Job Fee $5,000 per uncompleted job2026 FDD · PDF Page 21
On-Site Opening AssistanceCurrently, $500 per trainer.2026 FDD · PDF Page 19
Interest on Late PaymentsInterest on Late Payments Rate of 1.5% per month or the highest rate permitted by law, whichever is less2026 FDD · PDF Page 18
Management FeeManagement Fee 10 % of Gross Sales2026 FDD · PDF Page 22
Royalty FeeRoyalty Fee 7% of Gross Sales2026 FDD · PDF Page 17
National/Regional Opportunity Protection$500 to $2,000 per month based on the population in your Territory.2026 FDD · PDF Page 17
Marketing FeeMarketing Fee 3% of Gross Sales2026 FDD · PDF Page 17
Bookkeeping ServicesBookkeeping Services Established rates, presently $200 to $500/month2026 FDD · PDF Page 18
Annual Conference Registration DepositYou will pay us a $1,000 Annual Conference Registration Deposit, due within seven (7) days of signing your franchise agreement.2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Add-on Territory Feeyou may acquire an “Add - on Territory” of up to 500,000, at an Add - on Territory Fee of $30,0002026 FDD · PDF Page 23

Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.

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Territory

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You do not receive an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and channels controlled by the franchisor may compete in your area.

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Your Territory will not be exclusive. You may face competition from other franchisees, from company-owned businesses, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.

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A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.

Training & Support

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The franchisor estimates about 120 days between signing and opening. The listed cost to buy the management systems is $500 to $5,000, depending on the size of the business and equipment you already own.

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We estimate that the typical length of time between signing a Franchise Agreement and opening your Franchised Business is approximately 120 days.

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The cost to purchase the Management Systems will range from $500 to $5,000, depending on the size of your Franchised Business and the equipment that you already own.

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Franchisor Financing

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If you need financing, you will need to seek it elsewhere. The franchisor does not offer financing or guarantee your loan or lease.

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We do not offer direct or indirect financing nor do we guarantee your note, lease or other obligations.

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The Franchise Network

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Franchised61
Company-Owned0
Total61

Reported At Year-End 2025

YearFranchised At Year-EndCompany-Owned At Year-EndTotal At Year-EndSource
2023580582026 FDD · PDF Page 62 · Item 20
2024550552026 FDD · PDF Page 62 · Item 20
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These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.

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2023 Year-End Counts

Franchised 2023 53 58 5

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Company Owned 2023 1 0 - 1

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Total Outlets 2023 54 58 4

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2024 Year-End Counts

Franchised 2024 58 55 - 3

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Company Owned 2024 0 0 0

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Total Outlets 2024 58 55 - 3

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2025 Year-End Counts

Franchised 2025 55 61 6

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Company Owned 2025 0 0 0

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Total Outlets 2025 55 61 6

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Inside The FDD

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01The Business And Its Ownership

The business restores, packs, cleans and stores customers’ belongings in climate-controlled facilities. The current franchisor was formed in Georgia in 2021; its predecessor began offering 1-800-Packouts franchises in July 2015.

2026 FDD · PDF Pages 1, 9 · Item 1 · View Source

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The franchise is to operate a contents restoration, packing, cleaning, and permanent climate - controlled storage business under the service mark “1 - 800 - PACKOUTS”

2026 FDD · PDF Page 1 · Item 1

We are a Georgia limited liability company that was organized on December 23, 2021.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1

Our Predecessor began offering 1 - 800 - PACKOUTS franchises in July 2015

2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1
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02The Leadership Team

The leadership team listed in the FDD includes President and CEO Stefan Figley, Chief Growth Officer Colt Florence, Chief Revenue Officer J. Andrew Mengason, and Vice President of Operations Tim Williamson.

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President and Chief Executive Officer - Stefan Figley

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Chief Growth Officer - Colt Florence

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Chief Revenue Officer - J. Andrew Mengason

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Vice President of Operations – Tim Williamson

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03Disclosed Legal Proceedings

The FDD describes a pending dispute involving a former franchisee accused of operating a competing business. It also reports two earlier lawsuits that were settled and dismissed in May 2020. These are the statuses reported in this filing.

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We filed a lawsuit against a former franchisee who discontinued operations and began operating a competing business, alleging breach of contract and seeking injunctive relief, as well as monetary damages. The matter is presently pending, pre - discovery

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In May 2020, we settled all claims and both lawsuits were dismissed with prejudice.

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04Bankruptcy Disclosure

In this FDD, the franchisor reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure.

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No bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.

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05Fees Paid To Get Started

Additional upfront payments described here include a $1,000 conference deposit due within seven days of signing. Bringing more than four people to orientation costs $2,500 for each additional trainee; that extra training fee is non-refundable.

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You will pay us a $1,000 Annual Conference Registration Deposit, due within seven (7) days of signing your franchise agreement.

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If you would like more than four trainees to attend Orientation Training, you must pay us $2,500 per additional trainee, which is non-refundable.

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06Ongoing And Other Fees

The listed royalty is 7% of Gross Sales, with a separate 3% marketing fee. The FDD also lists bookkeeping charges of $200 to $500 per month and accounting software charges of $0 to $250 per month.

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Royalty Fee 7% of Gross Sales

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Marketing Fee 3% of Gross Sales

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Bookkeeping Services Established rates, presently $200 to $500/month

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Accounting Software Fees $0 to $250 per month

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07Estimated Startup Investment

The FDD’s estimated total startup investment is $269,300 to $514,000.

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Total Estimated Initial Investment 1 6 $ 269,300 to $ 514,000

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08Suppliers And Required Purchases

ProNexis, a franchisor affiliate, is an approved supplier of call-center, call-tracking and online-marketing services. The franchisor may keep rebates or other payments it receives from suppliers.

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Our affiliate, ProNexis, provides call center, call tracking, and online marketing services and support and is an approved supplier of such services and of telephone numbers to our franchisees.

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We may retain any rebates or other payments we receive from suppliers.

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10Financing Offered By The Franchisor

If you need financing, you will need to seek it elsewhere. The franchisor does not offer financing or guarantee your loan or lease.

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We do not offer direct or indirect financing nor do we guarantee your note, lease or other obligations.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 10
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11Support, Training And Advertising

The franchisor estimates about 120 days between signing and opening. The listed cost to buy the management systems is $500 to $5,000, depending on the size of the business and equipment you already own.

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We estimate that the typical length of time between signing a Franchise Agreement and opening your Franchised Business is approximately 120 days.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 11

The cost to purchase the Management Systems will range from $500 to $5,000, depending on the size of your Franchised Business and the equipment that you already own.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 11
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12Territory

You do not receive an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and channels controlled by the franchisor may compete in your area.

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Your Territory will not be exclusive. You may face competition from other franchisees, from company-owned businesses, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.

2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 12
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13Trademarks

The FDD identifies THE NATIONAL PACKOUT COMPANY as a trademark owned by Packout Holdings and registered on the USPTO’s Supplemental Register.

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Packout Holdings owns the following Mark that has been registered on the Supplemental Register of the USPTO: THE NATIONAL PACKOUT COMPANY 4,693,604 2/24/15

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14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information

The operating manuals are confidential trade secrets. The franchisor claims copyright in its manuals and marketing materials, but says it has not applied to register the manuals’ copyright. It reports no patent rights or licenses.

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The information in the Manuals is proprietary, confidential, and constitutes our trade secrets.

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Although we have not filed an application for a copyright registration for the Manuals, we claim a copyright in our Manuals, advertising, marketing and promotional materials and similar items used in the franchise.

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We own no rights in, or licenses to, any patents or patent applications.

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16Products And Services You Can Sell

You can sell products only in the varieties, forms and packages approved by the franchisor. You cannot offer or use on-site storage containers or pods.

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You may sell products only in the varieties, forms, and packages that we have approved.

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You may not offer or use on-site storage containers or pods.

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17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement

The initial agreement lasts 10 years. The FDD describes further 10-year renewal terms for franchisees in good standing. Transferring the franchise carries a fee equal to 50% of the initial franchise fee in effect at the time.

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Length of the franchise term ... 10 years.

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10 year on-going renewal terms so long as in good standing.

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you must pay us a transfer fee of 50% of our then current initial franchise fee

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18Public Figures

The franchisor reports that it does not use public figures to promote the franchise.

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We do not use any public figure to promote our franchise.

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20Franchise Locations

The system had 61 franchised outlets and no company-owned outlets at the end of 2025. Franchised outlet counts were 58 at the end of 2023 and 55 at the end of 2024.

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Franchised 2025 55 61 6

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Company Owned 2025 0 0 0

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Franchised 2023 53 58 5

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Franchised 2024 58 55 - 3

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21Franchisor Financial Statements

Exhibit C contains the parent company’s audited financial statements for 2022, 2023 and 2024. The franchisor reports a December 31 fiscal year-end.

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Attached to this disclosure document as Exhibit C are our Parent’s audited, fiscal year end financials for 2022, 2023 and 2024.

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Our fiscal year end is December 31.

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