Source: Franopolis1-800 WATER DAMAGE
1-800 WATER DAMAGE is a restoration franchise serving homeowners and businesses affected by water, fire, smoke, mold, or sewage-related property damage. Franchise owners provide water extraction, structural drying, fire and smoke cleanup, mold remediation, and sewage cleanup for residential and commercial properties. Their teams work with customers during cleanup, insurance processes, and recovery after property damage events. The business is a local, service-based property restoration operation within the restoration industry.
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor was formed on April 16, 2015, as a Delaware Limited Liability Company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor’s parent is BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC (f/k/a “DUCTZ Holdings, LLC”) a Michigan Limited Liability Company formed on July 3, 2007.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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We were formed on April 16, 2015, as a Delaware Limited Liability Company.
Source NotesOur parent is BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC (f/k/a “DUCTZ Holdings, LLC”) a Michigan Limited Liability Company formed on July 3, 2007 (“BFG”).
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Franchise — Rent | $3,000 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Rent (Note 9) $3,000 $15,000 |
| Standard Franchise — Business Telephone Fee | $0 to $150 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Business Telephone Fee (Note 6) $0 $150 |
| Standard Franchise — Computer System | $0 to $2,875 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Computer System (Note 7) $0 $2,875 |
| Standard Franchise — Full time Service Technician | $6,336 to $16,896 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Full time Service Technician (Note 5) $6,336 $16,896 |
| Standard Franchise — Food and lodging while at training | $1,800 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Food and lodging while at training, not including the cost of transportation (Note 3) $1,800 $2,500 |
| Standard Franchise — Additional funds for the first 3 months | $10,000 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Additional funds for the first 3 months (Note 13) $10,000 $30,000 |
| Standard Franchise — Licenses and Permits | $0 to $600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Licenses and Permits (Note 12) $0 $600 |
| Standard Franchise — Initial Package Fee | $51,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Initial Package Fee/Marketing and Operations Package/Equipment and Products Package Fee (Note 2) $ 51,000 $ 51,000 |
| Standard Franchise — High Speed Internet, Anti-Virus Software and Electronic Mail | $267 to $477 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 High Speed Internet, Anti - Virus Software and Electronic Mail $267 $477 |
| Standard Franchise — Initial Franchise Fee per Territory | $59,000 to $64,950 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Initial Franchise Fee per Territory (Note 1) $59,000 $ 64,950 |
| Standard Franchise — Leasehold Improvements | $0 to $1,200 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Leasehold Improvements (Note 10) $0 $1,200 |
| Standard Franchise — Insurance | $4,500 to $8,750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Insurance (Note 8) $4,500 $8,750 |
| Standard Franchise — Security Deposits/Utility Deposits | $1,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 Security Deposits/ Utility Deposits (Note 11) $1,000 $3,000 |
| Standard Franchise — Total Estimated Initial Investment & Additional Expenses | $142,903 to $312,398 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT & ADDITIONAL EXPENSES $ 142,903 $ 312,398 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Marketing & Advertising
- 2% of Gross Sales
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NSF Fee | Our then current fee, which is presently $50 per NSF | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Non-Compliance Fee | Our then - current fee, which is presently the greater of $2,500 per transaction or the total sum of the invoice for the job for each incident of Out - of - Territory Conduct, or $5,000 per instance for other non - compliant acts or omissions | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — Standard Franchise | Upon signing of the Agreement for a new 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business (“Standard Franchise”), you must pay an initial fee to us of $59,000 (the “Initial Franchise Fee”) for a single Territory with a population of approximately 350,000 people. If you wish to purchase additional Territory, the Initial Franchise Fee will equal $59,000, plus $170 per thousand in population in excess of 350,000 (the “Additional Fee”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Brand Marketing Fund Contributions | 2% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Royalty — Remediation Services | Remediation Services: - 10% of Gross Sales of up to $499,999.99 per year - 9% of Gross Sales of more than $500,000 per year - 8% of Gross Sales of more than $1,000,000 per year - 7% of Gross Sales of more than $2,000,000 per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Late Payment Fee | $50 per week | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Convention Non-Attendance Fee | Our then - current fee, which is presently $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Royalty — Reconstruction Services | Reconstruction Services: - 10% of Gross Sales until Remediation Services Gross Sales exceed $500,000; and then 3% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — Expansion Franchise | Upon signing of the Agreement for a new 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business (“Expansion Franchise”), you must pay an Initial Franchise Fee $49,000 to us for a single Territory with a population of approximately 350,000 people. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — Conversion Franchise | The Initial Franchise Fee for a Conversion Franchise shall be reduced according to the chart below. Conversion Tiers Grossed Annual Sales Initial Franchise Fee Re - Branding Credit* Tier One $100,000 to $249,999 $44,000 $5,000 Tier Two $250,000 to $499,999 $39,000 $10,000 Tier Three $500,000 + $34,000 $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Transfer-Broker Fee | Actual costs, if you authorize us to enlist a third - party broker to locate the transferee, which currently is approximately 10% of the sale price, or $30,000, whichever is higher. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Interest | Lesser of 18% per annum or the maximum permitted by law, whichever is less | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Software Fee | Our then - current fee, which is presently $399 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Modified Initial Package — Conversion Franchise | At minimum, you will be required to purchase the Marketing and Operations Package component of the Initial Package for $ 8,500 plus sales tax... We reserve the right to require Conversion Franchises to purchase a complete Initial Package if we deem it necessary. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Transfer Fee | 25% of the Initial Franchise Fee at the time of Transfer, but not less than $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Administrative Fee | Our then - current fee, which is presently $500 per transaction | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Testing, New Product or New Supplier Approval | Cost of review and testing with a minimum fee of $500 plus costs | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Late Report Fee | $50 per day that a report is late | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Initial Package Fee | You must also obtain a fixed initial package (“Initial Package”) that will cost $ 51,000, plus sales tax (the “Initial Package Fee”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Collection Fee | 35% of gross amounts collected on your behalf | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Additional Training | Our then current fee, which is presently $50 per person, per day. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Referral Fee | Approximately 0% to 10% of the invoice amount | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Minimum Monthly Royalty | Beginning in the 13 th month of operation (the “Transition Date”), if your Royalty does not exceed $500 per month, you must pay the minimum monthly payment of $500 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Conventions, Regional Meetings and/or Additional Training | The then - current fee, which is presently $1,000 maximum per person to attend the Convention or Regional Meetings and/or Additional Training | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesThe Designated General Manager is not required to have an ownership interest in the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 77 · Item 15 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
The Managing Owner or, if applicable, the Designated General Manager, must continuously exert her/his full - time best efforts to manage, promote and enhance the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business.
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The Designated General Manager is not required to have an ownership interest in the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business.
Source NotesThe Managing Owner or, if applicable, the Designated General Manager, must continuously exert her/his full - time best efforts to manage, promote and enhance the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business.
Territory
SourcesThe franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 47 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYou will not receive an exclusive Territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
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
SourcesThe typical length of time between the signing of the Agreement and payment of any consideration for the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business and the opening of the Business is between 60 and 90 days.
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Read The Disclosed Requirements
The franchisor has developed the WATER DAMAGE franchise software management system, which consists of software program(s) which you must use to maintain customer records, bid on jobs, create estimates and operate the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 11 · View Source
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The typical length of time between the signing of the Agreement and payment of any consideration for the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business and the opening of the Business is between 60 and 90 days.
Source NotesWe have developed the WATER DAMAGE franchise software management system (the “WATER DAMAGE Software”), which consists of software program(s) which you must use to maintain customer records, bid on jobs, create estimates and operate the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe only security the franchisor requires is a personal guaranty of the Note by you and by all the owners, as well as all respective spouses, of the company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesThe only security we require is a personal guaranty of the Note by you and by all the owners, as well as all respective spouses, of the company.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Company-Owned At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 64 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 64 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 64 · Item 20 |
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
Company Owned 2023 0 0 0
2024 Year-End Counts
Company Owned 2024 0 0 0
2025 Year-End Counts
SourcesCompany Owned 2025 0 0 0
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor was formed on April 16, 2015, as a Delaware Limited Liability Company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor’s parent is BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC (f/k/a “DUCTZ Holdings, LLC”) a Michigan Limited Liability Company formed on July 3, 2007.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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We were formed on April 16, 2015, as a Delaware Limited Liability Company.
Source NotesOur parent is BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC (f/k/a “DUCTZ Holdings, LLC”) a Michigan Limited Liability Company formed on July 3, 2007 (“BFG”).
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
The franchisor’s affiliates, CDI, or BHI, are the only approved suppliers for the small tools, equipment and safety package, and branded apparel.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 8 · View Source
Franchisor may receive fees and other payments from suppliers and others in connection with Franchisee’s purchases and may use the fees for Franchisor’s own purposes.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 116 · Item 8 · View Source
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Our affiliates, CDI, or BHI, are the only approved suppliers for the small tools, equipment and safety package, and branded apparel.
Source NotesFranchisor may receive fees and other payments from suppliers and others in connection with Franchisee’s purchases and may use the fees for Franchisor’s own purposes.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The only security the franchisor requires is a personal guaranty of the Note by you and by all the owners, as well as all respective spouses, of the company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesThe only security we require is a personal guaranty of the Note by you and by all the owners, as well as all respective spouses, of the company.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The typical length of time between the signing of the Agreement and payment of any consideration for the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business and the opening of the Business is between 60 and 90 days.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 39 · Item 11 · View Source
The franchisor has developed the WATER DAMAGE franchise software management system, which consists of software program(s) which you must use to maintain customer records, bid on jobs, create estimates and operate the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 11 · View Source
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The typical length of time between the signing of the Agreement and payment of any consideration for the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business and the opening of the Business is between 60 and 90 days.
Source NotesWe have developed the WATER DAMAGE franchise software management system (the “WATER DAMAGE Software”), which consists of software program(s) which you must use to maintain customer records, bid on jobs, create estimates and operate the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business.
12Territory
The franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 47 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYou will not receive an exclusive Territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
You do not receive the right to use any item covered by a patent. There are no pending patent applications that are material to the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business.
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The franchisor does not own any registered copyrights which are material to the franchise; however, the franchisor claims copyrights in the Operations Manuals, advertising materials, 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Software, business forms, videos, CDs and other printed and advertising material used in operating the System.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 54 · Item 14 · View Source
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You do not receive the right to use any item covered by a patent. There are no pending patent applications that are material to the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business.
Source NotesWe do not own any registered copyrights which are material to the franchise; however, we claim copyrights in the Operations Manuals, advertising materials, 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Software, business forms, videos, CDs and other printed and advertising material used in operating the System.
15Owner Participation
The Designated General Manager is not required to have an ownership interest in the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 77 · Item 15 · View Source
The Managing Owner or, if applicable, the Designated General Manager, must continuously exert her/his full - time best efforts to manage, promote and enhance the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 77 · Item 15 · View Source
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The Designated General Manager is not required to have an ownership interest in the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business.
Source NotesThe Managing Owner or, if applicable, the Designated General Manager, must continuously exert her/his full - time best efforts to manage, promote and enhance the 1 - 800 WATER DAMAGE Business.
18Public Figures
The franchisor does not use public figures to promote the franchise. You need its written consent before using a public figure’s name in advertising, endorsements or other promotions.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 60 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figures to promote our franchise. You have no right to use the name of any public figure for promotional efforts, advertising, or endorsements, except with our prior written consent.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 0 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
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Source NotesCompany Owned 2025 0 0 0
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