United Water Restoration Group
United Franchise Holdings, LLC · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching United Water Restoration Group franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 2015 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Ormond Beach, FL United States Source: franchise.org
United Water Restoration franchise specializes in emergency water damage restoration, mold remediation, and fire damage cleanup services for residential and com
Headline figures
United Water Restoration Group quick facts
- Is United Water Restoration Group a franchise?
- Yes. United Water Restoration Group offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 92 franchised and 20 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 57).
- How much does it cost to open a United Water Restoration Group franchise?
- The United Water Restoration Group Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $304,000–$940,000 for office/warehouse outlet — total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 19); $207,500–$940,000 for conversion only (conversion franchise — total initial investment) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 1); $226,600 for express home outlet / single territory — total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22); $300,000–$700,000 for office/warehouse — total estimated initial investment (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 17); $222,600 for express — total estimated initial investment (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the United Water Restoration Group initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $49,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 12). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does United Water Restoration Group charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% · 6% of Collected Revenue, subject to minimums (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 450% · greater of $450 per month or percentage of Collected Revenue, not more than 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does United Water Restoration Group disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The United Water Restoration Group FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 52). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How much revenue does a United Water Restoration Group franchise make?
- The United Water Restoration Group FDD reports a mean gross sales per job of $6,358 for 31 franchised locations, UWRG Businesses in Canada and the United States open the full 12 months (calendar year ended December 31, 2025) (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 56). This figure covers only that group and period; it is not a projection, and it is not profit or owner income.
- How many United Water Restoration Group locations are there?
- The FDD reports 112 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 57). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is United Water Restoration Group a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $304,000 – $940,000 (Office/Warehouse Outlet — Total Initial Investment); $207,500 – $940,000 (Conversion Franchise — Total Initial Investment); $226,600 (Express Home Outlet / Single Territory — Total Initial Investment); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 3 separate groups: revenue for 31 franchised locations; revenue for 10 company-owned locations; revenue for 10 company-owned locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 18 in 2025, to 112 (System-Wide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
United Water Restoration Group head-to-head
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What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 3 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (3)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Conversion Franchise — Total Initial InvestmentPDF p. 1$207,500 – $940,000
- Express Home Outlet / Single Territory — Total Initial InvestmentPDF p. 22$226,600
- Office/Warehouse Outlet — Total Initial InvestmentPDF p. 19$304,000 – $940,000
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 12
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty Fee — Restoration/Remediation ServicesMain ongoing fee
37 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
3 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
Franchised locations
Revenue · 31 locations
- Who is counted
- UWRG Businesses in Canada and the United States open the full 12 months
- Period
- calendar year ended December 31, 2025
- Excluded
- 12 franchisees opened during the year and 3 franchisees were shut down for a portion of the year and were therefore excluded
- Method
- historical results of Gross Revenue; revenue numbers presented per franchisee/operator, not per territory
Company-owned locations
Revenue · 10 locations
- Who is counted
- company owned UWRG Businesses which offer substantially the same services to the public as the type of UWRG Business we franchise; company-owned businesses open the full 12 months
- Period
- calendar year ended December 31, 2025
- Method
- Gross Sales figures are unaudited; historical results of Gross Revenue; figures based on cash basis of accounting and conform to generally accepted accounting principles
Company-owned locations
Revenue · 10 locations
- Who is counted
- company-owned UWRG Businesses open the full 12 months
- Period
- calendar year ended December 31, 2025
- Method
- historical results of Gross Revenue
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
System-Wide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of Years Ending 2023, 2024 and 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 57
Net +76 outlets, 2022–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($207,500 – $940,000) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 94 to 112 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 12
- [2]Item 19 — Franchised (31 locations) — revenue · PDF p. 56
- [3]Item 19 — Company-owned (10 locations) — revenue — company owned UWRG Businesses which offer substantially the same services to th… · PDF p. 52
- [4]Item 19 — Company-owned (10 locations) — revenue — company-owned UWRG Businesses open the full 12 months · PDF p. 53
- [5]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 57
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
39 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Bankruptcy disclosed
Initial term
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | total current liabilities | $641,758 |
| 2024 | cash | $135,791 |
| 2024 | franchise fee revenue | $933,461 |
| 2024 | accounts receivable | $93,388 |
| 2024 | total current assets | $585,096 |
| 2024 | members' equity | -$1,172,285 |
| 2024 | total assets | $609,134 |
| 2024 | net income | -$174,889 |
| 2024 | royalty revenue | $1,459,647 |
| 2024 | total revenue | $2,531,030 |
| 2024 | general and administrative expenses | $2,705,919 |
| 2023 | total assets | $697,344 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
What changed from 2025 to 2026
- Franchise fee: $49,000 → $49,000
- System size: 143 → 112 units
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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At a glance
Business history
Owner participation
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Agreement term
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 3 · PDF p. 12 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Litigation cases: No cases disclosed
“No litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.”
Note: Source states no litigation is required to be disclosed, not that zero cases exist.
Item 3 · PDF p. 12 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Litigation total count: 0 disclosed cases
“No litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.”
Note: Source states no litigation is required to be disclosed, not that zero cases exist.
Item 11 · PDF p. 32 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: On-site start-up training: Up to 5 days at the franchisee's location within the first 90 days of operation
“We will furnish to you and your personnel, start-up assistance at your location... On-Site Start-Up Training will last up to 5 days... within the first 90 days of operation of your UWRG Business.”
Note: The supplied source pages do not state on-site start-up training duration or timing.
Item 11 · PDF p. 35 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Required software: Xactimate, Clean Claim Software, QuickBooks Online Plus, Bill.com, PSA Professional Services Automation Software, and FranMetrics
“Currently, we require you to use the following software: (a) Xactimate... (b) Clean Claim Software... (c) QuickBooks Online Plus... (d) Bill.com... (e) “PSA” Professional Services Automation Software... (f) FranMetrics”
Note: Source lists different software, including QuickBooks Desktop and Smartsheet, and says they may be purchased from any source.
Item 11 · PDF p. 35 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Technology fee: Currently $300 per month
“You are required to pay us a Technology Fee... The Technology Fee is currently $300 and is collected on the 24th of every month”
Note: The supplied source pages do not contain the Technology Fee provision.
Item 12 · PDF p. 27 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Territory protection conditions and exceptions: Multi-Market Accounts, Cross-Territory Policy and Open Areas
“The Territory is subject to the “Open Areas”, “Multi - Market Accounts”, “Cross - Territory Policy”, and “Rights We Reserve” provisions stated in Sections 3.3 thru 3.6 of the Franchise Agreement.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 17 · PDF p. 50 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Post-term non-compete: 2 years; within the Territory, other specified UWRG territories, and within 25 miles of areas awarded to another UWRG Business
“No involvement for 2 years in competing business (i) within your Territory... or (iii) within 25 miles of any geographic area that we have awarded to any other UWRG Business”
Note: Post-term provision is incomplete; supplied text does not show the claimed 25-mile restriction.
Item 21 · PDF p. 63 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Fiscal year end: December 31
“Our fiscal year end is December 31st.”
Note: The supplied source does not state the fiscal year end.
Item 21 · PDF p. 145 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Cash — 2024
“Cash 135,791 116,671”
Note: The supplied quote was not present on the cited page; left pending for review.
Item 21 · PDF p. 146 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Franchise fee revenue — 2024
“Franchise fees 933,461 462,876”
Note: The supplied quote was not present on the cited page; left pending for review.
Item 21 · PDF p. 145 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total assets — 2024
“Total Assets 609,134 697,344”
Note: The supplied quote was not present on the cited page; left pending for review.
Item 21 · PDF p. 156 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Franchise fee revenue — 2022
“Franchise fees 462,876 345,908”
Note: The supplied quote was not present on the cited page; left pending for review.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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