True North
True North Restoration franchises operate businesses offering fire, smoke, water, wind, and other damage restoration services, along with residential and commercial cleaning, mitigation, repair, reconstruction, mold remediation, disinfection, roofing, asbestos abatement, and bioremediation. They target homeowners, landlords, property management companies, and businesses requiring these services following disasters or contamination. The business model involves franchisees using proprietary methods and trademarks to provide these services in exclusive territories, with options for multi-unit development.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty (2% on reconstruction services) + 1% brand fund (1-2%) + $173-$253/mo technology fee + $21/person/mo email fee
How True North Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
True North Current | $140K – $233K | $50K | 7.0% | 18 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $150K – $177K | $127K | 10.0% | 653 |
| SIGN GYPSIES | $4K – $5K | $1K | N/A | 587 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
Home Services Average 132 franchises | $144K – $288K | $53K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 132 Home Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
Franchisee Contacts
21 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
21 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a True North franchise ranges from $139,530 to $233,300. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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