With a Restore business, there is no typical day. From removing muddy water from a flooded home to a warehouse clean-up after fire damage, every day is different. It’s a 24/7/365 business and the thrill of what comes next is highly motivating!

ServiceMaster Restore Franchisees not only salvage and clear up the after effects of fires and floods, they also help with smaller unexpected disasters occur in the home, such as spills and stains. With Restore there is no job which is too big or small, our franchise owners have seen it all!

In addition to those customers secured at a local level, we have national contracts in place with major companies who require disaster restoration services. We very much stress that these central contracts are not guaranteed and nor should they be relied upon. They’re “nice to haves” and serve as encouragement for securing contracts at a local level.

If you’re interested in a franchise where each day is different, where you can make a positive impact on those who have experienced unexpected disasters in their home or business, then a ServiceMaster Restore opportunity is the ideal franchise for you.

The market

Owning a Restore franchise, you will be part of an industry which is on call 24/7. Fire damage, burst pipes, leaks and vandalism can have lasting effects on a property’s structure and can have serious impact on businesses and homeowners alike, if not dealt with quickly and professionally.

Disaster cannot be pre-empted; it can happen at any time of the day or night. However, there will be times of the year when the country holds its breath for the extreme weather conditions to occur. The effects of flooding or freezing temperatures can take their toll on billions of pounds worth of property across the UK.

With more than 5.2 million properties at risk of flooding in England alone and an annual flood damage bill nearing to £1.1bn, according to a recent UK government report, contingency plans should be top priority for all property and estate managers.

Is it for you?

Restore franchisees come from wide and varied backgrounds. Accounting, business development, sales, marketing, customer services and management experience are common skills featured on the CVs of our many franchise owners.

With our 60 years’ experience within this sector, we know that there are some key qualities which make for a successful ServiceMaster Restore franchisee:

• Sales or business acumen
• Confident negotiating skills – agreeing contracts, terms and pricing
• Customer Service – a drive to deliver the highest standard
• Organised – often our franchise owners are accustomed to managing large teams of people in order to achieve the desired outcome
• People Skills -success within this industry comes from being able to build relationships and network effectively at all levels

Above all else, in order to be successful when investing in a Restore opportunity you need commitment, drive and a gritty determination for success in a lucrative, controlled and systemised environment. Those who have followed our franchise structure have proven to have very successful businesses within the industry. The scope to expand your business is also there, with the option to pair with other licenses we have under the ServiceMaster brand, the potential you have with the Restore opportunity is phenomenal.

Additional Benefits

Choosing a disaster restoration opportunity to invest in is a big decision for your future and we want you to be confident in your choice. Here are some of the reasons why others have opted for ServiceMaster Restore:

• Low initial investment costs and can be started as a home-based operation
• Restore is a business, not a job
• A fast-paced environment
• An established name within the industry
• Scalable business model – add more equipment and employees as your client base grows
• Resilient business opportunity
• Wide range of potential customer marketplaces
• Business to business and business to consumer opportunity
• On-going support and training from ServiceMaster Ltd

Your Target Customers

Who might your customers be? What do they “look” like and why might they come to you? The benefit of a ServiceMaster Restore franchise is that the potential customer base is vast. From residential to high street to commercial and insurance, the potential customer target for our franchise business are numerous.

The types of people you could expect to network with include managing directors, general managers, business owners, facilities managers, estates co-ordinators, property managers and everyone in between. Tailoring your approach to those different clients will be important and rewards come from successfully appealing to a wide scope of contacts.

In addition to those customers secured at a local level, we have a central sales programme that seeks out regional and national opportunities for our franchise owners to fulfil. We very much stress that these central contracts are not guaranteed and nor should they be relied on. They’re “nice to haves” and serve as encouragement for securing contracts at a local level.