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Paul Davis Restoration Inc.

Paul Davis Restoration Inc. is a North American leader in full-service emergency restoration, mitigation, and reconstruction services. With 60 locations across Canada and 260 locations in the USA, Paul Davis handles thousands of emergency claims and restoration projects for insurance, residential, and commercial clients annually. Paul Davis Restoration Inc. is a subsidiary of FirstService Brands Canada Inc. and operates in Canada as Paul Davis Restoration Inc.

In Business Since:
1985

CFA Member Since:

Franchise Fee:
$50K

Franchise Units
Canada: 60 USA: 260

Investment Required:
$237K - $383K

Website:
www.pauldavisbusiness.ca

A BUSINESS BUILT on HELPING PEOPLE in their time of need. Discover the benefits of joining a network with BIG connections!

Eligibility and Ideal Candidate Profile

We’re looking for motivated entrepreneurs with leadership skills, a customer-first mindset, and a passion for helping people during their most challenging times. No industry experience? No problem—our training programs set you up for success.

We are the leading emergency service and property damage reconstruction provider in North America.

Become the Entrepreneur you’ve always dreamed of by investing in this
$71.3 billion recession-resistant industry. Our Remediation and Restoration business model, superior training and support will give you all the tools you need to build your own successful PAUL DAVIS franchise

Franchise Owner Profile

No prior industry experience necessary! If you enjoy helping people in their time of need, problem-solving, a variety in your schedule and fast-paced activity, Paul Davis may be the right fit for you.

The Business Owner should posses:

The desire for personal and professional success, and the drive to make it happen.
Networking and people skills
Empathy for the customer and the willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done right.
Self-management and organizational skills The ability to work within unpredictable circumstances and schedules

The owner’s primary responsibilities include:

Relationship building with insurers and clients Day-to-day management of operations
Growth and fiscal management
Execution of marketing and advertising plans

Training and Support
Paul Davis Restoration supports our franchise owners from day 1. The majority of small businesses fail within the first two years, so Paul Davis designed a program that offers support, education and inspiration for our new franchisees—The Franchise Launch program. The structure of the program is customized to each franchisee’s specific needs. The franchisee’s knowledge of the industry/business will determine the time period they will work with the coach, which typically works out to be a 24-month process.

The Launch coach will assist with building a business plan, building a team, setting and achieving goals, producing results and marketing, among other challenges faced by new franchisees.

The Launch coaches have goals to assist the new franchisees scale their business quickly and profitably in their first two years.

In addition to our technology and instruction classrooms our state-of-the-art 17,000 sq. ft. training facility includes a 2,000 sq. ft. flood house built indoors to provide you with the best hands- on technical training in the industry. When you leave our facility, located in Jacksonville, Florida, you will feel more than ready for “real life.”

Franchisor Support
At Paul Davis, we believe in giving you all the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in opening your business. But we don’t stop there. We continue to support you year- round as your business grows by offering you:

Continuing Education and Professional Development
Courses Trade Shows to Enhance Brand Awareness
Annual Convention to Network with other Franchisees Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Relationships Business Development dedicated to expanding National Accounts to increase business for our entire system
Governance System to ensure all franchisees have a voice regarding changes to franchise program
Paul Davis offers approved certification courses from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) including: Emergency fire and water damage mitigation Water damage restoration Odor control and contents cleaning and restoration Fire and smoke restoration Structural cleanup

Trust Signals

Awards & Recognitions:

🏆 Canadian Franchise Association Franchisees’ Choice Award – 5 consecutive years (2018–2022)
🏆 Canadian Franchise Association Franchisees’ Choice Award (2022)
🏆 Canadian Franchise Association Awards of Excellence – Silver (2022)
🏆 Top 50 Franchise – Franchise Business Review (2014 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards)

Accreditations & Memberships:

✅ International Franchise Association (IFA) Member
✅ Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) Member

Media & Industry Recognition:

📢 Recognized as a Military Friendly Franchise by G.I. Jobs