Patrick O'Connor
Phone: 912-228-5967
Fax: 904-899-6270
Mobile / Cell: 571-221-6626

Paul Davis Emergency Services Franchises Available Locally

A Paul Davis franchise offers its owners the opportunity to grow and run a business with great potential for personal and financial success.  By providing an essential service with year-round demand, Paul Davis franchisees are well positioned to capitalize on the growing market of emergency mitigation and insurance restoration services.  Property damage can and does happen anywhere, at any time, and Paul Davis is ready to quickly and professionally respond to the needs of insurers and property owners.

Emergency mitigation and restoration services is a $60 billion industry and is growing each year.  These are not discretionary services - they are immediate needs that require fast response, professional skills, and a high degree of confidence and trust in the service provider.  Whether property damage is caused by fire, smoke, flooding, storms, vandalism, accidents, or other catastrophe, insurers and property owners need to rely on service providers who they know will get the job done properly, efficiently, and cost effectively.

 

PDES Franchise FAQ

FINANCIAL
What are the financial qualifications to become a Paul Davis Emergency Services franchisee?
  • $45,000 liquid capital
  • Good credit
What are the royalties and advertising contributions?
  • Royalty fees are 7%-3.5% of the gross receipts. As gross sales increase the royalty percentage decreases.
  • Marketing fees are 2% of the gross receipts.
Is financing available?
  • Yes, financing and third party financing assistance is available for qualified buyers.
  • Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. will internally finance up to 50% of the franchise fee for qualified buyers.
  • We maintain a comprehensive list of third party lenders that are familiar with our organization and with franchise financing.
What is the franchise fee?
  • The standard franchise fee for a Paul Davis Emergency Services franchise is $29,000.00.
What is the term of the franchise?
  • 5 years.
  • Renewable in 5-year options.
What is the estimated initial investment?
  • While the answer to this question depends completely on the level at which you choose to start your business, we estimate start-up costs to fall between $45,000.00 and $140,000.00.
SUPPORT
What kind of training and support does Paul Davis provide?
  • 3 weeks of hands-on training at our Corporate Training Center in Jacksonville, FL.
  • Instruction on sales, management, production and customer service procedures.
  • 2 + days of on-the-job training for both franchisee and employees immediately following owners school.
  • Multi day on-site training two months after owners’ school.
  • 6-12 months of new office development oversight.
  • Dedicated field representative for ongoing training and support.
  • Ongoing training and development on site/virtual.
  • Annual conference.
What type of marketing support will I receive?
 
  • Access to pre-designed and targeted collateral materials.
  • First batch of collateral materials (approximately one years worth) included in franchise fee. 
  • Local, regional and national marketing support and ongoing training.
PROCESS
What is the franchise approval process?
 
1.    Provide a Confidential Information Form.
2.    Take our online personality test.
3.    Review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
4.    Conduct your due diligence.
5.    Visit the Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. home office in Jacksonville, FL.
6.    Complete agreement.
GENERAL
Are franchisees required to have a specific background?
  • No experience is necessary; we teach everything there is to know.
  • Industry required certifications will be taught in owners school.
What special skills are required?
  • Paul Davis is looking for candidates that possess:
    • Sales and marketing aptitude.
    • Financial management skills.
    • Managerial experience.
    • High motivation and a strong desire to succeed.
    • The willingness to follow a proven system.
    • The ability to personally devote the time and effort necessary to build, manage and supervise a successful business.
Does Paul Davis provide its franchisees with protected territory?
  • All Paul Davis territories are protected.
  • We look to make sure the market is capable of handling your business.
What is the availability of sites and territory in my area of interest?
  • Please reference our available territories map to see a list of opportunities by state.
What are Paul Davis’s real estate site criteria?
  • The Paul Davis Emergency Services opportunity does not require real estate. Our business model is completely scale-able so franchises can be started as home based businesses, large commercial offices or anything in between.
What do I get for my franchise fee?
  • You gain access to our proven business model. You will not have to experience the trial and error associated with starting a new business. You’ll also receive:
    • Intensive new owners training.
    • First class marketing materials.
    • Immediate access to national accounts.
    • Proprietary operating systems.
    • National discounts through our vendors program.
    • Us; you get our commitment to your success. 
How do I find clients?
  • Paul Davis has a team of marketing professionals that are constantly working on your behalf to create national and regional accounts that will create a steady income stream.
  • During owners school you’ll be taught how to implement a local marketing initiative that has multiple targets and sources.
What makes Paul Davis different?
  • Paul Davis has a 44 year history of both success and leadership. We have the stability of and older established organization combined with a reputation for cutting edge technology and forward thinking.
Testimonials
About Us
"Paul Davis has been a leader and innovator in the mitigation and insurance restoration category since 1966. Our reputation is built on our delivery of quality work, our professionalism, and our commitment to providing the best customer service in the industry. We have more than 225 franchise locations throughout the United States and are seeking to expand our service areas. We are looking for great people to run a great business for themselves - and we are committed to their success."
Steps to Ownership
STEP 1
"We need to get to know one another to determine if there is a good fit for both of us. This begins with your calling us at 571-221-6626. We don't sell franchises, we award them to qualified people that we feel will continue to build on the Paul Davis reputation for excellence. "
Let's talk
STEP 2
"After learning about one another through an initial conversation; your next step will be to submit a confidential information form. At this stage you will be providing detailed information about yourself that will allow us to continue our process."
Apply today
STEP 3
"Once we have received your information we will schedule a phone appointment with you to explain, in great detail the Paul Davis Emergency Services franchise program. This is an opportunity for you to learn a lot more about life as a Paul Davis franchisee and to get answers to more of your questions."
Review the program
STEP 4
"If Paul Davis franchise ownership still seems right for you the next step is an online personality questionnaire. This will allow us to match your personality type to our existing franchisees and give a good indicator for your success within our system."
Schedule an OPQ test
STEP 5
"At this point you are ready to speak with Paul Davis franchisees. This is an exciting and very valuable step in the process as at this point you will have enough information about the nuts and bolts of a Paul Davis Emergency Services franchise to focus your questions and gather useful information. This is also your time to have the FDD reviewed by your family, friends and/or legal advisor."
Validate the system
STEP 6
"Candidates that progress this far in our process are invited to attend Discovery Day at our corporate offices. Discovery Day is your opportunity to meet Paul Davis’s senior management team and staff, view our operation, tour our state of the art training facility and hear more about our vision for continued growth and industry pioneering."
Come to Discovery day
STEP 7
"Now we’ll both have the information needed to make an educated and positive decision about your becoming a Paul Davis franchisee, the only thing left to do is sign your franchise agreement. This final step will launch you into the next chapter of your life as a Paul Davis Emergency Services franchisee."
Launch Your Future