Advanced Laser RestorationFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Advanced Laser Restoration franchise requires a total initial investment of $163K – $283K, including a $50K franchise fee and an ongoing 10.0% royalty[2]. The 2023 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2023 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $163K – $283K
- 62nd pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 56th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Royalty
- 10.0%
- 50th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Units
- 1
- 2nd pct Cleaning & Ma…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Cleaning & Maintenance · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Cleaning & Maintenance avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- Total investment $163K – $283K including a $50K franchise fee, 10.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 60/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Advanced Laser Restoration, LLC
- Parent company
- Advanced Laser Restoration Holdings, Inc.
- Incorporated in
- NC
- HQ
- 107 Patton Lane, Hampstead, NC 28443
- Auditor
- NAPER CPA GROUP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $25K
- Most recent fiscal year
Affiliated brands
- ALR Equipment
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
Advanced Laser Restoration franchisees operate service businesses using laser technology to restore surfaces (likely automotive paint, stone, or other materials). Day-to-day work involves client consultations, equipment operation, quality control, and possibly mobile service delivery. The business model is entirely dependent on franchisor-provided training, equipment sourcing, and operational systems.
- CEO
- Greg A. Price
- Headquarters
- NC
- Founded
- 2022
- FDD year
- 2023
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2023 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $50K | $50K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $8K | $10K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $106K | $223K |
| Total initial investment | $163K | $283K |
Source: Advanced Laser Restoration 2023 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $163K – $283K
- Near category avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $8K – $10K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $50K
- Near category avg vs category
- Royalty
- 10.0%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 11.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 10.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $250 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
| Total fee load | 11.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Cleaning & Maintenance averages
How Advanced Laser Restoration Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 1
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 10 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
Available to sell in · Item 12
- California
- South Dakota
States where the franchisor is registered to sell new franchises (FDD registration filings).
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
This is a nascent, financially unstable franchise with a single unit, undisclosed financials, no territory protection, and franchisor going concern issues—representing extreme execution and financial risk.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · NAPER CPA GROUP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 60 / 100 rating
- 01MINOROnly 1 franchise unit in system with unknown growth trajectory indicates potential system collapse or very early stage with unproven model
- 02MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure (no Item 19) prevents ROI validation and suggests franchisor may lack performance data or is hiding poor results
- 03HIGHGoing concern status is FALSE, meaning the franchisor itself may have financial viability issues that could threaten support and system stability
- 04MINORUnprotected territory creates direct competition risk—franchisor could authorize competing units in your market without restriction
- 05MED10% royalty on undisclosed revenue streams means you could owe significant fees on sales you cannot verify against industry benchmarks
- 06MEDHigh investment range ($163K–$283K) with no disclosed earnings makes ROI timeline and break-even analysis impossible to calculate
- 07MINOR10-year term locks you into a relationship with a 1-unit franchisor lacking proven scalability or operational infrastructure
- 08HIGHAbsence of any litigation disclosure combined with going concern status raises questions about transparency and financial stability
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Population-based |
| Protected territory | No |
| Online sales rights | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | North Carolina |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 24 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 32 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and corporate
- POS system
- QuickBooks
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: QuickBooks
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
13 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Advanced Laser Restoration · FDD (2023) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Advanced Laser Restoration franchise?
The total investment to open a Advanced Laser Restoration franchise ranges from $163K – $283K, with an initial franchise fee of $50K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Advanced Laser Restoration franchise owners earn?
Advanced Laser Restoration does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Advanced Laser Restoration's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Advanced Laser Restoration (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Advanced Laser Restoration franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Advanced Laser Restoration has 1 total units in the United States, including 1 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Advanced Laser Restoration a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Advanced Laser Restoration as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 60 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.