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Chem-Dry vs Paul Davis Restoration

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Chem-Dry and Paul Davis Restoration are cleaning & maintenance franchises. Chem-Dry requires an investment of $92K – $250K while Paul Davis Restoration requires $299K – $805K. In terms of revenue, Paul Davis Restoration reports higher average unit revenue at $4.8M. On SBA loan performance, Paul Davis Restoration has a lower charge-off rate (8.9%) compared to Chem-Dry (29.7%). FranchiseVerdict rates Chem-Dry D (Below average) and Paul Davis Restoration A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$92K – $250K
$299K – $805K
Franchise Fee
$36K
$65K
Royalty Rate
Tiered 4%-7% of Gross Sales: 7% on first $500K, 6% on $500K-$1M, 5% on $1M-$1.5M, 4% above $1.5M (Standard Territory); similar tiers at half the thresholds for Small Territory
4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$319KPer franchisee, not per outlet
$4.8M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
29.7% (98 loans)
8.9% (178 loans)
Total Units
963
277
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1978
1970
FDD Year
2026
2026