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Restoration 1 vs Stanley Steemer

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Restoration 1 and Stanley Steemer are cleaning & maintenance franchises. Restoration 1 requires an investment of $127K – $310K while Stanley Steemer requires $147K – $427K. In terms of revenue, Stanley Steemer reports higher average unit revenue at $1.7M. On SBA loan performance, Stanley Steemer has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Restoration 1 (11.1%). FranchiseVerdict rates Restoration 1 F (Weakest tier) and Stanley Steemer A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$127K – $310K
$147K – $427K
Franchise Fee
$60K
$20K
Royalty Rate
Greater of: (a) 7% of Collected Gross Revenue (or 3.5% for a conversion franchise during its initial 6 months) (other than Construction Gross Revenue); or (b) the Minimum Royalty Fee.
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.2MPer franchisee, not per outlet
$1.7M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
11.1% (111 loans)
0.0% (14 loans)
Total Units
298
264
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2020
1972
FDD Year
2025
2024