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United Water Restoration Group vs Smash My Trash

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both United Water Restoration Group and Smash My Trash are cleaning & maintenance franchises. United Water Restoration Group requires an investment of $223K – $700K while Smash My Trash requires $372K – $492K. In terms of revenue, United Water Restoration Group reports higher average unit revenue at $1.9M. On SBA loan performance, Smash My Trash has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to United Water Restoration Group (3.7%). FranchiseVerdict rates United Water Restoration Group A (Top Quintile) and Smash My Trash A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$223K – $700K
$372K – $492K
Franchise Fee
$49K
$50K
Royalty Rate
Restoration/Remediation Services: 6% of Collected Revenue; Reconstruction Services: 2% of Collected Revenue
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.9M
$876K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
3.7% (27 loans)
0.0% (101 loans)
Total Units
49
520
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2015
2018
FDD Year
2025
2025