1-800 WATER DAMAGE International
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $6,975 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $220,803 – $315,448 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 10% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | MI |
| Legal name (Item 1) | 1-800 WATER DAMAGE International, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2025-03-28 |
| Brand website | https://www.1800waterdamage.com |
About 1-800 WATER DAMAGE International
We grant franchises to qualified individuals (each, a “Franchisee”) the right to own and operate a 1-800 WATER DAMAGE Business. LLB Group offered and sold 1-800 WATER DAMAGE franchises beginning in 2002 through 2013. TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 167 | 0 | 167 |
| 2023 | 178 | 0 | 178 |
| 2024 | 175 | 0 | 175 |
Source: Item 20, p.64-71 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 38 (Item 20, p.64-71 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 24 (Item 20, p.64-71 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 0 (Item 3, p.15 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.15 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): Predecessor LLB Group settled a 2006 California matter over unregistered franchise sales and incomplete disclosures, and a 2006 New York Assurance of Discontinuance (costs of $4,750). On January 16, 2024 the franchisor sued a former franchisee in E.D. Michigan for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and trademark infringement; that case is ongoing. (Item 3, p.15 of the FDD)
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.55 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | No (Item 15, p.55-56 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): The franchisee does not receive an exclusive territory. The territory is specific ZIP codes, generally about 350,000 people, with protected advertising, TPA/NORA and call-center referrals, and office location, but other franchisees and company outlets may service customers inside it. (Item 12, p.47-52 of the FDD)
Training: The Business Manager and Technical Operations Training will last up to 12 days in duration at our headquarters or another location designated by us. (Item 11, p.37 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- New products, services, and methods
- Marketing, advertising, and promotional programs, including the National Advertising Fund
- Business and marketing advice
- Support for WATER DAMAGE Software
- Support on financial and daily operations, including accounting and record keeping
- 24-hour call center and lead distribution
- Periodic Operations Manual updates
- Periodic refresher training and conferences, not to exceed one per year
Source: Item 11, p.37-47 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Ann Arbor, MI (cover, p.1 of the FDD) |
| Parent company | BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC (Item 1, p.8-13 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.56-60 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 10 years (Item 17, p.56 of the FDD) |
| Veteran discount | Offered (Item 5, p.16 of the FDD) |
| Advertising / brand fund fee | 18% of gross sales (Item 6, p.18 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 0 (Item 20, p.64-71 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask 1-800 WATER DAMAGE International directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, you do not receive an exclusive territory. The franchisor may sell additional franchises in the same area. It may also operate company units there. Or it may sell through other channels. No area is reserved for you. No area is closed to you by another franchisee's exclusivity either. Placement is the franchisor's decision.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Availability
Because this brand grants no exclusive territory, there are no territory-based exclusions: no area is reserved for an existing franchisee, and no area is reserved for you. Whether a new unit is placed anywhere is the franchisor's decision under Item 12.
Next steps with 1-800 WATER DAMAGE International
Put 1-800 WATER DAMAGE International on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.