Lightspeed Restoration charges a royalty fee of 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Lightspeed Restoration franchise is approximately 10.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $750/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Lightspeed Restoration has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Lightspeed Restoration franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Lightspeed Restoration offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Lightspeed Restoration currently operates 27 locations (2025 FDD) (27 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 50.0% over the past year.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Lightspeed Restoration is 16.7% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Lightspeed Restoration FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $792K (average: $710K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Lightspeed Restoration is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Lightspeed Restoration's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Lightspeed Restoration's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Lightspeed Restoration provides 80 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Lightspeed Restoration provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.