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Franchise Opportunity
Lightspeed Restoration
Own a Lightspeed Restoration Franchise
Lightspeed Restoration is built for speed, reliability, and growth. Franchise owners receive expert training to deliver next-level water and fire damage restoration services. Backed by Home Franchise Concepts’ 30 years of franchising experience and JM Family Enterprises® with $22B in annual revenue, Lightspeed Restoration offers proven systems, stability, and the support needed to build a successful restoration business.
- Min. Cash Required: $132,230
- Net Worth Required: $300,000
- Total Startup Investment: $154,230 - $334,000
- Franchising Since: 2023
- Franchise Units: 40
Available Markets
United States:
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Download the Lightspeed Restoration Franchisee Satisfaction Report
Only the brands that exceed FBR’s franchisee satisfaction benchmark are displayed on our website. Here’s how Lightspeed Restoration franchise owners rated their franchise.
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89% of franchisees agree that they enjoy being part of the brand
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100% of franchisees agree that their fellow franchisees are supportive of each other
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100% of franchisee agree that their fellow franchisees are supportive of the brand
Lightspeed Restoration
Franchise Owner Satisfaction Report
Review completed: April 2026
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Not all franchise systems share their results publicly. Lightspeed Restoration does. Download the detailed Lightspeed Restoration Franchisee Satisfaction Report.
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Lightspeed Restoration Franchise Information
Business Model
A low overhead, low investment, scalable business model with large, protected territories.
Key Benefits
- IICRC certification training in an IICRC approved Flood House – at no charge!
• 24/7 national call center support – at no cost!
• Loans to keep franchise owner’s cash flow going during catastrophic events
• Heavily discounted equipment rental program during catastrophic events
• National Account Program with 30-day net payment terms
• Insurance industry continuing education program offered to referral partners – at no charge!
• Key contact list of high-value referral partners to jumpstart the business
• National and local area marketing support and guidance
Marketing Support
Lightspeed Restoration has comprehensive national and local marketing strategies in place that drive leads to franchisees from various sources, including: online, social media, direct mail, advertisements, and more.
You’ll get flyers, ads, letters, presentations, social media images, and other marketing pieces that are ready and available to use on a local level.
Training Programs
- 2-week initial classroom and hands-on training at the Home Franchise Concepts Experience Center with IICRC approved Flood House
• Unlimited executive, estimating, and technical support
• Large-scale project support from National Service Team
• Web-based software platform and current technology for smoother job flow
• Online manuals and turnkey marketing and advertising programs
• Annual Convention
• National Account Program with net 30-day payment terms
• In-House Call Center
• Special support programs including:- Large loss & cat financing programs
- Approved IICRC School with FREE courses
- Discounted equipment rental during catastrophes
- 53′ semi trailer with equipment for disaster response
- Insurance industry continuing education program managed by Corporate
Is there a Veteran discount?
Lightspeed Restoration provides qualified Veterans a 15% discount off the initial franchise fee.
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An Insurance Career Turned Lightspeed Restoration Ownership
Heather Noble co-owns Lightspeed Restoration of Greater West Austin with her husband, Keith. They opened earlier this year, in 2026, and have four employees. Originally from Austin, she lives in Liberty Hill alongside her husband, their four kids, and two dogs. She blends her more than 22 years of insurance experience with a passion for helping people through stressful property damage situations.
He Turned His Restoration Biz Into a Lightspeed Restoration
Mark turned his existing restoration business into a Lightspeed Restoration franchise. He hasn't looked back. He's opening his second location later this year and loves the support he gets from the franchisor.
Starting Strong with Lightspeed Restoration
For this Lightspeed Restoration franchisee, taking pride in the work his business does is paramount. Learn more about this exciting franchise opportunity with this franchisee story.