Franchise Deep Dive: Disaster Blaster Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data

REPORTED COST TO GET IN: $136,320 to $242,701

REPORTED ROI (Item 19): N/A

Disaster Blaster is a full-service, 24/7, indoor, damage-and-disaster restoration franchise that specializes in water damage mitigation, smoke and fire cleanup, mold remediation, asbestos abatement, and radon mitigation.

Founded in 2006 by father-and-son duo Gary and Matthew Lyons, the brand sought to address issues they saw within the mitigation and restoration industry. The pair officially started offering franchise opportunities in 2022.

As of November 2023, there is one Disaster Blaster location in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The brand is actively offering franchise opportunities throughout the country and is approved to sell franchises in more than 30 states.

Disaster Blaster claims to offer a recession-proof business model that is both flexible and scalable. At its core, the brand is focused on offering a comprehensive package of 24/7 disaster restoration and mitigation services. In addition to the services already listed, Disaster Blaster also provides flood cleanup, odor removal, vandalism repair, basement waterproofing and reconstruction, as well as meth lab cleanup and remediation.

“Disaster Blaster offers the most services to the most wide-ranging customer base; one that encompasses insurance claims, commercial clients, property owners, cleaning companies, home sellers and buyers, schools, and universities and more,” wrote the Scranton Chamber of Commerce.

Disaster Blaster lists the following benefits for operating one of its franchises:

• Multiple revenue streams

• Recognizable brand

• Non-seasonal opportunities

• Flexible startup: home office (for up to 12 months) or commercial space

• The ability to build your own business and lead a team of your own

• Relatively low startup costs

• Your own franchise territory to serve

• Expert leadership

• Team with decades of experience

The ideal Disaster Blaster franchise owner is someone with experience in management or the restoration trade. However, prior industry experience is not required. Instead, according to Matthew Lyons, president at Disaster Blaster, the brand is seeking individuals who are “honest, dependable and ethical.”

Disaster Blaster provides all the initial training to get its franchisees’ businesses up and running, including walking you through insurance claims and Realtor transaction fundamentals; assisting in securing licensing and certifications; helping you comply with local laws and regulations; and providing marketing support and ongoing training, including period support visits and consultations.

Disaster Blaster does not have a publicly available Item 19. To learn more, contact the team about reading the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which will state the total earnings of any company or franchise-owned unit as a reference.

As of the publishing of this story, the initial investment required to open a Disaster Blaster ranges from $136,320 to $242,701. Franchise owners are also required to pay an ongoing royalty fee that ranges from 3% to 6%.

The franchise fee required to open a Disaster Blaster franchise is $47,500. Interested candidates must also have a minimum net worth of at least $100K.

• Matthew Lyons — President

• Gary Lyons — Vice President

• Disaster Blaster Newly Launched Franchising Program

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