Belfor Franchise Group

What Belfor Franchise Group does

BELFOR Franchise Group is a privately held multi-brand franchisor headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan (5405 Data Ct), operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of BELFOR Holdings, Inc., a diversified conglomerate that encompasses BELFOR Property Restoration and is described as a $2 billion enterprise. The company was formed in 2007 when BELFOR Property Restoration acquired DUCTZ, and over the subsequent eighteen years it has assembled a portfolio of 15 service-based franchise brands spanning residential and commercial property services. The current brand portfolio includes property restoration brands (1-800 WATER DAMAGE, 1-800-BOARDUP, WINMAR, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz), cleaning and air-quality brands (Chem-Dry, DUCTZ), commercial maintenance (HOODZ), home improvement (N-Hance, The Patch Boys), waste management (JUNKCO+, redbox+ Dumpsters), portable storage (COOL-BINZ), specialty services (Clear Pest Pros, Helpful Heroes), and plumbing (Z PLUMBERZ). Proprietary technical content is concentrated in brand-specific service methodologies rather than a unified technology platform — Chem-Dry uses a proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction process, redbox+ Dumpsters holds a patent on a 2-in-1 roll-off dumpster and portable toilet unit, and JUNKCO+ operates a same-day/next-day service model.

The company does not provide services directly; it licenses the right to operate under its brand names to franchise owners. Revenue is generated through initial franchise fees and ongoing royalties, with disclosed franchise investment ranges spanning $71,203 to $294,548 for conversion franchisees (1-800 WATER DAMAGE) and $225,395 to $518,646 for new Blue Kangaroo Packoutz locations. Franchisees are recruited across multiple demographic segments — including former professional athletes, business owners, corporate professionals, and veterans — through digital marketing, podcast appearances, PR distribution, the International Franchise Association Convention, and direct website lead capture, then guided through FDD review, Meet the Team Day, financing, and training at the company's Ann Arbor training facility.

The underlying customer base for the franchise network comprises residential homeowners and commercial businesses (restaurants, hospitals, military bases, schools) requiring restoration, cleaning, plumbing, pest control, waste, and home-improvement services; additional channels include insurance claims and emergency-response referrals driven by the BELFOR Property Restoration relationship. Chem-Dry's reported 1,000+ franchise locations across 25 countries provide the most material international exposure, while most other brands operate predominantly in the United States, with WINMAR covering Canada. The company is led by Sheldon Yellen (CEO of parent BELFOR Holdings), President Rusty Amarante, and a franchise-development bench including Beth Toenies (VP), Doug Smith (SVP), Matt O'Rourke (EVP), and D'Wayne Tanner (VP).

Name

Belfor Franchise Group

Legal name

BELFOR Franchise Group

Website

https://belforfranchisegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BELFOR Franchise Group is a multi-brand franchisor operating a portfolio of 15 residential and commercial service brands, including restoration, cleaning, plumbing, pest control, and waste management. The company licenses franchise rights, provides training and ongoing support, and earns initial fees plus royalties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ann Arbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Franchise Fees and Royalties: BELFOR Franchise Group generates revenue through initial franchise fees paid by new franchise owners, along with ongoing royalty fees based on franchisee revenue. Each of the 15 brands operates under franchise agreements with franchisees paying for the right to use the brand name, systems, training, and ongoing support.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BELFOR Franchise Group operates as a franchisor, owning and licensing a portfolio of 15 service-based franchise brands spanning property restoration, cleaning, plumbing, pest control, junk removal, and waste management. The company recruits entrepreneurs to open franchise locations and provides them with training, ongoing business coaching, marketing support, protected territories, brand systems, and operational guidance under its family of brands.

Product overview

BELFOR Franchise Group is a diversified franchise organization offering 15 service-based franchise brands across residential and commercial services. The portfolio includes property restoration brands (1-800 WATER DAMAGE, 1-800-BOARDUP, WINMAR, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz), cleaning services (Chem-Dry, DUCTZ), commercial maintenance (HOODZ), home improvement (N-Hance, The Patch Boys), waste management (JUNKCO+, redbox+ Dumpsters), portable storage (COOL-BINZ), specialty services (Clear Pest Pros, Helpful Heroes), and plumbing (Z PLUMBERZ). The company operates as a platform supporting franchise owners with training, marketing, operational guidance, and business systems, rather than a single unified product. Brands were acquired or formed between 2002 and 2025, with some (like Chem-Dry, DUCTZ, HOODZ) established early in the company's history, and newer concepts (JUNKCO+, Clear Pest Pros) representing recent expansion into new service categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 1-800-BOARDUP: National disaster recovery organization with trained emergency responders providing 24/7 assistance to property loss victims.
• 1-800 WATER DAMAGE
• Blue Kangaroo Packoutz
• Chem-Dry
• Clear Pest Pros
• COOL-BINZ
• DUCTZ
• Helpful Heroes
• HOODZ
• JUNKCO+
• N-Hance
• The Patch Boys
• redbox+ Dumpsters
• WINMAR
• Z PLUMBERZ

Products and services

• 1-800-BOARDUP National disaster recovery franchise organization with a network of trained emergency responders providing 24/7 assistance to fire victims, including water mitigation, storm damage repair, structural stabilization, and property preservation.
• 1-800 WATER DAMAGE Property restoration franchise offering water damage mitigation, fire and smoke restoration, mold remediation, and storm damage recovery for residential and commercial properties.
• Blue Kangaroo Packoutz Contents cleaning and restoration franchise specializing in restoring personal belongings damaged in disaster events to their pre-loss condition for residential and commercial customers.
• Chem-Dry World's largest carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise using proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE) process that uses 80% less water than traditional steam cleaning, also offering upholstery, area rug, tile, stone, and grout cleaning.
• Clear Pest Pros Pest control franchise providing general pest control services for ants, termites, cockroaches, mosquitoes, ticks, and more, with comprehensive treatment and preventative measures.
• COOL-BINZ Climate-controlled portable storage bin franchise offering superior protection against heat, water, humidity, mold, and pests, with bins that plug into standard 110v outlets.
• DUCTZ Air duct cleaning and HVAC restoration franchise specializing in indoor air quality improvement, dryer vent cleaning, and services to reduce asthma and allergy triggers.
• Helpful Heroes Platform franchise connecting off-duty firefighters and EMTs with property owners seeking trustworthy help with home projects including furniture moving, gutter cleaning, light fixtures, and smoke detectors.
• HOODZ Commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning and preventive maintenance franchise providing exhaust hood cleaning, conveyor oven cleaning, hood filter services, and exhaust fan belt replacement for restaurants, schools, hospitals, and military bases.
• JUNKCO+ Full-service junk removal and demolition franchise offering same-day and next-day junk removal, property cleanouts, and demolition services with a focus on sustainable disposal practices.
• N-Hance Cabinet refinishing franchise offering time-efficient and cost-effective cabinet painting, refinishing, and door replacement services using proprietary techniques, plus hardwood floor refinishing.
• The Patch Boys Drywall repair franchise specializing in restoring drywall to pre-damaged condition, offering drywall repair, ceiling repair, paint matching, drywall installation, popcorn ceiling removal, and texture matching.
• redbox+ Dumpsters Roll-off dumpster rental franchise featuring patented 2-in-1 dumpster and portable toilet combination (Elite dumpster), Standard dumpster, and Mini dumpster for residential and commercial waste removal.
• WINMAR Full-service restoration company for residential and commercial properties across Canada, offering fire and water damage restoration, wind and lightning damage repair, mold remediation, asbestos abatement, biohazard remediation, and general contracting.
• Z PLUMBERZ Full-service plumbing, sewer, and drain franchise offering comprehensive plumbing solutions plus 24/7 emergency services, focusing on professionalism, transparency, and educating homeowners on efficiency improvements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Six brands ranked on Franchise Times Top 400 for 2025, demonstrating market scale and performance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BELFOR Property RestorationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBELFOR Property Restoration is the parent company's core business and global leader in disaster recovery. BELFOR Franchise Group operates as part of the BELFOR family, leveraging the parent company's industry expertise, national catastrophe team capabilities, and operational scale. Franchisees benefit from referrals and business development opportunities connected to large-scale restoration projects requiring dumpsters and other services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@belforfranchisegroup4086/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/belforfranchisegroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/belfor-franchise-group
• Xx.com/BELFORFranchise

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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