Service Team of Professionals - STOP

What Service Team of Professionals - STOP does

STOP Restoration (legal entity STOP Restoration Franchising SPE LLC) is a U.S. disaster-restoration franchise organization operating under the Authority Brands portfolio of home-services brands. Headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, the company provides 24/7 emergency response for property damage across water, fire, smoke, mold, wind/storm, biohazard, sewage, and specialty cleaning categories, with full-scale reconstruction capabilities and adjacent offerings in duct cleaning, crawl space encapsulation, asbestos abatement, and COVID-19 disinfection. The technical basis is specialized mitigation equipment deployed through IICRC-certified field crews executing standardized restoration protocols. The go-to-market is a franchise model with independently owned and operated locations spanning 25+ states and Washington D.C.; only the Bloomington headquarters and a Winston-Salem franchise office are explicitly named in the data.

Revenue is generated through two streams: (1) project-based professional-service fees from individual restoration engagements billed to homeowners, commercial property owners, or their insurance carriers, typically scoped per project under homeowners-insurance coverage; and (2) initial franchise fees plus ongoing royalties paid by independent franchisees for brand rights, training, and operational systems access under the Authority Brands umbrella. Primary customer acquisition relies on insurance-carrier and adjuster referrals, supplemented by SEO-optimized website pages, blog content, video assets, and direct emergency calls. Key customer segments include residential homeowners (primary), insurance carriers and adjusters (primary), commercial/institutional clients, and realtors/property managers. Notable named engagements include a multi-year institutional contract with the University of New Mexico served by the Albuquerque franchise.

The company operates as a privately held LLC; no public financials, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed. Leadership consists of President/CEO Brian Clark, with a consultant (Daren Clark) and franchise development (Manish Adhiya) supporting operations. Industry recognition includes Franchise Business Review's 2018 Best Franchise Opportunities and Top 200 Franchisees designations, as well as Franchise Registry Verified Member status in 2022.

Name

Service Team of Professionals - STOP

Legal name

STOP Restoration Franchising SPE LLC

Website

https://stoprestoration.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

STOP Restoration is a U.S. disaster-restoration franchise network providing 24/7 emergency water, fire, smoke, mold, and biohazard restoration services. Operating under Authority Brands across 25+ states, it serves homeowners, insurance carriers, and commercial clients through IICRC-trained franchisees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disaster Restoration Services

NAICS

Remediation Services (56291), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Recovery & Restoration General Contracting (IMAFAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Mitigation & Site Stabilization (Board-Up, Tarping, Water Extraction) (HSAPAOAA), Contents & Personal Property Restoration (Pack-Out, Cleaning, Storage) (HSAPAOAF), Interior Rebuild & Finishing (Drywall, Flooring, Paint, Trim) (HSAPAOAI)

Keywords

• Disaster restoration services
• Water damage restoration
• Fire damage repair
• Mold remediation services
• Property damage restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Emergency Restoration Services: Service fees for emergency property damage restoration including water extraction, drying, dehumidification, smoke and fire damage cleanup, mold remediation, and reconstruction. Revenue is project-based, typically billed to insurance companies or homeowners directly. Services range from emergency mitigation to full property restoration.
2. Franchise Fees and Royalties: STOP Restoration operates as a franchise model under Authority Brands. Franchise owners pay initial franchise fees and ongoing royalties for brand rights, training, support, and operational systems. Each location is independently owned and operated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

STOP Restoration is a national disaster restoration franchise that provides 24/7 emergency property damage mitigation and restoration services for residential and commercial customers. Services span water, fire, smoke, mold, wind/storm, sewage backup, biohazard, COVID disinfection, asbestos abatement, duct cleaning, crawl space encapsulation, and full reconstruction, delivered through independently owned franchise locations and coordinated with homeowners insurance carriers.

Product overview

STOP Restoration (Service Team of Professionals) is a national disaster restoration franchise offering a comprehensive portfolio of property damage mitigation and restoration services. The core offering centers on emergency response for water damage, fire damage, smoke damage, and mold remediation, supported by full-scale reconstruction capabilities. The service line extends through specialty offerings including biohazard cleanup, crime scene and trauma cleanup, meth lab decontamination, hoarding cleaning, duct cleaning, crawl space encapsulation, asbestos abatement, COVID-19 disinfection, and commercial/institutional restoration. Services are delivered through independently owned and operated franchise locations across the United States, coordinated under the Authority Brands umbrella. The company positions itself as a full-service restoration provider capable of handling any type of property damage event from initial emergency response through final reconstruction, with a focus on insurance company coordination and customer communication throughout the restoration process.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Damage Services

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered key account, core and minor.

• University of New Mexicokey accountStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2017STOP Albuquerque franchise owner Kegan Stephens secured a 2-year contract with the University of New Mexico for all fire, water, and mold-related services. This institutional contract represents a key account partnership for the local franchise.
• Authority BrandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTOP Restoration is owned and operated under Authority Brands, a portfolio company of essential home service brands. Authority Brands includes DRYmedic (disaster restoration), Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Mister Sparky Electric, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, The Cleaning Authority, Junkluggers, Screenmobile, Monster Tree Service, Lawn Squad, ASP America's Swimming Pool Company, Mosquito Squad, Woofie's Pet Services, DoodyCalls, and Homewatch CareGivers. STOP benefits from brand resources, operational systems, and cross-brand referrals.
• DRYmediccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRYmedic is a sister brand under Authority Brands, also specializing in disaster restoration services. Both brands are part of the same home services ecosystem.
• Insurance CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTOP Restoration maintains preferred relationships with insurance companies across its service areas. Insurance agents and adjusters recommend STOP to policyholders experiencing property damage. The company coordinates with insurance carriers on claims processing, documentation, and coverage verification.
• Vet FranminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVet Fran is an organization that helps veterans franchise their businesses. STOP Restoration participates in Vet Fran programs and has offered franchise fee giveaways for veterans.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DRYmedic Restoration Services: Sister brand under Authority Brands offering disaster restoration franchise services; operates in the same franchise system as STOP with overlapping services, geography, and insurance referral channels, representing direct internal overlap.
• Steamatic: Franchise-based restoration and cleaning company offering fire, smoke, and water damage restoration alongside specialty cleaning services; comparable to STOP in business model, customer base, and service portfolio.
• SERVPRO: Largest U.S. disaster restoration franchise offering water, fire, mold, and reconstruction services through a national network of independently owned and operated franchises; directly competes with STOP for insurance referral work and homeowner emergency response.
• Restoration 1: National restoration franchise offering water, fire, smoke, mold, and sewage cleanup with 24/7 emergency response; directly competes with STOP for homeowners, insurance referrals, and commercial accounts.
• AdvantaClean: Franchise network providing water damage restoration, mold remediation, air duct cleaning, and emergency services for residential and commercial clients; a directly comparable franchise peer in the restoration space.
• Rainbow International Restoration: Neighborly brand operating a national franchise network focused on water, fire, and mold damage restoration; competes head-to-head with STOP for insurance preferred-vendor status and emergency response jobs.
• 911 Restoration: National franchise system providing 24/7 emergency water damage, mold, and fire restoration services to residential and commercial customers; a directly comparable franchise peer competing in STOP's core markets.
• PuroClean: National franchise system providing commercial and residential restoration services including water damage, fire damage, mold, and biohazard cleanup; a directly comparable franchise peer to STOP with overlapping service lines and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• BELFOR Property Restoration: Largest privately held property restoration company globally, providing commercial and residential disaster recovery services including fire, water, and storm restoration; a broad incumbent competing with STOP especially on larger commercial and institutional jobs.
• ServiceMaster Restore: Established national restoration brand under the broader ServiceMaster franchise portfolio, providing water, fire, and smoke damage restoration with strong insurance relationships; a broader incumbent competing in the same space as STOP.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stoprestorationhq
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/daren-clark-a8633660

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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