Advanced Laser Restoration^®

Home & Commercial Services • Year: 2024

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What Is Advanced Laser Restoration?

Advanced Laser Restoration offers laser cleaning and restoration of metal, stone, wood, plastic, and other contaminated surfaces. It operates as a mobile business, with franchisees developing and operating mobile units under the Advanced Laser Restoration name. The core service bundle includes rust, paint and graffiti removal, bio-film and powder coating removal, oil and grease removal, and asbestos and lead removal, and an affiliate supplies vehicles and laser equipment to franchisees.

Advanced Laser Restoration Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise reports zero disclosed lawsuits, zero enforcement actions, and zero unit terminations or non‑renewals, all well below typical and signaling unusually low legal and churn risk. However, Item 7 Total Min is $184,570 (well above typical), the franchisor has 0 company-owned units, and there is no mandatory ongoing training (about 92.6% of peers require it).

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits (well below typical for Home & Commercial Services) - a clean legal record that lowers the chance of legacy litigation costs or surprises for a new operator.

Zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions (well below typical for Home & Commercial Services) - indicates the franchisor rarely needs formal legal steps to manage franchisees, which reduces enforcement-related friction and costs.

Zero outlet terminations and zero non-renewals (both well below typical for Home & Commercial Services) - unusually low churn that supports more predictable local revenue and stronger long-term resale value.

Cons

Item 7 Total Min: $184,570 (well above typical for Home & Commercial Services) - you should expect a higher-than-average upfront capital requirement to open a unit.

Company-owned units: 0 (well below typical for Home & Commercial Services) - the franchisor operates no corporate locations, so they lack a testbed to pilot and refine systems before rolling changes out to you.

Mandatory ongoing training: No (unusual - about 92.6% of peers require it) - you will not receive guaranteed ongoing training, so staying current on best practices and updates will be more of the operator's responsibility.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Advanced Laser Restoration reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

51/100

Good

Advanced Laser Restoration grants a non-exclusive, site-specific territory of about 250,000 people in which the franchisee must base its primary office while market density is not exclusive. Territory rights are contingent on meeting performance quotas; the franchisor may develop additional units and sell via e-commerce and alternative distribution channels.

Training & Support

42/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a focused 56-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two designated individuals for launch. The program includes on-site launch support to aid operational readiness; franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses, and on-site support is provided for an additional fee.

How Much Do Advanced Laser Restoration Franchise Owners Make?

Advanced Laser Restoration franchise locations reported average gross sales of $2,824 and median gross sales of $1,000 in 2024, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$2,824

Median Gross Sales:

$1,000

High Gross Sales:

$15,583

Low Gross Sales:

$10.00

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

27.3%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Only franchised outlet job-level data is provided (no company-owned results), so comparisons to corporate performance cannot be drawn from this Item 19.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is high variability in job revenue-average job revenue is 2,824.24 while the median is 1,000.00 and the top job is 15,582.75-indicating a skewed distribution with a small number of high-value jobs raising the mean.

Data Scope and Limitations: The figures cover 22 reported jobs from five franchised outlets over Feb 1, 2023–Jan 31, 2024 and are job-level (not per-outlet) metrics; no expense or audited data are provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Advanced Laser Restoration a good franchise to own?

Whether Advanced Laser Restoration is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2024 FDD: Advanced Laser Restoration operates 6 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 42/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is an Advanced Laser Restoration franchise worth the investment?

The value of an Advanced Laser Restoration franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $184,570 to $0. Advanced Laser Restoration disclosed average gross sales of $2,824 in 2024. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with an Advanced Laser Restoration franchise?

Break-even timelines for Advanced Laser Restoration franchises are not disclosed in the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Advanced Laser Restoration a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2024 FDD, Advanced Laser Restoration operates 6 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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