Restoration Specialties Franchise
Company Information
12001 Levan Road Livonia, Michigan 48150
We are a Michigan limited liability company formed in March 2012, which since January 2015 has been owned by the LEO GUSFA IRREVOCABLE TRUST F/B/O LIVIANA CAPATINA dated March 28, 2014, LEO GUSFA IRREVOCABLE TRUST F/B/O CHRISTIAN CAPATINA dated March 28, 2014 and LEO GUSFA IRREVOCABLE TRUST F/B/O ALEXANDREA CAPATINA dated March 28, 2014. We do business under our corporate name and the names “RSFG”, “ART”, “Art Recovery Technologies”, “ERS”, “Electronic Restoration Services”, “TEX”, “Textile Extraction Xperts”, “DFD”, or “Document Restoration Services”. Our principal business address is 12001 Levan Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, 1 800 227 0796, www.rsfg us.com. Our agents for service of process are listed in Exhibit A to this Disclosure Document. We are in the business of administering franchise systems
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
5/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
2/10
Summary of potential earnings
$439,408 / unit
Average Revenue During 2020Damage Restoration Services
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $192,125 Maximum: $192,125
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $155,823 Maximum: $295,292
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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