PDS is an international organization recognized throughout
North America as the leader in the insurance restoration industry.

Insurance Restoration is a niche market resilient to economic downturns. At first glance, it might appear restoration services are only linked to dramatic natural catastrophes like hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes. In fact, a majority of restoration jobs are a result of more ordinary (and frequent) causes: fires, burst water pipes, high winds, vandalism and hail. According to insurance industry statistics, structural fires and related damages cause nearly 40 percent of annual insured property damages in residential buildings - representing a consistent market for PDS restoration specialists.

PDS was founded in 1966 in Jacksonville, Florida. The concept was to provide insurers with the lowest equitable price to repair and restore policyholders' damaged property, while providing high-quality work for the property owner.

Today, there are over 50 locations in Canada and over 280 throughout North America. PDS Canada and
Paul Davis Restoration (U.S.) franchises receive a complete business format including more than 85
management and marketing systems. The goal of the entire PDS organization is to capture 10%
or more of the highly fragmented insurance restoration market.

PDS is a group of individually owned and operated businesses working independently under an umbrella organization directed by both the franchisor and the franchisees. While the democratic approach to the franchise business is unique, it gives everyone more flexibility to meet challenges and seize opportunities. Each franchise is a member of the PDS General Council, which has voting power to recommend and approve new programs and strategies for the organization. The policies and procedures for the entire franchise are approved by the General Council.

The General Council is comprised of geographic districts. In each district council, franchisees elect offices and meet twice each year to discuss and vote on recommendations. Each district is also represented by at least one officer on the National Executive Committee (NEC). The NEC and Franchisor meet twice each year to evaluate current programs and considers recommendations to franchisees for their approval.

Lastly, each district council has its own Arbitration Committee to deal with issues on non-compliance and to settle any disputes between its members, or between any member and the Franchisor.

Our group culture helps differentiate PDS by emphasizing honesty, dedicated service, competitive pricing and quality workmanship to the property insurance industry.

For those already in the property insurance restoration field, or a related business such as remodeling or renovations, we offer methods that allow you to convert your existing business into a PDS franchise.

Why would anyone want to convert their business?

  • Job Costing and Management Systems for Increased Profits
  • Our proprietary, state-of-the-art software package is unique in the industry.
    These systems enable our contractors to drive revenue to their bottom lines.
  • Technical Resources and Support for Increased Professionalism
  • Dedicated support staff with a wide range of technical expertise.
    These team members are available to our contractors 24 hours a day.
  • Wide Variety of Training Programs for Human Resource Development
  • Proven Franchise Which Adds Value to Your Existing Business

A PDS franchise
is a powerful way
to add value to your independent operation.

Many business owners struggle with the dilemma of how to exit from their business and extract the value created by years of hard work. A PDS franchise may have tremendous resale value due to the added assurance of success by the new owner.

Advantages:

  • Exclusive territory rights to operate a PDS insurance restoration business and participate in its programs
  • Professional and national name
  • National account programs /National Marketing assistance
  • Operations Manual and Procedures Manual
  • All necessary contracts for managing a restoration services business
  • State of the art software for estimating, job costing and accounting
  • Reasonable Franchise Fee (financing available)
  • Warranty fund available
  • Health Insurance program available
  • Vendor Programs - purchasing discount and other programs
  • Interaction and information sharing with peer
  • 10 - 15 day Training Program followed by an on-site training
  • 24hr National 1 800 number and call center
  • Membership in the General Council (governing body of PDS)
  • A Wealth of Integrity
  • A Continuous Need for Services
  • A responsive franchisor staff committed to supporting its franchises

Required Skills
and Background:

  • Prior insurance restoration or construction experience is preferred
  • Management ability, marketing and sales skills are very helpful
  • Honesty and integrity
    are essential

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