In some debates, there truly is a right or wrong answer. However, in this time-tested restoration industry discussion, there is no right or wrong – just what is right for you and your business.
The argument traditionally goes that when you own a franchise, you lack a certain amount of freedom, and your reputation could be tarnished by another franchise that, in reality, has nothing to do with you. However, on the flip side of that, you automatically are under the umbrella of a company with a well-established name and presence. Plus, you get some marketing help from corporate, and possible other day-to-day help like a call center, billing, etc., and referral business thanks to partnerships created by the franchise itself.