Preservan is a mobile wood repair and restoration franchise serving residential and commercial customers. According to its 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), a single-territory Preservan business requires an estimated initial investment of $117,300 to $185,900, including a $54,000 franchise fee. This review examines startup costs, ongoing fees, Item 19 sales disclosures, territory terms, training and ownership responsibilities.
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What is a Preservan franchise?
A Preservan franchise provides on-site wood repair and restoration services within an assigned operating territory. The franchisor, Preservan Franchising, LLC, is an Oklahoma company based in Oklahoma City. It was established in September 2022 and began offering franchises in October 2022, according to Item 1 of the 2026 FDD.
The concept grew out of an affiliated Oklahoma City business, Wood Window Rescue, which began operating in 2018 and adopted the Preservan name in 2021. That affiliate operates the system’s company-owned outlet. Franchisees must use designated products, equipment, service vehicles and operating procedures.
The FDD describes the work as outdoor service dependent on favorable weather. Demand and scheduling may therefore be seasonal, depending on the territory.
How does a Preservan business work day to day?
Preservan uses a mobile service model rather than a retail storefront. A home-based administrative office is permitted where local law allows it, while customer services are performed on site.
Four responsibilities shape the operating model:
- Customer inquiries and scheduling. Franchisees must use the designated contact center, which handles functions including new customer inquiries, estimate and service-visit scheduling, and customer service issues.
- On-site estimates and repairs. Owners must organize customer visits and deliver the approved services within the franchise’s operating rules.
- Technician and manager oversight. An owner may serve as Territory Manager or appoint a qualified manager who completes the required training.
- Branded vehicles and equipment. Customer visits require an approved, wrapped service vehicle. Item 7 identifies the Kia Soul and Ford Maverick as approved models.
Home office and storage requirements
The FDD is not consistent about storage. Item 1 permits a home-based office provided the franchisee leases a commercial storage unit for supplies, equipment and vehicles. Item 7 describes storage as recommended and optional. Obtain written clarification before budgeting for premises or signing a lease.
Item 1 also states that, as the business grows, the franchisor expects owners to lease a non-retail commercial facility for supplies, employee management, service staging and vehicle parking.
How much does a Preservan franchise cost?
Item 7 estimates a single-territory initial investment of $117,300 to $185,900. The FDD’s cover page states that $66,500 to $68,000 of the investment is paid to the franchisor or its affiliates. The disclosed estimate for a business covering two to five territories is $151,300 to $321,900.
| Startup cost: single territory | Estimated amount* |
|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $54,000 |
| Grand opening assistance fee | $2,000 |
| Marketing and development fee | $2,500 |
| Territory Manager training fee | $3,500 |
| Construction and leasehold improvements | $0 to $3,000 |
| Storage unit | $300 to $700 |
| Equipment | $3,000 to $9,000 |
| Product supplies | $4,500 to $6,000 |
| Computer, software and point-of-sale system | $0 to $3,000 |
| Service vehicle: three months of lease payments | $7,500 to $15,000 |
| Start-up marketing | $11,000 to $20,000 |
| Insurance deposits: three months | $1,500 to $4,500 |
| Travel for initial training | $2,500 to $7,700 |
| Professional fees | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Licenses and permits | $0 to $2,000 |
| Additional funds: first three months | $24,000 to $50,000 |
| Total estimated initial investment | $117,300 to $185,900 |
Source: Preservan 2026 FDD, Item 7. These are the franchisor’s estimates of startup costs, not results. They are not a guarantee that the stated funds will be sufficient.
How the Territory Manager fee applies
Item 5 waives the $3,500 Territory Manager training fee when the owner (or the qualifying majority Managing Owner of a business entity) serves as the full-time Territory Manager. Item 7 nevertheless includes the fee in both ends of its published investment range. The table above preserves those totals as filed; ask the franchisor how the waiver applies to your ownership plan.
What the additional-funds estimate excludes
The $24,000 to $50,000 additional-funds allowance covers an estimated initial three months of operating expenses. It does not include owner compensation, interest, financing charges or payments associated with financing the business. The FDD cautions that more working capital may be required.
Before you commit, model your financing with FBA’s franchise funding calculator.
Discounts and multiple territories
Item 5 offers a 10% discount on the first territory’s initial franchise fee to qualifying honorably discharged U.S. veterans and qualifying enrolled members of federally recognized American Indian Tribal Nations or Alaska Native Villages. Documentation and application requirements apply.
For territories purchased together, the FDD lists these cumulative initial franchise fees:
| Total territories purchased | Cumulative initial franchise fee |
|---|---|
| 1 | $54,000 |
| 2 | $88,000 |
| 3 | $132,000 |
| 4 | $160,000 |
| 5 | $190,000 |
Source: Preservan 2026 FDD, Item 5. Availability and franchisor approval apply. These are package totals, not amounts to add to the single-territory fee.
The multi-territory investment estimate initially assumes one service vehicle. The FDD notes that additional vehicles may become necessary as the business grows.
What are Preservan’s ongoing fees?
Preservan’s royalty is the greater of 7% of weekly gross sales or a minimum weekly royalty. Franchisees also pay a brand development fund contribution, specified operating fees and required local marketing expenditures.
| Ongoing fee or expenditure | Amount disclosed in the 2026 FDD |
|---|---|
| Royalty | Greater of 7% of weekly gross sales or the applicable minimum weekly royalty |
| Brand development fund | Currently 1% of gross sales; may increase to 3% |
| Local marketing: single territory | $2,000 monthly during the first 12 months; thereafter, the greater of 5% of monthly gross sales or $2,000 monthly |
| Advertising management | Currently $350 monthly |
| Software | Currently $485 monthly |
| Contact center | Currently $350 monthly plus $35 per invoiced job |
| Technology | Up to $500 monthly; not assessed as of the FDD’s issuance |
| Annual Territory Manager training | $1,000 when applicable to a designated Territory Manager |
| Annual conference | Up to $1,000 per attendee, plus travel and related expenses |
| Transfer | 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee |
| Renewal | 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee |
Source: Preservan 2026 FDD, Item 6. This is a selected summary, not the complete fee schedule. Amounts described as “currently” reflect the filing, not a promise that they remain unchanged.
Each additional territory increases the fixed local marketing requirement by $1,000 per month. After the first 12 months, the required expenditure is the greater of 5% of monthly gross sales or the applicable territory-based fixed amount.
Minimum weekly royalties
Item 6 lists the following minimums for one territory:
| Period | Minimum weekly royalty |
|---|---|
| Weeks 1–26 | $0 |
| Weeks 27–52 | $240 |
| Weeks 53–104 | $470 |
| Week 105 onward | $540 |
Source: Preservan 2026 FDD, Item 6. The 7% royalty still applies when it exceeds the minimum; a $0 minimum does not mean a royalty-free period. The week count begins on the earlier of the scheduled or actual business commencement date.
The attached franchise agreement lists slightly different single-territory minimums: $242, $471 and $538 for the corresponding later periods. Have your attorney reconcile that discrepancy with the franchisor before signing. Minimums also vary by territory count.
Other charges to review
Item 6 includes customer-review non-compliance charges starting at $250 per month when designated ratings fall below the required threshold, with potential increases to $750 after prolonged non-compliance. It also lists reporting, payment and operational non-compliance charges, supplemental training expenses, and interest on overdue amounts at 18% annually, subject to applicable legal limits.
These obligations matter when evaluating cash flow: minimum payments and required marketing expenditures can continue even when sales are low.
What does Preservan’s Item 19 show?
Preservan’s 2026 FDD reports 2025 gross sales for seven franchised outlets and, separately, its company-owned Oklahoma City outlet. Under Item 19’s definition, gross sales means total revenue less sales tax, discounts, allowances and returns. It is not profit or owner income.
The filing excludes new outlets that did not operate for the full reporting year and excludes Tulsa’s 2025 results because that outlet did not provide financial records. The seven reported franchised outlets should not be treated as results for the entire franchise system.
2025 gross sales reported in Item 19
| Franchised outlet | Territories described as the reporting basis* | 2025 gross sales |
|---|---|---|
| Preservan Orlando | 5* | $487,764 |
| Preservan Dallas | 5 | $612,000 |
| Preservan Birmingham | 1 | $506,200 |
| Preservan Nashville | 3 | $356,946 |
| Preservan Athens | 1 | $374,344 |
| Preservan Jacksonville | 2 | $425,955 |
| Preservan Tampa | 2 | $243,122 |
Source: Preservan 2026 FDD, Item 19. Results are for the outlets the franchisor describes; yours may differ. Read the full Item 19 in the FDD. These are outlet-level sales figures, not sales per territory. Different territory counts and operating circumstances limit direct comparisons.
*Orlando’s description identifies a larger overall territory holding but states that the financial information reported in Item 19 is based on five territories. Its wording specifically refers to 2024 before discussing the reporting basis; confirm how that description applies to the 2025 results.
| Company-owned outlet | Territories described in Item 19 | 2025 gross sales |
|---|---|---|
| Preservan Oklahoma City | 1 | $402,069 |
Source: Preservan 2026 FDD, Item 19. Results are for the outlets the franchisor describes; yours may differ. Read the full Item 19 in the FDD. The filing describes this outlet as operating two service vehicles.
The franchisor includes this qualification:
“Some Outlets have earned this amount. Your individual results may differ. There is no assurance that you’ll earn as much.”
What these figures do and do not tell you
The financial information was reported by franchisees and the franchisor’s affiliate. It was not audited, was not prepared on a basis consistent with generally accepted accounting principles, and is not a forecast of future performance.
The company-owned outlet also differs from a new franchise. The filing identifies experienced management, established local brand recognition and the absence of an obligation to pay certain ongoing franchise fees as material differences. Its expense table includes franchise-fee adjustments, which should be read with the accompanying definitions and notes.
Item 19 reports technician labor, supplies, selected expenses, service-visit data and cost per lead in addition to gross sales. Its “Direct Gross Profit” measures are not net income or overall profitability. Technician labor excludes certain employment costs and, for franchised outlets, compensation for work performed by franchise owners.
Read the complete Item 19 before drawing conclusions about earnings. Ask for the written substantiation the franchisor says is available on reasonable request, and speak with current owners about staffing, owner workload, marketing and expenses not captured in the selected measures.
How big is the Preservan system?
Item 20 reports 17 outlets at the end of 2025: 16 franchised and one company-owned. Franchised outlets increased from two at the end of 2023 to 10 at the end of 2024 and 16 at the end of 2025.
For those three years, Item 20 reports no franchise terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions, closures for other reasons or transfers to new franchise owners. These are historical disclosures, not a guarantee of future system stability.
The filing lists franchised operations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. As of December 31, 2025, three additional franchise agreements had been signed for outlets not yet open, in Indiana, Nebraska and South Carolina. These figures describe the filing’s reporting date, not necessarily the system’s current footprint.
How does a Preservan territory work?
A Preservan territory is based on household counts and local wood-deterioration risk rather than a standard mileage radius. Item 12 describes territories generally ranging from approximately 100,000 to 200,000 households, using an American Wood Protection Association decay-hazard classification.
The franchise does not grant an exclusive territory. Review Item 12 and the franchise agreement together to understand the limits of territorial protection, the franchisor’s reserved rights and restrictions on serving or marketing to customers outside the assigned area.
Before choosing a territory, ask the franchisor to identify its boundaries, household count, hazard classification and any regional or national account arrangements that may affect service within it. Have those details reflected in the documents governing your franchise.
What training and support does Preservan provide?
Item 11 describes an initial training program totaling 81 hours: 41 classroom hours and 40 on-the-job hours, delivered over approximately seven weeks. Training locations and formats include Oklahoma City, online instruction and the franchisee’s territory.
Topics include:
- Rot repair and product use.
- Vehicle setup.
- Sales and daily operations.
- Technician recruiting, training and leadership.
- Budgeting and financial planning.
- Marketing and advertising.
Training fees
The initial program is offered without an additional training charge for the owner or Managing Owner and up to two designated managers or owners. Participants remain responsible for travel, lodging, wages and related expenses.
That provision does not eliminate the separate $3,500 Territory Manager training fee when an owner appoints a qualifying manager rather than serving in that role. The owner-operator waiver described in Item 5 may apply. Designated Territory Managers are also subject to annual supplemental training and its disclosed $1,000 fee.
If you’d like a grounding in reading an FDD before your first franchisor call, FBA’s free franchise education webinar and FranPath Live sessions walk through it step by step.
Opening assistance and ongoing responsibilities
The franchisor provides up to three days of grand opening assistance at the business location, associated with the $2,000 grand opening assistance fee. Additional assistance may carry further charges. The FDD also describes website placement, approved marketing resources and designated contact center services.
Owners remain responsible for managing and supervising employees. Training coverage should not be read as a promise that the franchisor will recruit or manage the workforce for them.
Before relying on these support commitments, review the financial-condition warning discussed in the due-diligence section below.
Opening timeline
Item 11 estimates one to three months between signing and opening and requires opening within 120 days. However, it also describes approximately seven weeks of training and states that initial training must be completed at least 45 days before opening. Those statements do not establish a clear, consistent launch schedule.
Obtain a written training and opening schedule before committing to financing, staffing or an opening date. Have your attorney reconcile the applicable deadlines in Item 11 and the franchise agreement rather than treating the one-to-three-month estimate as a guaranteed timeline.
Who might be a good fit for a Preservan franchise?
Based on the operating responsibilities described in the FDD, Preservan may appeal to an owner who wants a mobile service business and is comfortable combining technical learning, employee oversight, customer service and local business development. This is an editorial assessment of the model, not a prediction of an individual owner’s success.
The model may suit someone who:
- Prefers a mobile operation over a retail storefront.
- Is willing to learn the service or supervise a qualified Territory Manager.
- Can manage technicians, scheduling and customer expectations.
- Is comfortable tracking job costs, leads and marketing expenditures.
- Can plan for weather-related scheduling changes.
- Has sufficient resources for startup costs and continuing obligations.
It may be less suitable for someone who:
- Wants an investment requiring little management involvement.
- Requires an exclusive territory.
- Prefers a business centered on indoor work.
- Is uncomfortable with minimum royalty and marketing commitments.
- Wants a franchise system with a substantially longer operating history.
If you are comparing ownership models, FBA’s business assessment can provide another perspective on your preferences and working style. Treat it as one input alongside financial analysis, franchisee conversations and independent professional advice.
What should you ask before buying a Preservan franchise?
Read the complete FDD, applicable state addenda and proposed agreement with a franchise attorney and accountant. Contact franchisees listed in Exhibit F and ask about their actual operating experience.
Start with the disclosed risks
The FDD’s “Special Risks to Consider” page states that the franchisor’s financial condition, as reflected in its financial statements, “calls into question the franchisor’s financial ability to provide services and support to you.” It also highlights the franchisor’s short operating history, an unregistered primary trademark, mandatory minimum payments, spousal liability and Oklahoma dispute-resolution provisions. Applicable state addenda may modify certain terms.
This article reports the disclosed warning; it does not independently assess the financial statements in Exhibit D. Have your accountant review those statements and explain what they indicate about the franchisor’s ability to fund ongoing support.
Questions for the franchisor and current owners
| Topic | Questions to ask |
|---|---|
| Financial condition | What do the financial statements show, and how is support funded? |
| Minimum royalties | Which amounts will govern your agreement, and how have owners managed the step-ups? |
| Training and opening | What is the written schedule, and how do the training deadlines align with the opening requirement? |
| Home office and storage | Is commercial storage required for your operation, and which document controls? |
| Item 19 | What staffing, marketing, territory maturity and owner involvement accompanied the reported sales? |
| Owner compensation | How much work do owners perform themselves, and which related costs are absent from the disclosed expense measures? |
| Seasonality | How does weather affect service volume and scheduling in comparable markets? |
| Staffing | How long did owners take to recruit, train and retain technicians? |
| Territory | What boundaries, household counts and reserved rights apply to the proposed territory? |
| Working capital | What resources were needed beyond the initial three-month allowance? |
For additional franchise due-diligence background, consult the Federal Trade Commission’s consumer guidance referenced in the FDD.
When you’re ready to compare Preservan with other options, you can browse franchise opportunities in FBA’s database.
Preservan franchise FAQ
How much does it cost to open a Preservan franchise?
Item 7 of the 2026 FDD estimates $117,300 to $185,900 for a single-territory business, including the $54,000 franchise fee. The estimate includes start-up marketing, three months of vehicle lease payments, opening supplies and $24,000 to $50,000 in additional funds. Owner compensation and financing costs are excluded.
What is the Preservan royalty?
The royalty is the greater of 7% of weekly gross sales or an applicable minimum weekly amount. Item 6 lists single-territory minimums of $0 for weeks 1–26, $240 for weeks 27–52, $470 for weeks 53–104 and $540 thereafter. The attached agreement contains slightly different later-period amounts, so confirm the governing schedule before signing.
Can you run a Preservan franchise from home?
A home-based administrative office is permitted where local law allows. However, Item 1 requires commercial storage as a condition of that arrangement, while Item 7 describes storage as optional. Obtain written clarification. The franchisor also expects a growing business to move into non-retail commercial premises.
Does Preservan disclose how much franchisees make?
Item 19 reports outlet sales and selected expenses, not verified owner take-home income. The seven franchised outlets with reported 2025 gross sales ranged from $243,122 to $612,000. Those outlets operated different numbers of territories, and their results are not a forecast for a new franchisee. Source: Preservan 2026 FDD, Item 19. Results are for the outlets the franchisor describes; yours may differ. Read the full Item 19 in the FDD.
Is a Preservan territory exclusive?
No. The FDD states that franchisees do not receive an exclusive territory. Review Item 12 and the franchise agreement for the precise protections, limitations and rights reserved by the franchisor.
How long does it take to open a Preservan franchise?
Item 11 estimates one to three months and requires opening within 120 days of signing. Its training duration and advance-completion language do not clearly align with that estimate. Obtain a written launch schedule and have the applicable deadlines reviewed before making commitments.
Is Preservan a passive investment?
The model requires active operational management, either by the owner or a qualified designated Territory Manager. Hiring a manager does not remove the franchisee’s contractual responsibilities or make the business an investment with no oversight requirements.
Explore whether Preservan fits your goals
Compare Preservan’s startup requirements, recurring fees, management responsibilities, territory terms and disclosed risks with other home service franchises before deciding.
An FBA consultant can help you explore franchise options and organize your questions. An independent franchise attorney and accountant can help you evaluate the documents and financial commitments. Connect with an FBA franchise consultant to discuss your ownership goals.
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Source notes and link list
- Preservan Franchising, LLC, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, Issuance Date April 21, 2026. Accessed November 2026. Special Risks page; Items 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 17, 19, 20 and 21; Exhibit G.
- Federal Trade Commission, A Consumer’s Guide to Buying a Franchise, ftc.gov. Accessed November 2026. General franchise due-diligence guidance.
- U.S. Small Business Administration, Buy a business or franchise, sba.gov. Accessed November 2026. Financing and due-diligence background.
