Frequently Asked Questions

The exciting part about owning and operating an Advanced Laser Restoration business is that your potential customers are everywhere. That’s because today’s environment is corrosive and hard on everything everywhere. From buildings to bridges and homes to mines, vehicles, boats, waste, and water treatment plants, industrial facilities and hospitals, schools, shopping malls, powder coaters, and much more. We are a highly diversified service business with multiple revenue streams.

You don’t need prior experience to succeed with ALR. We provide all the training you need to get started. If you enjoy working with your hands and are comfortable with relationship selling, you are halfway there. We will provide the rest with a thorough comprehensive training program and on-going support with our highly seasoned support team.

Yes. Advanced Laser Restoration Franchise territories are exclusive to each franchise owner. Territories are comprised of a mix of residential and commercial business opportunities.

Government and State projects are controlled and managed by Advanced Laser Restoration LLC Corporate to ensure compliance, regulations, and legal stipulations are covered. Then as projects come available Franchissess will be asked if they are able to participate in all or part of the project.

This is a new technology market and ALR is at the top. In 99% of markets, ALR has no competition. Also, competition proves there is work out there. Second, we have over 99% of the market share and are the only franchise laser cleaning company. Just like Momma used to say, “it’s not bragging if it’s true”. Our products, techniques, and technology are what set us apart. Plus, we’re really cool people.

We provide a turn-key van. We use Ram ProMaster, Ford Transit 350, or Mercedes Sprinter vans based on availability and your preference. You may want an all-wheel drive Sprinter for areas with snow and ice or in high-end markets.

Regardless you will be rolling in style as a new Laser Cleaning Technician!

Advanced Laser Restoration franchisees are a diverse group. We have former accountants, engineers, firefighters, painters, nurses, cabinet makers, miners, former auto industry employees, ex-military personnel, and people with sales backgrounds, among others. Although they have different experiences, they share a common goal – to operate a versatile business that will enhance their lifestyle.

Pre-Training has you working through business set up, developing your marketing plan, getting your vehicle ready, and more.

Hands-On Skills Training course that is conducted in-person in Wilmington North Carolina, Sydney Australia, or online, via Zoom. This 1-week course is where you’ll learn all the basic techniques needed to start performing work.

Field Training Program guides you through your business start-up as you’re servicing customers in your territory to ensure you get a solid start during your entire first year.

ALR franchisees have so many support options. We have on-demand phone and video options with our support staff as well as text, email. You’ll also have access to annual seminars, monthly workshops, and training videos, and articles. Our community of franchisees also play a significant part in supporting each other.

Initial start-up costs including a turn-key van range from $200,000-$260,000. Charges are dependent upon territory location and equipment. We operate on a percentage royalty system. You are free to make as much as you wish. For financial-related questions specific to your area, please make an inquiry and we’ll get back to you with info.

ALR franchisees will need to obtain a business license from the local municipality where they live and operate their business. All ALR franchisees are required to have 2 million in liability insurance and auto insurance to cover their equipment.

Franchise partners are free to set their pricing and generally cost their restoration service at a rate that is consistent with other trade/service providers in their local area (hourly rates for mechanics/plumbers/electricians for example). This value will vary from State to State, Province to Province, and Country to Country.

On average expect $150-$200 per hour as a minimum net profit in the US market.

As a further guideline, the pricing of jobs will relate to the replacement value of the piece that’s being worked on. That’s our true value to our customers – saving them from having to replace it.

There are no chemicals, blasting media, water, or other consumables to buy. And we supply you with your first 2 years of cleaning lenses for free.

Additionally, ALR supplies everything you need except fuel for your van and generator. The only consumable is the lens for your laser and normal wear and tear maintenance items like oil changes. We ship products worldwide from our warehouse in Wilmington North Carolina. If your question was not answered here, please contact us and let us know. We’ll be happy to help!