Pirtek edges out Paul Davis Restoration by 0.43 points — a meaningful but not decisive difference. Pirtek scores 8.08/10 (STRONG) versus Paul Davis Restoration at 7.65/10 (ADEQUATE). Both franchises have genuine strengths, and the right choice may depend on buyer profile, market availability, and capital position. Review the domain-by-domain breakdown below to understand where the differences emerge.
| Metric | Pirtek | Paul Davis Restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.08 STRONG | 7.65 ADEQUATE |
| Recommendation | STRONG BUY | BUY |
| Investment Range | $192,000 – $389,000 | $175,000 – $550,000 |
| Payback Period | 8.2 years | 9.8 years |
| Metric | Pirtek | Paul Davis Restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Item 19 Status | ✓ Disclosed $1,840,000 avg revenue 16.0% margin | 8.2 yr payback | ✓ Disclosed $2,840,000 avg revenue 11.0% margin | 9.8 yr payback |
| Avg Unit Revenue | $1,840,000 Verified | $2,840,000 Verified |
| Domain | Pirtek | Paul Davis Restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Economics | ▲ 8.6 STRONG | 7.4 ADEQUATE |
| Candidate Fit Assessment | 5.8 NEEDS REVIEW | ▲ 6.4 ADEQUATE |
| Territorial Rights & Protection | ▲ 8.2 STRONG | 7.6 ADEQUATE |
| Franchisee Satisfaction & Support | ▲ 8.6 STRONG | 8.0 STRONG |
| Exit & Transfer Provisions | ▲ 7.8 ADEQUATE | 7.2 ADEQUATE |
| FDD Quality & Transparency | 7.3 ADEQUATE | ▲ 7.8 ADEQUATE |
| Franchisor Financial Health | ▲ 8.0 STRONG | 7.8 ADEQUATE |
| Market & Competitive Position | 8.6 STRONG | 8.6 STRONG |
| Scenario | Pirtek | Payback | Paul Davis Restoration | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative (80% AUV) | $1,472,000 $235,520 profit | 1.2 yrs | $2,272,000 $249,920 profit | 1.5 yrs |
| Base Case (AUV) | $1,840,000 $294,400 profit | 1.0 yrs | $2,840,000 $312,400 profit | 1.2 yrs |
| Optimistic (120% AUV) | $2,208,000 $353,280 profit | 0.8 yrs | $3,408,000 $374,880 profit | 1.0 yrs |
Based on the Layer8 Franchise Evaluation Suite scoring across 8 domains and 40 criteria, Pirtek is the recommended opportunity with a 8.08-vs-7.65 score advantage.
Pirtek scores 8.08/10 (STRONG) — STRONG BUY. Paul Davis Restoration scores 7.65/10 (ADEQUATE) — BUY.
Both franchises disclose Item 19, enabling direct comparison of unit economics. The score difference reflects performance across broader operational and structural dimensions.