Call Today - 24/7 Emergency Services Your Local SERVPRO: National Call Center (855) 452-1136 Menu Our History What began as a small painting business more than 50 years ago has grown into a leader in the cleaning and restoration industry with more than 1,900 locations. Our Story Family-Owned In 1967, SERVPRO® began as a painting business owned by Ted and Doris Isaacson in Sacramento, California. Within a short time, they leveraged their background in cleaning and restoration to grow their company by offering franchises in the cleanup and restoration industry. They sold their first franchise in 1969, and SERVPRO grew steadily. Ten years later, they were able to acquire the Bristol-Myers Domesticare division and its 175 franchises. By 1988, the Isaacsons had built SERVPRO into a thriving company with 647 locations. They decided it was time for further expansion and relocated the company from Sacramento to the Metro Nashville area. This strategic move put SERVPRO in a more centrally located area within 600 miles of 50 percent of the U.S. population. It wasn’t long before SERVPRO proved itself to be a major asset to its new community, and it was named the “Small Business of the Year” by the Nashville Business Journal in 1991. Solid Future SERVPRO continued to grow into the new century, and in 2005 moved to a 140,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Gallatin, Tennessee, to provide more room for expansion. Today, SERVPRO has more than 1,900 locations in the United States and Canada and has become the #1 choice in cleanup and restoration. SERVPRO offers a solid business model to entrepreneurs looking for a recession-proof opportunity. In March 2019, the investment firm Blackstone acquired a majority stake in SERVPRO. True to its beginnings, it remains a family-owned business. The Isaacson family will continue to be significant shareholders into the future. According to Rick Isaacson, Chief Executive Officer of Servpro Industries, LLC, “SERVPRO was founded over 50 years ago with the vision of becoming the premier cleaning and restoration company, and we believe this partnership with Blackstone is a vital next step toward this goal.” Highlights In SERVPRO History 1967 1969 1979 1980 1988 1992 2000 2009 2017 1967 Ted and Doris Isaacson start SERVPRO as a small painting contractor business in Sacramento, California. Using their background in cleanup and restoration, they decide to become a franchisor for specialists in this industry. Awards As a leader in cleanup and restoration it’s only natural for SERVPRO to receive regular recognition for excellence in a variety of fields. View our list of awards below for a sampling of SERVPRO’s awarded achievements. 2021 - Entrepreneur #1 franchise in the category and top 10 franchise overall, #1 in the restoration services category since 2003 2015 - Women's Choice Award America’s Most Recommended for Home in the category of Home Restoration Service 2012 - Forbes Magazine Ranked #5 “Top 20 Franchises For The Buck” Recommended For You Media Resources Read More SERVPRO in the Community With a rich history of volunteering, SERVPRO is dedicated to improving lives and building ... Read More Services Water Damage Fire Damage Mold Remediation Storm/Disaster Construction Residential Construction Commercial Construction Roof Tarp/Board-up Commercial Services Large Loss Emergency Ready Plan Industries Serviced Services Cleaning Specialty Cleaning Air Duct/HVAC Cleaning Biohazard/Crime Scene COVID-19 Document Restoration Odor Removal Vandalism/Graffiti General Cleaning Carpet/Upholstery Ceiling/Floors/Walls Drapes/Blinds Store About Find a Location History Insurance Professionals Leadership Sponsorships & Initiatives First Responder PGA Newsroom Media Resources Press Releases In the Community Advertising Contact Us Resources Resources Home Water Fire Mold Storm Specialty Cleaning General Cleaning Why SERVPRO? FAQ Glossary Sitemap Careers Careers Home Corporate Careers Local Franchise Careers Own a Franchise Legal Ingredients/Safety Data Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Unless otherwise noted, each use of "SERVPRO," “us,” “we,” or “our” throughout servpro.com collectively refers to both the SERVPRO brand and the Servpro Franchise System, which is made up exclusively of independently owned and operated franchise locations. *#1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based on Commercial and Residential Attitude & Usage Tracking studies. Polling 816 commercial business decision-makers and 1,550 homeowner decision-makers on first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. Studies conducted by C&R Research: Oct 2019 and Decision Analyst: Oct 2019. © 2021 SERVPRO. All rights reserved. Servpro 2019 RT