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Paul Davis: ‘Shepherding People and Property Back to the Places and People They Love’

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Paul Davis: ‘Shepherding People and Property Back to the Places and People They Love’

Most everyone lives by a few guiding principles that influence how they conduct their daily lives. Parents, grandparents, coaches, mentors – virtually anyone – set an example or said something that struck a chord. In the case of Paul Woodall Davis, two guiding principles were the bedrock for him founding a company in the 1960s that became Paul Davis Restoration, one of North America’s most trusted brands in the insurance restoration industry with 325 independently owned franchises in the United States and Canada.


For more than 55 years, Paul Davis has restored residential and commercial properties damaged by fire, water, storms, mold and other disasters and has offered cleaning services for biohazards such as COVID-19. Paul Davis is a one-stop disaster mitigation and restoration company. It is the insurance industry’s restoration expert and recognized as one of The Best Franchises to Open in 2021.


“At Paul Davis, our vision is to ‘provide extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need,’” said Mike Hopkins, Sr. Chief Operating Officer with Paul Davis. “This occurs 24 hours a day, seven days a week and all year-round. It’s a responsibility and it is the centerpiece of our company. Our inspirational founder set us firmly on this course.”


Said Hopkins: “At Paul Davis, when homes and businesses are damaged, we provide meaningful action that shepherds people and property back to the places and lives they love.”


Davis founded Paul W. Davis Contracting in 1966. It was also during this time that insurance restoration contracting was a “niche market.” Property insurance adjusters were looking for ways to settle claims and Davis saw this fragmented niche for what it is today: a multi-billion-dollar, stand-alone industry.


The company began franchising in 1970. That’s when Davis began teaching and is credited with building a system that benefited early franchisees and carries forward even today. In 1997 the company was acquired by FirstService Brands, the leading North American brand in the category of property services, which it delivers through its extensive franchise networks.


Source: https://thefranchiseuniverse.com/paul-davis-shepherding-people-and-property-back-to-the-places-and-people-they-love/

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