While most restoration franchises battle it out in the crowded field of structural repairs, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz has steadily built something different, and the results speak for themselves. Over the past three years, the company has grown into the nation’s largest contents restoration network, earning a spot on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2025 Fastest-Growing Franchises list. The secret to its success lies in specialization. By Tamara Rahoumi
After a decade in the restaurant business, Ari Brownstein was ready for a change. He closed his restaurant just before the pandemic and took a commission-based job, only to have his earnings cut with no clear explanation. “I decided that I wanted to get in control of my own destiny again,” he said. By Tamara Rahoumi
As a Blue Kangaroo Packoutz franchise owner, Bob Betts helps local residents inventory, document, pack, restore and clean the contents of a property in the aftermath of water damage, fire or other catastrophic events. It’s important work, but his role also allows him and his team to do more than provide essential services. His job affords him the opportunity to give back to the community in a variety of ways. By Jessica Petrucelli
After disaster strikes, Blue Kangaroo™ Packoutz swoops in as a trusted provider of full-scale contents cleaning and restoration. Backed by BELFOR Franchise Group, the company operates in a national framework that supports franchisees with high-level training. By Lizzy Yeserski
The property restoration industry caters to homeowners and businesses facing the aftermath of disasters such as floods, fires and storms. While traditional restoration typically focuses on structural repairs, a specialized niche has emerged: contents restoration. Blue Kangaroo™ Packoutz addresses the restoration of damaged belongings, offering a valuable service and a unique opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs. By Shelby Green
As the trusted name for comprehensive content, furniture, art and document restoration services, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz is committed to delivering exceptional service, and its training and support services are integral to its success. By Shelby Green
As a growing brand in the BELFOR Franchise Group family, Blue Kangaroo™ Packoutz is dedicated to cleaning and restoring contents affected by fire, water, mold and other disasters. Its highly trained team members implement a customer-centric approach to ensure the compassionate and high-quality cleaning and restoration of items for businesses and homeowners experiencing various property damage and losses. By Erika Ortega
In the world of franchising, collaborating and networking are often keys to success. Franchisor conventions, particularly those where multiple service brands are able to come together, can significantly benefit franchise owners in many ways. There’s no better example of this than the BELFOR Franchise Group Convention in April, where Blue Kangaroo Packoutz franchisees gathered at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix. By Nancy E. Williams
Ryan and Brittany Mulligan of Long Island, New York, became Blue Kangaroo Packoutz franchisees in February 2023. The brand specializes in the removal, safekeeping and pristine restoration of treasured and valuable items from homes and businesses damaged by fire, water and other disasters. By Patty Horansky
Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, a prominent commercial and residential contents restoration player, has garnered widespread acclaim for its cutting-edge technology designed for processing contents post-disaster. This innovative system empowers its expert technicians to swiftly assess and salvage items within homes and businesses affected by both natural calamities and human-made crises. By Rose Mango