Restoration companies face intensifying margin pressures from managed repair programs, rising labor costs, scrutinized supplements and carrier oversight, with 7 key trends shaping competition and operations in 2026. Success now hinges on operational discipline, systems investment and transparency over traditional responsiveness alone.
Source: R&R Magazine. Original: https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91961-the-new-profit-war-how-restorers-will-compete-in-the-age-of-managed-repair-programs