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Repair & Restoration · Surface Refinishing

Surface Specialists- Constant demand for bath remodeling at various level price points - High net profit margin - Benefits of a Home-based business

Home-BasedSBA Approved
Total Investment

$43K - $56K

Franchise Fee

$36K

Royalty

5%

Ad Fund

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Term

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Open Units

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Overview

About Surface Specialists

- Constant demand for bath remodeling at various level price points - High net profit margin - Benefits of a Home-based business

At Surface Specialists we are guided by a simple philosophy: Provide quality bathtub repair and refinishing products and services to our customers in a prompt, professional manner. Since entering the tub refinishing and repair industry in 1981, we have developed and refined our process to be the finest available anywhere. It is our passion and our trademark. Over the years, Surface Specialists has expanded our bathroom and kitchen refinishing and repair services for tubs, sinks and countertops to include acrylic tubliner and wall installation, converting tubs to whirlpools, glass scratch removal and turning existing bathtubs into safety or handicap accessible walk in showers. Please tour our web site to learn more about our services, local service providers and franchise opportunities.

Who it fits

Ideal candidate

- A person with blue collar skills and a white collar mind. - Our franchisees need to be hands-on ownersreliableresponsivehave high standards for qualitybe good at working with their hands and have an interest in the home improvement industry.
The fine print

FDD facts

Initial franchise fee$36K
Royalty5%
Total investment$43K - $56K
Liquid capital required$35K
Net worth requirement$100K
Year founded1980
Year began franchising1982
Business modelBoth
Owner-operator required (Year 1)Yes
Reported figures from public FDD disclosures and franchisor websites. Verify with the official FDD before signing.
Footprint

Territory overview

AvailableDistrict of Columbia, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Indiana, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Michigan, Missouri, Maryland, Illinois, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
UnavailableCalifornia, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas, Florida, Oregon
LegendAvailableLimitedUnavailable
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Quick facts
Founded
1980
Franchising since
1982
Model
Both
Liquid capital
$35K min
Net worth
$100K min
Owner-op required?
Yes
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