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Repair & Restoration · Grout/Tile Restoration

The Grout Doctor['Each Grout Doctor is in charge of his/her own business using Grout Doctor guidelines and support.', 'We offer 50% franchise fee discounts to Veterans, First Responders, and Teachers as our way of giving back to those who give so much every day.']

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Total Investment

$24K - $38K

Franchise Fee

$15K

Royalty

varies

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Overview

About The Grout Doctor

['Each Grout Doctor is in charge of his/her own business using Grout Doctor guidelines and support.', 'We offer 50% franchise fee discounts to Veterans, First Responders, and Teachers as our way of giving back to those who give so much every day.']

Who Are We? The Grout Doctor® is an uncomplicated home-based mobile franchise business. We specialize in renewing existing tile, grout and natural stone to its original beauty for residential & commercial customers. As a leading grout and tile care provider, our well-established franchise offers an unmatched support system designed to save its franchisees time and money and provides a strong, low-cost franchise opportunity. Our start-up package (which is included with the franchise fee) gives a new franchise all the tools needed to succeed, we provide extensive training, and our nationwide network offers unmatched support. Sales of our consumer product offers an additional stream of revenue as our Grout Doctor's receive a 20% rebate for every bottle sold within their territory. Since 1992, The Grout Doctor® has led grout and tile restoration. As the nation’s largest and most recognized brand, we’re the industry’s top-ranked, low-cost franchise. Our perfected business model and services make us the best investment choice.

Who it fits

Ideal candidate

We are looking for business owners, not just someone needing a job.
The fine print

FDD facts

Initial franchise fee$15K
Royaltyvaries
Total investment$24K - $38K
Liquid capital required$24K
Net worth requirement$100K
Year founded1992
Year began franchising2001
Business modelBoth
Owner-operator required (Year 1)Yes
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Footprint

Territory overview

AvailableMaryland, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Indiana, Tennessee, South Carolina, Louisiana, Illinois, California, Colorado
UnavailableArizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, Florida
LegendAvailableLimitedUnavailable
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Quick facts
Founded
1992
Franchising since
2001
Model
Both
Liquid capital
$24K min
Net worth
$100K min
Owner-op required?
Yes
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