As a franchisee you will operate a mobile service franchise program known as THE GROUT DOCTOR, specializing in residential and light commercial grout, tile and stone cleaning, sealing, re-coloring, repair, re-grouting and re-caulking maintenance services, refinishing, permanent protective coatings and other supplemental services.
Company Background
THE GROUT DOCTOR is a one-stop shop for home cleaning. With over 50 years of experience, THE GROUT DOCTOR has perfected the art of caring for your home's floors. Our franchise offers residential and commercial services that will leave your flooring looking brand new!
Franchise Opportunity
Tile and grout can be a real hassle to keep clean. Not only is it difficult to get the dirt and stains out, but if not done properly, it can actually end up looking worse than before! It's no wonder that so many people choose to just live with dirty tile and grout when they don't have to. Cleaning it yourself can be a pain, and hiring a professional can be expensive. The Grout Doctor is the perfect solution for your tile and grout cleaning needs. Our mobile service franchise offers an affordable, convenient, and reliable way to get your tile and grout looking like new again.
Corporate Structure
Grout Doctor Global Franchise Corp. was incorporated in April 2001 in Nevada. Their principal place of business is 2150 South 1300 East, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106. They began selling franchises in April 2001.
Royalties and Marketing Fees
Royalties : Royalties are paid on the below tiered royalty payment schedule, or a minimum payment of $0.00383 per household, whichever is greater.(i.)9% of monthly gross sales up to $8,000 (ii.) 8% of monthly gross sales between $8,001 and $12,000 (iii.) 7% of monthly gross sales between $12,001 and $15,000 (iv.) 6% of monthly gross sales between $15,001 and $35,000 ? For monthly gross sales over $35,000, you will pay an additional 2% on just the amount over $35,000
Royalties : Up to 3% of monthly gross sales; currently ? of 1%
Earnings Transparency
7 /10
This Franchise discloses slightly more information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry
Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet
Financial Performance of "Standard" Units
Average Revenue Per Unit
Compared vs. Maintenance Services Industry
$142,284 / unit
Franchise Type: Standard
Average Revenue During 2020
$142,284
$6,216 Industry Low
$5,553,367 Industry High
Financial Performance of "Non-Standard Franchise" Units
Average Revenue Per Unit
Compared vs. Maintenance Services Industry
$6,216 / unit
Franchise Type: Non-Standard Franchise
Average Revenue During 2020
$6,216
$6,216 Industry Low
$5,553,367 Industry High
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The Grout Doctor Franchise System Development in 2021
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FAQ
How much investment do I need to start my own The Grout Doctor business?
Franchisees typically require at least
$23,615 to
$37,725 investment to get their
The Grout Doctor business started
What are the initial franchise fees for The Grout Doctor?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least
$15,000 in fees directly to
The Grout Doctor in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a The Grout Doctor franchise? What are
the average revenues for a typical The Grout Doctor business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual
The Grout Doctor unit is approximately
$142,284. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure
document
How long do I need to commit to running a The Grout Doctor unit? What
is my contractual commitment?
The standard length for an initial franchise contract is 10 years. Renewals are
also generally 10 years
Accessibility
10 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from
$23,615 to $37,725
which is
Much Lower
than the $394,936 to $895,025 average in the Maintenance Services industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc
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