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Recently rated one of the top franchises in North America by Franchise Business Review, The Grout Doctor ® is an award-winning franchise proud to be the largest, most experienced and recognized brand in the business. The Grout Doctor ® specializes in renewing existing tile, grout and natural stone to its original beauty for residential customers! With a growing niche market expected to stay in high demand, The Grout Doctor ® is a solid business opportunity, well positioned for growth. Our total estimated initial investment for the first 3 months is $20,405-$39,915. (For Maryland only, the investment is $23,405 - $47,415.) Initial Franchise Fee = $15,000 - $30,000 (100,000 - 200,000 households). Grout Doctor Global Franchise Corp., 2729 S Melbourne Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84106.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1992
Franchising Since: 2001
IFA Member
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 68 | | 93.2% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 5 | | 6.8% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 73 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 68 | | 100% | | In 25 States |
| Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 68 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Florida | 9 | | 2. Arizona | 7 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $NA |
| Cash Investment: | $20.4-39.9K |
| Total Investment: | $20.4-39.9K |
| Average Total Investment: | $31K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $12-22.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $15K |
| On-Going Royalty: | Varies |
| Average Royalty: | 0% |
| Advertising Fee: | 0 |
Average Number of Employees: 0-1 Full-time, 0-1 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): NA
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites: Not Applicable
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 11 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Financial Assistance? | No |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes |
| National Advertising: | Yes |
| Regional Advertising: | Yes |
| Local Advertising: | Yes |
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos |
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies |
| Other Marketing Support: | Personalized Marketing Plan, National Programs, Vehicle Wrap, Social Media, TV/Radio |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | Included in Fees |
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | Not Applicable |
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
| 1. La Fox (Chicago) | 80 Hours |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 4 |
| General Business Experience: | 3 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 |
| Formal Education: | 2 |
| Psychological Profile: | 5 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 3 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | 1 |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | N/A |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 7 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 7 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? | No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | No |
| Overseas: | No |
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