Grout Doctor Global Franchise Corp.

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At a Glance

Products & Services: Grout, tile & stone care

Number of Locations: 74

Total Investment: $15.91K - 39.92K

Founded: 1992

Began Franchising: 2001

About Grout Doctor Global Franchise Corp.

Grout Doctor's founder first recognized the need for grout and tile maintenance services after working in the tile industry for many years. Grout Doctor franchisees specialize in residential grout, tile and stone cleaning, sealing, recoloring, repair, regrouting and recaulking maintenance services. They may also offer commercial grout and tile care, natural stone honing and polishing, permanent protective coatings and other supplemental services.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2012	71	0	0	3
2011	68	0	0	5
2010	68	0	0	5
2009	62	0	0	4

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $15,905 - $39,915
Franchise Fee: $7,500 - $22,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: Varies
Term of Franchise Agreement: 7 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Liquid Cash Available: $15,905 - $39,915

Operations

Franchise can be run from home. 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: In Chicago : 80 hours over 9-10 days.

Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,

Other marketing support: Teleconferences, intranet support, software support, vendor discounts, R&D, marketing materials & plans, trade show signage, social media, TV/radio