Surface Specialists Systems Inc.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Kitchen/bath repair, refinishing & resurfacing, acrylic tub liners
Number of Locations: 47
Total Investment: $46K - 75.5K
Founded: 1981
Began Franchising: 1982
Private Owned
About Surface Specialists Systems Inc.
Wayne McClosky founded Surface Specialists in 1981, establishing the franchise prototype in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In the beginning the family-owned company offered only minimal repair services for plastic laminate countertops and fiberglass and porcelain bath surfaces, but it soon expanded to include refinishing services for marble sinks and vanity tops. It began franchising in 1982 and is now based in Matthews, North Carolina.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 46 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 45 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $46,000 - $75,500
Franchise Fee: $21,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $21,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $75,000
Liquid Cash Available: $25,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 3 weeks. Follow-up training available at franchisee's location
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,
Other marketing support: Manual