Sir Grout Franchising LLC

Grout sealing & restoration

Background

Founded: 2004 Franchising since: 2007
Address:
5785 Commons Ln.
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
Phone:
(866)476-8863


Franchisor is a privately-held company with 2 employee(s); 2 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Units
Year U.S. Franchises Canadian Franchises Foreign Franchises Company Owned
2009 9 0 0 5
2008 5 0 0 5
2007 3 0 0 0
2006 0 0 0 0

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide
Worldwide

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 175,000 homes

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $63,410 - $118,710
Franchise fee: $25,000
Ongoing royalty fee: 6%
Term of agreement: 7 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available
In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No No
Startup Costs No No
Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $200,000
Cash liquidity requirement: $50,000
Business Experience:
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

Operations
  • Franchise can be run from home
  • 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit
  • Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4
  • Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training and Support

Training
  • At headquarters or other location : 10 days

Ongoing Support
  • Newsletter
  • Meetings
  • Internet

Marketing Support
  • Co-op advertising
  • Ad slicks

Rankings

Franchise 500® rank:
#499 (2009);


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