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At a Glance
Products & Services: Grout & tile cleaning & restoration
Number of Locations: 28
Total Investment: $65.49K - 108.76K
Founded: 2004
Began Franchising: 2007
About Sir Grout Franchising LLC
Sir Grout franchisees offer grout and stone cleaning and sealing, caulking, sandless wood refinishing, and application of slip resistant materials for both residential and commercial customers. The company, based in Alpharetta, Georgia, was started in 2004 and began franchising in 2007.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2013 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $65,485 - $108,760
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 7 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 7 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
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).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: At headquarters or other location : 10 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Internet
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks,
Franchise Ranking History
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