Surface Specialists

Bathtub repair and refinishing, tub liners, bath remodeling

About

Founded

1981

Franchising Since

1982 (36 Years)

Corporate Address

621 Stallings Rd., #B
Matthews, NC 28104

CEO

Dan Kaplan

Parent Company

Surface Specialists Systems Inc.

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment ⓘ

$43,200 - $56,000

Net-worth Requirement ⓘ

$75,000

Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ

$25,000

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

$36,000 - $36,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

Financing Options

Surface Specialists offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee

Veteran Incentives

20% off franchise fee

Support Options

Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops

Newsletter

Meetings/Conventions

Toll-Free Line

Online Support

Field Operations

Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Ad Templates

Social media

SEO

Website development

On-The-Job Training:

57-73 hours

Classroom Training:

23 hours

Number of Employees Required to Run:

1 - 1

Bio

Surface Specialists offers low-cost remodeling alternatives for bathrooms and kitchens. Franchisees help customers determine whether to repair, refinish, or replace existing fiberglass, acrylic, porcelain, steel, cast iron, cultured marble, and laminate surfaces. The company began franchising in 1982 and has franchises across the United States.

Cost

Initial Investment: Low - $43,200 High - $56,000

Units

+2.3%+1 UNITS (1 Year) +2.3%+1 UNITS (3 Years)

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in the following regions/states: Canada

Franchise Financing

Using 401(K)/IRA Funds

Tax Penalty-Free
Debt Free
Expert Guidance

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Updated: October 3rd, 2017

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