Surface Specialists
Bathtub repair and refinishing, tub liners, bath remodeling
Surface Specialists
Bathtub repair and refinishing, tub liners, bath remodeling
About
Founded
1981
Franchising Since
1982 (37 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
5%
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
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
-2.2%-1 UNITS (1 Year)
+2.3%+1 UNITS (3 Years)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in the following regions/states: Canada
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