Grout Doctor, The

Ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2010 Franchise 500, The Grout Doctor® is the most experienced, most respected and most recognized brand in the business! The Grout Doctor® renews existing grout, tile and natural stone to its original beauty.

Why a Grout, Tile and Stone Care Franchise?

Tremendous Demand For Your Services
In 2007, ceramic tile sales totaled $2.7 billion and the ceramic tile volume totaled 2.66 billion square feet! Ceramic tile placed second in dollars and third in volume in the $21.67 billion floor covering market! The growth potential for ceramic tile in the USA is still very high and can increase 3 to 7 times or more, leading the way to a very healthy future for all participants in the ceramic tile industry!*

This indicates a huge demand for the aftermarket care of tile grout. As the industry leader since 1992, The Grout Doctor® grout franchise is ideally positioned to harness this demand.

*Source: Floor Covering Weekly - 2008 Statistical Report

Fragmented Competition
The current composition of grout, tile and stone care services is a classic example of a truly fragmented industry. With typically low barriers to entry, no licensing, federal or state oversight and no other reliable brand to turn to, consumers are weary and likely to experience poor results and dissatisfaction. Savvy customers are thrilled to find highly trained Grout Doctor specialists and a recognizable brand!

Why a Grout Doctor Franchise?

Consistently Highly Ranked by Industry Publications
No other company in the business has more rankings. Grout Doctor rankings include:

• Entrepreneur Magazine's Annual FRANCHISE 500 for 2008, 2009 and 2010
• Entrepreneur Magazine's TOP 100 Low-Cost Franchise List for 2010
• Franchise Business Review's Top 50 Franchise Satisfaction Award for 2010

Most Experienced and Dependable
Grout Doctor Global Franchise Corp is the longest established national franchise in the industry with an unmatched support system! Not only are we setting the standards for our industry, but The Grout Doctor® founder created it!

Desirable Customer Benefits
Using our systems and products, our customers :

• Save money by avoiding expensive and unnecessary remodeling
• Save time by minimizing unpleasant and time consuming maintenance
• Enjoy the convenience of most jobs being completed in 1 day or less

Low Investment with Unlimited Income Potential
Our low estimated initial investment for your first three months of operation is $23,030-$40,200 and includes our $15,000-$22,500 franchise fee.

Compare The Grout Doctor® Benefits

• 10% advertising allowance
• $1000 vehicle wrap allowance
• No royalties for first two months
• 50% royalty discount for next 4 months
• Declining royalty with a cap
• Comprehensive start-up package included
• 72 hours of hands-on services training
• Multiple Revenue Streams
• No minimum inventory requirements
• Uncomplicated niche business / no accounts receivables
• Minimal overhead / home-based / employees optional
• Mostly residential work / normal work hours
• No leases / home-based business
• Minimal overhead / Employees optional
• 50% discount for additional franchises
• 20% discount for veterans
• 20% discount for the first franchise in each state

Comprehensive Support System
The growth of The Grout Doctor® depends on the growth of our Franchisees! We take tremendous pride in providing an extensive franchise support system including:

• Proprietary Franchise Management Software
• Online Advertising & Print Center
• Grout Doctor Professional Product Line
• Grout Doctor Consumer Products
• Toll-Free Technical & Marketing Support
• Discounted Advertising Programs
• Discounted National Direct Mail Advertising Programs
• Monthly coaching and support calls
• Monthly Newsletters
• Quarterly Teleconferences
• Annual Conventions & Awards
• Extensive Intranet site
• Statistical Data

Flexible Family Friendly Business
These statistics show that the flexible schedule a Grout Doctor franchise provides has the potential to accommodate your family, fit into your lifestyle, and reach your desired level of work-life balance:

• 84% of all Grout Doctors are married
• 43% have families with children less than 18 years of age
• 33% have family members working in the business
• 20% of all Grout Doctors are husband and wife teams