
Grout Doctor - Franchise
Gain instant credibility with the largest and most experienced franchise in the industry - The Grout Doctor! Specializing in renewing existing grout, tile and natural stone, this award-winning franchise opportunity offers its franchisees only the best in support, product offering and income potential. Start realizing your dream today with The Grout Doctor!
Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise:
Liquid Capital: | $20,405 - $39,915 What does Liquid Capital mean? |
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Total Investment: | $20,405 - $39,915 What does Total Investment mean? |
Misc. Costs: | In the State of Maryland, these fees may be different.* |
Options
Options available to franchisees:
Training: | Available |
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Veteran Discount: | Yes |
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise:
Total Units: | 69 |
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Franchising Since: | 2001 |
What Does a Grout Doctor Franchise Cost?
Interested parties should have at least $20,405- $39,915 in liquid capital to invest. Franchisees can expect to make a total investment of $20,405 - $39,915. They also offer a discount for veterans . *
About Us
The Grout Doctor®, an award-winning franchise, is proud to be not only the largest but the most recognized and experienced franchise in the business! We specialize in renewing existing tile, natural stone, and grout to its original beauty. We are proud to have been recently rated one of the top franchises in North America by the Franchise Business Review.
Since 1992 we have been setting the standards for our industry, in fact, our founder created it! Now you too can offer our amazing services to residential customers. The flexible schedule of our mobile franchise provides the potential to accommodate your family and lifestyle as well as reach your desired level of work-life balance.
As a Grout Doctor® franchisee you will offer these amazing benefits to your customers:
- Lower costs by avoiding unnecessary and expensive remodeling
- Minimizing unpleasant and time consuming maintenance which will save them irreplaceable time
- Customers can enjoy their home's original beauty in less than 24 hours
Why a Grout Doctor Franchise?
The Ceramic Tile Industry has a Healthy Future!*
There is a Two Billion Dollar ceramic tile market in the US that has been recovering steadily in the past few years. As the economy has changed many residential customers are choosing to repair instead of replace. The potential for growth in this market is still very high, just look at the following:
- Ceramic tile has consistently remained the most significant hard surface flooring material in both dollar and square foot basis, second only to carpet.
- The market is projected to increase up to 7 times more. Now is the time for you join The Grout Doctor® and find a healthy future in the ceramic tile industry!
*Source: Catalina Research, 2010 Ceramic Tile Abstract Report and Floor Covering Weekly, 2010 Annual Statistical Report
No other company in this business has received more top rankings to date from well respected companies including Entrepreneur Magazine and Franchise Business Review.

In addition to all of this you will receive these great additional benefits:
- Declining royalty with a cap - rewards success
- No minimum inventory requirements
- Minimal overhead / home based / employees optional
- Optional commercial business – fantastic expansion potential
- Multiple revenue streams - create passive income
- Uncomplicated niche business / no accounts receivables
- Optional related services training and support
- Residential specialists / normal Monday-Friday schedule
Training and Support
We realize that the growth of The Grout Doctor® depends on our franchisees! Because of this we take pride in providing an extensive support system including:

- Proprietary Grout Doctor Professional Product Line
- Proprietary Franchise Management Software
- Proprietary Grout Doctor Consumer Products
- Other Product Discounts
- Toll-Free Technical & Marketing Support
- Online Advertising & Print Center
- Personal Coaching and Support Calls
- Educational Teleconferences
- Annual Conventions & Awards
- Extensive Intranet site
- Discounted Advertising Programs
- Informative Newsletters
- Statistical Data
- Continuing Education
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is any man, woman, couple, family or retiree who desires financial independence or additional income and is:
- Looking for a new lifestyle and wants to be their own boss
- Excited about building equity in a business
- Motivated to develop a designated geographical territory
- Ready to plug into an established system for success
- Willing to do what it takes to succeed
- Able to appreciate restoring grout to its original beauty
NOTE IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND: Initial Total Investment $23,405-$47,415, Initial Franchise Fee $15,000-$30,000 (100,000-200,000 households).
Availability
Grout Doctor is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Interested parties should have at least $20,405 in liquid capital to invest.
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