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The Grout Doctor
Grout, tile, and stone care
The Grout Doctor
2729 South Melbourne Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
877-476-8800
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1992 |
| Franchising since | 2001 |
| Can be run from home? | Yes |
| Number of employees needed | 1 - 2 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 15% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 67 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 63 | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 58 | 0 | 4 |
Expanding in These Locations
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Costs
| Total Investment | $20,405 - $39,915 |
| Franchise Fee | $12,000 - $22,500 |
| Royalty Fee | Varies |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | No minimum requirement |
| Liquid Capital | $20,405 - $39,915 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Willingness to develop a geographic territory
Strong desire to own a business
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
Financing Assistance
Franchisor offers a 20 percent discount on franchise fee for veterans and for first franchise in each state; franchisor also offers a 50 percent discount on franchise fee for additional franchises
The Grout Doctor
2729 South Melbourne Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
877-476-8800
