GROUTSMITH
Groutsmith franchises provide grout and tile restoration and maintenance services to residential and commercial customers whose tile is cracked or loose and grout is discolored, worn, or cracked. Franchisees operate a mobile business model from a SUV, truck, or van, with low overhead costs for tools, equipment, and products, without needing high-rent facilities or significant inventory. The target market includes property owners of residential and commercial buildings seeking cleaning or replacement services for grout and tile.
Franchise Costs
Tiered fixed royalty: $0 (months 1-6), $600/mo (months 7-12), $800/mo (year 2), $1,000/mo (year 3), $1,250/mo (years 4+); optional $52/mo cloud-based software.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How GROUTSMITH Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Home Services (ranked #3 of 130)
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GROUTSMITH Current | $43K – $49K | $35K | N/A | 48 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $150K – $177K | $127K | 10.0% | 653 |
| SIGN GYPSIES | $4K – $5K | $1K | N/A | 587 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
Home Services Average 130 franchises | $144K – $289K | $53K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 Home Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+5 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for GROUTSMITH franchisees (2025 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
64 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a GROUTSMITH franchise ranges from $42,500 to $49,400. This includes a franchise fee of $34,900.
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