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SIR GROUT

SIR GROUT

Sir Grout franchises specialize in providing distinctive grout and tile cleaning, sealing, caulking, and restoration services, as well as other approved services like slip-resistant product application, stone restoration, and protective coatings for tile, grout, stone, concrete, and metal to enhance and protect homes and businesses. The business operates under a proprietary system that includes high-quality products, skilled technicians, a job booking system, standardized operations, training, and advertising programs. It targets residential and commercial customers seeking to maintain and improve the appearance and health of their properties.

91locations
$128K–$199K
Since 2007
ServicesCleveland, OHThreshold Brands, LLCwww.sirgrout.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$60,000
Initial Investment
$128,175 – $198,520
Royalty Rate
6.00%
Brand Fund
N/A
Fixed Monthly Fees
$1,549 – $1,559

6% royalty (min. $1,250/mo after first 3 months) + $500/mo brand fund + $1,500/mo business center fee + $49-$59/mo website fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$622,650
Median Gross Revenue
$496,484
Top Quartile Revenue
$1,210,352
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$236,225

Data Based On: 44 Sir Grout franchises operating a total of 78 Territories that reported Gross Revenues for the full twelve months of the period ended December 31, 2025.

* The document explicitly states on page 7 (input_file_6.png) that the figures provided are Gross Revenues, not profits, and do not reflect any costs of sales, operating expenses, or other costs and expenses that must be deducted to obtain net income or profit. Therefore, no profit or EBITDA metrics can be extracted or calculated.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $622,650

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SIR GROUT Franchise Analysis

What if a home services franchise could deliver outsized revenue potential in a niche like grout restoration? Sir Grout's 2026 FDD drops Item 19 data that stands out sharply against category peers, paired with expansion metrics hinting at robust demand. Does this system's momentum make it a low-risk bet, or do the operational fees reveal cracks worth scrutinizing?

Item 7 lays out the entry: franchise fee of $60,000 within a total investment of $128,175-$198,520, covering vehicles, equipment, initial inventory, and three months' expenses. Ongoing fees stack up—6% royalty (minimum $1,250/month after month 3), $500/month brand fund, $1,500/month business center fee, and $49-$59/month website fee—potentially totaling over $3,000 monthly at scale. Item 19 shines brightest: average gross revenue of $622,650 across units, though median at $496,484 flags variance, with top performers likely driving the average higher; no profit figures disclosed, but low overhead (home-based model) suggests strong margins for efficient operators. Only 4 SBA loans on record averaging $150,000 indicate limited debt financing reliance.

System health looks solid per Item 20: 91 locations as of FDD, up 31% from 71 in 2024 to 93 in 2025, with 12 projected new units. Terminations totaled just 3, transfers 2, signaling franchisee retention amid growth since 2007 under Threshold Brands. This paints a franchisor-backed expansion without red flags, ideal for investors eyeing scalable services with residential/commercial appeal—but the revenue spread and fixed fees demand scrutiny of local market saturation.

Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How SIR GROUT Compares

Key Insights

  • Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
SIR GROUT
Current
$128K – $199K$60K6.0%91
MERRY MAIDS$127K – $166K$55K7.0%933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES$136K – $164K$118K10.0%672
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY$54K – $128K$45K10.0%546
Culligan$130K – $814K$40K2.0%460
ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING;$143K – $287K$43K6.0%418
Home Services Average
137 franchises
$144K – $272K$52K6.8%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 137 Home Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1FL
16
2PA
7
3AZ
7
4CA
6
5NY
5
6NC
5
7TX
5
8IL
4
9MD
4
10WA
4
11NJ
3
12SC
3
13OH
3
14CT
3
15MI
2

+11 more states

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SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SIR GROUT franchisees (20232024)

Total Loans
4
Average Loan
$150,000
Total Volume
$0.6M
Default Rate
0.0%

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.

4 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

55 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
3
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
2
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
12

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a SIR GROUT franchise ranges from $128,175 to $198,520. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.