SURFACE EXPERTS
Surface Experts franchises provide on-site repair services for minor damage to interior surfaces such as vinyl, wood, glass, linoleum, tile, laminate, and stainless steel. Franchisees operate a mobile service business in a defined territory, starting with one wrapped vehicle, a full-time Lead Technician, and a Business Development person. They serve both residential and commercial customers under the Surface Experts brand.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty (greater of 8% gross sales or $1,600/mo min after year 1) + 4% support center fee (2% above $80k/mo sales) + up to 2% brand fund (currently none) + $240/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 53 Franchised Locations open and operating for at least 12 months as of the end of the 2023 calendar year (the 'Reporting Group').
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue from FPR #1 'Franchised Outlets' 2023 Annual Gross Revenue (by Performance Tier)' table across four quartiles: (13 units × $1,034,352.45 + 14 units × $509,256.23 + 13 units × $388,899.00 + 13 units × $202,570.12) / 53 total units = $533,306.94. Median gross revenue is not provided for the entire reporting group. Best guess profit range is not calculated due to explicit statements in notes 4 and 5 indicating that the provided gross revenue figures do not reflect all costs and expenses necessary to determine net income or profit, and an extensive list of unquantified expenses.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How SURFACE EXPERTS Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SURFACE EXPERTS Current | $141K – $227K | $75K | 8.0% | 70 |
| 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 (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+13 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SURFACE EXPERTS franchisees (2019 – 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
72 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 SURFACE EXPERTS franchise ranges from $140,840 to $227,475. This includes a franchise fee of $75,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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