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SURFACE EXPERTS

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.

103locations
$156K–$273K
Since 2018
ServicesSpokane, WAwww.surfaceexperts.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$75,000
Initial Investment
$155,893 – $273,200
Royalty Rate
8.00%
Brand Fund
2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$393 – $500

8% royalty (minimum $1,600/mo) + up to 2% brand fund + $393-$500/mo technology fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$720,889.82
Median Gross Revenue
$484,968.14
Top Quartile Revenue
$1,225,503.48
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$352,578.33

Data Based On: 75 Franchised Locations open and operating for at least 12 months as of December 31, 2025

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for all 75 franchised locations. The data was presented in two groups: a single territory group (66 units) and a multi-territory group (9 units). Single territory group (66 units): (16 units * $1,111,479.35 + 17 units * $703,219.69 + 16 units * $468,010.01 + 17 units * $256,081.73). Multi-territory group (9 units): (2 units * $2,137,696.53 + 2 units * $1,508,209.96 + 2 units * $1,248,396.01 + 3 units * $899,392.42). Total weighted sum / 75 units = $720,889.82. Revenue Top Quartile calculated as the weighted average of the top 25% tiers from both groups: (16 units at $1,111,479.35 + 2 units at $2,137,696.53) / 18 units = $1,225,503.48. Revenue Bottom Quartile calculated as the weighted average of the bottom 25% tiers from both groups: (17 units at $256,081.73 + 3 units at $899,392.42) / 20 units = $352,578.33. Median Gross Revenue is derived from the 'Median Gross Revenue for the Quartile' of the Third 25% tier in the single territory group ($484,968.14), as this tier (units 34-49) contains the overall median (38th) unit of the 75 franchised locations. Profit metrics (gross profit, net income, net profit, EBITDA) and profit range estimates (best_guess_profit_low, best_guess_profit_high) could not be calculated. The document provides average gross revenue per job/repair and limited expense data (monthly rent, cost of goods sold per job), but explicitly states that many other expenses (royalties, support center fees, marketing, taxes, depreciation, etc.) are not included, making it impossible to accurately determine unit-level total gross profit, net income, or net profit.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $720,890

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How SURFACE EXPERTS Compares

FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
SURFACE EXPERTS
Current
$156K – $273K$75K8.0%103
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
1TX
11
2FL
8
3GA
8
4NC
7
5CO
7
6TN
6
7MI
5
8WA
4
9CA
4
10AZ
4
11AL
3
12IN
3
13MA
3
14MO
3
15OH
3

+18 more states

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SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SURFACE EXPERTS franchisees (20192025)

Total Loans
36
Average Loan
$155,964
Total Volume
$5.6M
Default Rate
2.8%

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.

36 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

106 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
N/A
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
15

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a SURFACE EXPERTS franchise ranges from $155,893 to $273,200. This includes a franchise fee of $75,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.