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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.
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Franchise Costs
8% royalty (minimum $1,600/mo) + up to 2% brand fund + $393-$500/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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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Unlock financial performance dataHow SURFACE EXPERTS Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SURFACE EXPERTS Current | $156K – $273K | $75K | 8.0% | 103 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $136K – $164K | $118K | 10.0% | 672 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
| ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING; | $143K – $287K | $43K | 6.0% | 418 |
Home Services Average 137 franchises | $144K – $272K | $52K | 6.8% | – |
* 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
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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.
36 SBA loans on record
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Unlock SBA loan historyFranchisee Contacts
106 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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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.
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