The Grout Doctor
The Grout Doctor franchise provides mobile services specializing in residential and light commercial grout, tile, and stone cleaning, sealing, re-coloring, repair, re-grouting, re-caulking, maintenance, refinishing, permanent protective coatings, and supplemental services. Franchisees operate under proprietary marks like 'THE GROUT DOCTOR®' and 'WE CURE SICK GROUT®', using confidential manuals, standards, and systems provided by the franchisor, with required purchases of materials and equipment. The target market includes owners and occupants of residential and commercial buildings seeking specialized tile and grout maintenance.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
Tiered royalty starting at 9% of gross sales (decreasing to 6%) + 1% ad fund + $185/mo data center + $60/mo required product purchases
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 78 franchised Grout Doctor® units (67 open >2 years, 8 open 12-24 months, 3 non-standard >2 years) located in the United States that were open and operating for at least 12 months for the year ended December 31, 2024.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for 78 franchised units based on the following: 67 Standard Franchises Open and Operating More than 2 Years (average $158,112/year); 8 Standard Franchises Open and Operating 12-24 Months (average $55,698/year); and 3 Non-Standard Franchises Open and Operating More than Two Years (average $30,360/year). The calculation is (67 * $158,112 + 8 * $55,698 + 3 * $30,360) / 78 total units = $142,694.46. The document explicitly states that financial performance representations do not reflect costs or expenses, so net income, net profit, EBITDA, and profit estimations are not provided.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How The Grout Doctor Compares to Other Cleaning Services Franchises
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 93% of Cleaning Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Grout Doctor Current | $24K - $38K | $18K | 9.0% | 81 |
| THE MAIDS | $82K - $160K | $57K | 6.9% | 1,517 |
| THE MAIDS | $118K - $141K | $60K | 6.9% | 1,472 |
| Chem-Dry | $119K - $265K | $36K | 7.0% | 1,099 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K - $170K | $55K | 7.0% | 802 |
| OpenWorks | $4K - $134K | $25K | 15.0% | 615 |
Cleaning Services Average 72 franchises | $187K - $374K | $45K | 7.1% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 72 Cleaning 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
+17 more states
Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a The Grout Doctor franchise?
The total initial investment to open a The Grout Doctor franchise ranges from $23,765 to $37,785. This includes a franchise fee of $17,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 9.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a The Grout Doctor franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a The Grout Doctor franchise is $142,694.46.
How many The Grout Doctor franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, The Grout Doctor has 81 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2001.
Is The Grout Doctor a good franchise to buy?
The Grout Doctor shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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