About Groutsmith Franchise
The Groutsmith is a home services franchise that specializes in grout and tile cleaning, restoration, repair, and color sealing for residential and commercial clients.
The brand addresses a common but underserved maintenance need, helping property owners restore the appearance of tile and grout surfaces throughout kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and countertops.
The franchise fee for a Groutsmith franchise is $1,000, making it one of the most affordable entry points in the home services industry.
Groutsmith Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $1,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | $0 of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Total Investment Range | $27,300 – $34,400 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $27K–$34K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The ongoing royalty fee is $0 of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $19,900 | $19,900 |
| Start-up Package | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle Insurance | $300 | $1,000 |
| Liability Insurance | $300 | $1,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $600 | $3,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $500 |
| Technology Fee | $52 |
| Call Center | $15 |
| Additional Trainees | $1,000 |
| Relocation Fee | $3,500 |
| Start-up Package | $0 |
| Vehicle Insurance | $300 |
| Liability Insurance | $300 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $600 |
| Total | $27,300 |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 24 hours classroom, 56 hours on-the-job |
| Classroom Training | 24 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 56 hours |
| Training Location | Groutsmith™ Headquarters Sarasota FL or customer location |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | exclusive |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Renewal Term | If you are in good standing, you can renew on the then current terms |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Does not offer financing. |
Groutsmith Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Groutsmith does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Groutsmith Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Groutsmith System Growth
Groutsmith currently operates 48 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 48 | ||
| 2019 | 1 | ||
| 2019 | 49 | ||
| 2020 | 50 | ||
| 2020 | 1 | ||
| 2020 | 51 | ||
| 2021 | 50 | ||
| 2021 | 1 | ||
| 2021 | 51 |
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