STEEL COATED FLOORS
Steel Coated Floors International, LLC · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching STEEL COATED FLOORS franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Steel Coated Floors franchise specializes in high-performance epoxy and polyaspartic floor coating systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applicati
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open an STEEL COATED FLOORS franchise?
- The STEEL COATED FLOORS Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $124,285–$174,785 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 25). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the STEEL COATED FLOORS initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $59,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 18). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does STEEL COATED FLOORS charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 7% of weekly Gross Revenue; minimum $175 per week in Year 1, $249 per week in Year 2, $415 per week in Year 3, and $524 per week in Year 4 and after (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 19). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 1% of weekly Gross Revenue; minimum $50 per week in Year One and $100 per week in Year 2 and beyond (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 19). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does STEEL COATED FLOORS disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The STEEL COATED FLOORS FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 54). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many STEEL COATED FLOORS locations are there?
- The FDD reports 9 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 57). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $124,285 – $174,785 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: other measures for 1 franchised locations; other measures for 1 franchised locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets held steady in 2025, to 9 (System-Wide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 25
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 18
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty FeeMain ongoing fee
22 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.
Franchised locations
Other measures · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- Steel Coated Floors Franchise outlet that was open full time for the respective entire calendar year
- Period
- 2024 calendar year
- Excluded
- We excluded seven (7) System franchisees that were operating on less than a full time 1 to 10 hours monthly.
- Method
- Net Income is defined as Gross Profit less Total Expense as set forth hereinabove and does not include taxes.
Franchised locations
Other measures · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- The franchised location disclosed in the data disclosed data worked full time and owner-operated their business for the full 12-month calendar year.
- Period
- 2025 calendar year
- Excluded
- Other franchisees in the system did not work a full 12 months in 2025 and do not operate their businesses on a full-time basis; accordingly, their results have been excluded from this Item 19.
- Method
- Net Income is defined as Gross Profit less Total Expense as set forth hereinabove and does not include taxes.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
System-Wide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 56
Net +0 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($124,285 – $174,785) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 9 to 9 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 25
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 18
- [3]Item 19 — Franchised (1 locations) — other measures — Steel Coated Floors Franchise outlet that was open full time for the respective… · PDF p. 54
- [4]Item 19 — Franchised (1 locations) — other measures — The franchised location disclosed in the data disclosed data worked full time a… · PDF p. 55
- [5]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 56
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Bankruptcy disclosed
Initial term
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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At a glance
Business history
Owner participation
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Agreement term
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 1 · PDF p. 10 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Description of business: Mobile-services epoxy flooring business serving primarily residential garages and also industrial and commercial garages and floors, with a lifetime guarantee and other authorized products or services.
“We offer...a Steel Coated Floors Franchised Business focused on providing our proprietary epoxy flooring product...and services, primarily for residential garages but also for industrial and commercial garages and floors, with a lifetime guarantee”
Note: Business description matches, but source does not expressly describe it as mobile-services.
Item 3 · PDF p. 17 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: California Department of Corporations notice against Fetch! Pet Care, Inc.: Resolved notice of violation for offering and selling 35 franchises to 31 individuals after registration lapsed; 17 accepted rescission and 14 rejected; $675 administrative fee paid.
“Fetch! violated the California Franchise Investment Law...by offering and selling 35 franchises to 31 individuals after its registration lapsed...17 individuals accepted the offer and 14 individuals rejected...paid an administrative fee of $675”
Note: California Department of Corporations matter is not stated in the source.
Item 3 · PDF p. 17 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Commonwealth of Virginia v. Fetch! Pet Care, Inc. and Paul Mann: Resolved consent order for seven unregistered franchise sales; four accepted rescission and three refused; $2,000 penalties and $5,700 investigation costs paid.
“Fetch! sold seven (7) franchises prior to registering its disclosure document...Fetch! offered rescission...Four (4)...accepted rescission, and three (3) refused rescission.”
Note: Virginia consent order and stated figures are not in the source.
Item 3 · PDF p. 17 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Litigation total count: At least 12 proceedings or matters are described in Item 3, including pending, resolved, affiliate, and government actions.
“No other litigation is required to be disclosed in this item.”
Note: Source provides no total count; it states, “No other litigation is required to be disclosed.”
Item 11 · PDF p. 29 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Required computer hardware: Laptop or other computer, printers and other peripheral hardware/devices, smartphone, printer, and scanner
“a laptop or other computer ... printers and other peripheral hardware/devices ... You must buy and use a computer with Windows 10 or greater operating system, smartphone, printer, and scanner”
Note: Quoted hardware wording is not present in provided source.
Item 11 · PDF p. 27 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Required software: Accounting software such as QuickBooks, designated POS system, CRM and other required software applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and SCF CRM Software
“a POS System we designate; ... other required software applications and programs we designate for CRM ... approved accounting software ... such as QuickBooks Online®, ... Microsoft Office Suite”
Note: Quoted software wording is not present in provided source.
Item 11 · PDF p. 36 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Local advertising requirement: At least $2,500 per month for the first vehicle or trailer rig, plus $1,000 per month for each additional vehicle or trailer rig
“We require you to spend at least $2,500 per month on the first trailer rig operated by the Franchised Business”
Note: Source states $2,500 monthly for the first trailer rig; no $1,000 additional-rig requirement stated.
Item 14 · PDF p. 42 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Proprietary information: Trade secrets and confidential information, including methods, techniques, know-how, Manuals, software, and business information
“During the term of the Franchise Agreement, you will receive information which we consider trade secrets and confidential information.”
Note: Source mentions methods, techniques, and know-how, but does not state software.
Item 21 · PDF p. 61 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Auditor name: Not stated
“Exhibit G to this Disclosure Document contains our audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 and 2025”
Note: Source does not identify an auditor, but does not expressly state auditor name is unavailable.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.