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    The Grout Doctor

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching The Grout Doctor franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    The Grout Doctor franchise specializes in tile and grout restoration services, offering cleaning, sealing, and repair solutions for residential and commercial p

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a The Grout Doctor franchise?
    The The Grout Doctor Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $24,065–$38,085 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 25). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the The Grout Doctor initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $500 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 16). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does The Grout Doctor charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $0 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $2 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does The Grout Doctor disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The The Grout Doctor FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 49). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many The Grout Doctor locations are there?
    The FDD reports 80 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 54). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $24,065 – $38,085 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 3 separate groups: other measures for 70 Franchised locations; other measures for 3 Franchised locations; other measures for 3 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets declined by 3 in 2025, to 80 (United States, 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. 16
    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 minimum per householdMain ongoing fee

    70 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?

    3 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 70 locations

    Who is counted
    Standard >2 years
    Period
    Percent meeting average
    Excluded
    2 units under12 months excluded for new/transferred/closed status; expenses/operating costs not deducted.
    Method
    Franchisee-reported sales, generally cash basis, unaudited/unverified. Standard: 150,000 owner-occupied households reasonably available, typical income $50,000+, full-time. Non-standard: at least one standard location/demographic/part-time condition not met. All source figures preserved, monthly and annual medians not recomputed.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 3 locations

    Who is counted
    Standard 12–24 months
    Period
    Percent meeting median jobs 2025
    Excluded
    Units open under12 months excluded; expenses not deducted.
    Method
    Management software entered by franchisees; unaudited/unverified; median job price determined using franchisee average job price, not all individual tickets.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 3 locations

    Who is counted
    Non-standard >2 years
    Period
    Count meeting average jobs 2025
    Excluded
    Units open under12 months excluded; expenses not deducted.
    Method
    Management software entered by franchisees; unaudited/unverified; median job price determined using franchisee average job price, not all individual tickets.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 54

    Net −2 outlets, 2023–2025

    0822023832024802025+1−3

    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

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($24,065 – $38,085) 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 decreased from 83 to 80 in 2025. What drove the change?

    • 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. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 25
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 16
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Standard >2 years · PDF p. 49; PDF p. 52; PDF p. 51
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Standard 12–24 months · PDF p. 52; PDF p. 50; PDF p. 51
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Non-standard >2 years · PDF p. 52; PDF p. 51
    6. [6]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 54

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.

    Territory & operations

    No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.

    87 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$33,517
    2025trademarks and trademark rights, net$210,443
    2025software, net$16,229
    2025total other assets$226,672
    2025accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$33,217
    2025accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$70,508
    2025total current liabilities$116,558
    2025total liabilities$159,356
    2025royalties$779,345
    2025product sales$7,360
    2025total revenues$1,160,865
    2025cost of revenue$228,114
    2025gross profit$932,751
    2025income$6,149
    2025other incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,777
    2025other incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,135
    2025total other income-$2,709
    2025amortization expense$43,146
    2025inventoriesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$626
    2025accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,972
    2025accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$10,744
    2025contract liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$16,917
    2025total adjustments$44,797
    2025payments for trademark defense-$5,549
    2025collection of notes receivable$5,707
    2025payment of line of credit-$7,167
    2025net cash provided by financing activities-$55,167
    2025net change in cash-$14,757
    2025restricted cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$39,915
    2025accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$84,845
    2025interest expense-$5,621
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,440
    2025net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,440
    2025accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,571
    2025prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,797
    2025distributions-$48,000
    2025cash at beginning of year$76,694
    2025cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$22,022
    2025common shares issued and outstanding$914
    2025inventoriesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$813
    2025retained earnings$284,770
    2025contract liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$42,798
    2025cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$22,022
    2025total assets$407,784
    2025restricted cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$39,915
    2025total current assets$181,112
    2025line of credit loan$12,833
    2025franchise fees$25,457
    2025net cash provided by operating activities$48,237
    2025support$148,098
    2025advertising$130,484
    2025payments for software development-$7,985
    2025net cash provided by investing activities-$7,827
    2025grout cleaning revenue$70,121
    2025general and administrative expenses$926,602
    2025cash paid during the year for interest$5,621
    2024prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$38,314
    2024notes receivable, current portion$5,707
    2024trademarks and trademark rights, net$233,907
    2024software, net$22,377
    2024total other assets$256,284
    2024total assets$461,712
    2024accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$59,764
    2024line of credit loan$20,000
    2024total current liabilities$109,009
    2024contract liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$59,715
    2024total liabilities$168,724
    2024royalties$778,181
    2024product sales$7,227
    2024advertising$104,722
    2024grout cleaning revenue$25,092
    2024total revenues$1,059,245
    2024general and administrative expenses$958,385
    2024other incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$7,105
    2024total other income$6,734
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$37,801
    2024net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$37,801
    2024accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$15,854
    2024inventoriesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$397
    2024prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$24,220
    2024accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,218
    2024payments for trademark defense-$2,699
    2024payments for software development-$14,561
    2024net cash provided by investing activities-$14,645
    2024proceeds from issuance of line of credit$20,000
    2024distributions-$48,000
    2024net change in cash$4,278
    2024cash at beginning of year$72,416
    2024restricted cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$41,049
    2024gross profit$913,850
    2024income-$44,535
    2024other incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$978
    2024interest expense-$1,349
    2024total adjustments$84,724
    2024cash paid during the year for interest$1,349
    2024cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$35,645
    2024total current assets$205,428
    2024accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$29,245
    2024inventoriesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,439
    2024common stock$39,960
    2024franchise fees$14,942
    2024contract liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,971
    2024net cash provided by operating activities$46,923
    2024collection of notes receivable$2,615
    2024restricted cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$41,049
    2024support$129,081
    2024accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,483
    2024accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$83,274
    2024common shares issued and outstanding$914
    2024retained earnings$329,330
    2024cost of revenue$145,395
    2024amortization expense$34,375
    2024cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$35,645
    2024net cash provided by financing activities-$28,000
    2023inventoriesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,042
    2023notes receivable, current portion$1,025
    2023total current assets$236,145
    2023total other assets$273,399
    2023total assets$509,544
    2023accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$23,027
    2023total current liabilities$80,308
    2023contract liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$50,447
    2023total liabilities$130,755
    2023common shares issued and outstanding$914
    2023royalties$796,979
    2023support$142,469
    2023advertising$124,152
    2023cost of revenue$192,084
    2023gross profit$999,281
    2023general and administrative expenses$996,797
    2023income$2,484
    2023other incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$654
    2023interest expense-$1,760
    2023total other income$38,144
    2023net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$40,628
    2023accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$19,080
    2023accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$6,725
    2023contract liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$28,847
    2023payments for software development-$7,350
    2023collection of notes receivable$10,530
    2023net cash provided by investing activities-$1,696
    2023distributions-$33,000
    2023net cash provided by financing activities-$33,000
    2023net change in cash-$10,465
    2023cash at beginning of year$82,881
    2023restricted cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$42,226
    2023restricted cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$42,226
    2023franchise fees$57,535
    2023product sales$6,783
    2023total revenues$1,191,365
    2023net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$40,628
    2023inventoriesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$237
    2023prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$7,161
    2023accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2,664
    2023net cash provided by operating activities$24,231
    2023payments for trademark defense-$4,876
    2023cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$30,190
    2023other incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$39,250
    2023amortization expense$34,393
    2023trademarks and trademark rights, net$260,218
    2023software, net$13,181
    2023accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$57,281
    2023total adjustments-$16,397
    2023cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$30,190
    2023common stock$39,960
    2023accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$99,128
    2023retained earnings$415,131
    2023prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$62,534
    2023grout cleaning revenue$63,447
    2023cash paid during the year for interest$1,760
    —treasury stock at costMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$76,302
    —treasury stock at costMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$76,302
    —total stockholders’ equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$292,988
    —total liabilities and stockholders’ equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$407,784
    —total stockholders’ equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$378,789
    —total liabilities and stockholders’ equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$461,712
    —total liabilities and stockholders’ equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$509,544
    —treasury stock at costMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$76,302
    —total stockholders’ equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$248,428

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    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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