Head-to-head comparison
Bath Fitter vs Surface Experts Franchise Opportunities
Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.
| Disclosure |  Bath Fitter |  Surface Experts |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $225,500 – $515,500 Total 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 14 | $155,893 – $273,200 Total 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 17 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $80,000 Attorney fees apply if you request changes to the Franchise Agreement before signing. 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 8 | $75,000 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | Currently $0; up to 2.5% Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 9 | Greater of 8% of Gross Sales or $1,600 per month, beginning after your first year; $1,800 minimum after 18 months for a larger territory with more than 500,000 people. Royalty 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 12 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 143 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 39 | 103 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 45 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +3 Calculated: 2023–2025 | +40 Calculated: 2023–2025 |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Not disclosed — no Item 19 financial performance representation | Franchised (16 locations) — revenue $468,010 other Annual Gross Revenue · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 42 Franchised (17 locations) — revenue $256,082 other Annual Gross Revenue · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 42 Franchised (75 locations) — revenue $406 per job mean Gross Revenue Per Job · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 44 +1 more groups in the full report |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change is a Franopolis calculation from the disclosed counts.