Head-to-head comparison
Sir Grout vs ZIPS Cleaners 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 |  Sir Grout |  ZIPS Cleaners |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $128,175 – $198,520 Totals 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 20 · printed p. 12 | Not available No reviewed Item 7 total |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | Not available No single standard fee identified | Not available No single standard fee identified |
| Royalty (Item 6) | $600 per month for the first three months; thereafter, the greater of 6% of monthly Gross Revenues or $1,250 per month; 8% of Gross Revenues from services rendered outside the Territory Royalty 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 13 · printed p. 5 | $6.00 Royalty 6% of Royalty Net — Royalty 6% of Royalty Net Sales 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 13 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 91 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 58 · printed p. 50 | Not available No reviewed outlet counts |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +40 Calculated: 2023–2025 | Not available Only one year reported |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Franchised (44 franchises) — revenue $496,484 median Gross Revenues · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 51 · printed p. 43 | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee-operated Plant Stores open full year $99,910 other Plant Stores · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 54 Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee-operated Drop Stores open full year $386,632 other Drop Stores · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 55 |
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.