Franchise overview by FranRelay
Groutsmith restores and maintains tile and grout in homes and commercial buildings. Franchisees travel to customer properties to clean, seal and repair tile and grout.
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Investment and fees
Upfront investment
$42,500 – $49,400
USD estimate includes the franchise fee and $800 to $3,000 for three months of miscellaneous operating costs. Assumes a home office with no real estate or lease costs. Excludes owner and employee payroll or salary, interest, debt service and personal living expenses.
$34,900
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD fee is due in a lump sum at signing, unless state requirements provide otherwise, and is nonrefundable. Includes initial training for two people and the first franchise's shipped start-up package of products, tools and supplies.
Selected fees
The first six full or partial months start at signing, not opening. Payment is due on the fifth day of each month for that month. For a standard territory, royalty is capped at $1,250 per month regardless of gross sales.
Required local advertising spending is separate. A local or regional cooperative can create additional obligations through member decisions.
At least $12,000 is required over the first six months. After that, spending is discretionary; 10% of gross sales is recommended, not required. Use approved advertising materials and provide proof of spending if requested. Cooperative obligations may also apply.
These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.
Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.
Ownership and support
The owner role combines customer service, job estimates and oversight of work at customer properties.
Free consultation
Talk with a consultant about your Groutsmith startup budget, owner role and opening requirements.
Free for buyers. Franchisors may pay FranRelay if you go ahead; we tell you before any introduction, and nothing happens without your go-ahead.
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GROUTSMITH FRANCHISING INC, Franchise Disclosure Document. ISSUANCE DATE: January 27, 2026
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.