16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Sir Grout franchise ranges from $127K to $198K (2024 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Sir Grout is $60K (2024 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
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No, Sir Grout does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2024 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisSir Grout charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2024 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Sir Grout franchise is approximately 6.0% of gross sales (2024 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a $1400/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisSir Grout has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2024 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Sir Grout franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2024 FDD).
View full litigation analysisSir Grout offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2024 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.
View full territory analysisSir Grout currently operates 71 locations (2024 FDD) (71 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 14.5% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 18.2%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Sir Grout is 5.6% (2024 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisAccording to the Sir Grout FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2024 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $444K (average: $572K).
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Sir Grout is 10 years (2024 FDD). The total potential term is 10 years.
View full contract analysisSir Grout's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 10 miles of the former location (2024 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, Sir Grout's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2024 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisSir Grout provides 35 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2024 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisSir Grout does not provide site selection assistance (2024 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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