The Grout Doctor charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a The Grout Doctor franchise is approximately 7.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.

The Grout Doctor has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the The Grout Doctor franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

The Grout Doctor offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

The Grout Doctor currently operates 83 locations (2025 FDD) (81 franchised, 2 company-owned). The system grew by 1.2% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -1.2%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for The Grout Doctor is 3.7% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the The Grout Doctor FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $123K (average: $158K).

The initial franchise agreement term for The Grout Doctor is 7 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 7-year periods. The total potential term is 14 years.

The Grout Doctor's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 50 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, The Grout Doctor's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

The Grout Doctor provides 60 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 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.

Yes, The Grout Doctor provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.