The Grout Doctor
Home Services
Build a business—and a future—with The Grout Doctor®. For more than 25 years, we’ve helped entrepreneurs succeed in the growing home services industry with a proven, home-based business model, low overhead and strong profit potential. Franchise owners receive comprehensive training, ongoing support, proven systems and an established brand. No industry experience is required. Help homeowners restore what they already own while building a flexible business of your own.
Availability
The Grout Doctor is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
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Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise: Minimum Cash Required $20,000 Net Worth $39,915 Franchise Fee $20,000 Royalty Fee 2%-9% Total Investment $25,436 - $38,085 -
Options
Options available to franchisees: Home Based Yes Mobile Franchise Yes Military Discount Available Financing Not Available Training Available -
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise: Headquarters Salt Lake City, UT Total Units 80 Year Founded 1992 Franchising Since 2001
What does a The Grout Doctor Franchise Cost?
To open a The Grout Doctor franchise, prospective owners need a minimum of $20,000 in cash available (liquid capital) upfront. This amount is part of the estimated total initial investment required to start the franchise, which ranges from approximately $25,436 to $38,085. Qualified veterans may also be eligible for a Veterans receive a 50% discount on the initial franchise fee when purchasing a location. discount off the initial franchise fee. *
Build Your Future with The Grout Doctor® - No Ph.D. Required!
For more than 25 years, The Grout Doctor® has helped homeowners restore the beauty of their tile, grout and natural stone—and helped entrepreneurs build businesses of their own in the growing home services industry.
Our concept is built around a simple idea: homeowners don’t always need to replace expensive tile and stone surfaces. Often, they can be professionally cleaned, repaired, restored and protected for a fraction of the cost of replacement. The Grout Doctor® provides specialized services designed to improve and extend the life of these surfaces in bathrooms, showers, kitchens, floors and other areas of the home.
A Business Designed for Entrepreneurs
The Grout Doctor® is a specialized home services franchise providing professional grout, tile, and natural stone cleaning, repair, sealing, and restoration services. Franchising since 1992, The Grout Doctor® has grown to more than 80 locations nationwide and earned more than 3,000 five-star customer reviews. Its home-based business model offers low overhead, no storefront requirement, and flexibility to grow at your own pace. Franchise owners receive comprehensive training, proven operating systems, professional products, marketing resources, CRM software, and ongoing support. The Grout Doctor® has been recognized by Entrepreneur as a Top Low-Cost Franchise Under $50,000 and a Top Franchise for Veterans in 2025. The opportunity serves a substantial home improvement market, with U.S. home improvement and repair spending projected to exceed $600 billion annually. With approximately 145 million homes nationwide and 2.57 billion square feet of ceramic tile consumed in 2025, The Grout Doctor® offers entrepreneurs an opportunity to build a business serving an ongoing need for property maintenance and restoration.
Who Is a Good Fit?
You don’t need to come from the home improvement industry to become a Grout Doctor franchise owner. We look for motivated, customer-focused individuals who want greater control over their future and are willing to learn, work hard and follow a proven system.
Whether you’re an experienced entrepreneur, transitioning from a corporate career, looking for a family business or simply ready to build something of your own, The Grout Doctor® offers the opportunity to enter an established segment of the home services industry with training and support behind you.
Restore surfaces. Build relationships. Grow a business you can call your own.
Testimonial
From One to Four: 300% Growth with The Grout Doctor®
When I moved to the United States from Peru, I was looking for an opportunity to build something of my own and create a successful future for my family. I found that opportunity with The Grout Doctor®.
I started by purchasing one Grout Doctor® franchise territory in the Clearwater, Florida area. What began as one franchise has since grown to four territories—a 300% increase from where I started.
The Grout Doctor® gave me the opportunity to enter a specialized home-service industry with an established brand, proven services, training, and a business model I could build upon. As I gained experience and grew my customer base, I saw the potential to expand into additional territories.
One of the things I value most about being part of The Grout Doctor® is that I am in business for myself, but I am not doing it completely on my own. I have access to the experience and support of the corporate team as well as other franchise owners throughout the system.
Growing from one territory to four did not happen overnight. It required hard work, a commitment to providing quality service, and a willingness to keep learning and growing as a business owner. But the opportunity was there for me to take what I learned from my first territory and apply it as I expanded.
For someone considering franchise ownership, my experience shows what can be possible when you combine an established franchise system with your own drive and determination.
Coming to the United States from Peru and building a business of my own has been an important part of my journey. I am proud of what I have accomplished with The Grout Doctor®, and I am excited about continuing to grow in the future.
— Juan Boria
The Grout Doctor® Franchise Owner
Clearwater, Florida
