Sir Grout Franchise

Sir Grout Franchising, LLC was formed in Delaware on March 13, 2007 and began offering franchises in August 2007. In September 2021, Threshold Brands, LLC acquired the franchisor. The April 10, 2026 FDD, amended October 1, identifies Cleveland, Ohio as its headquarters and places Threshold Brands within HS Group Holding Company and an ownership structure majority owned by funds managed by The Riverside Company.

The FDD reports 91 franchised outlets as of December 31, 2025. The business focuses on grout and tile cleaning, sealing, caulking and restoration, with approved stone restoration and protective coating services. Franchisees use designated products, equipment and operating methods to serve residential and commercial customers. Stone restoration requires completion of a separate training program before those services can be offered.

A retail storefront is not required, and franchisees may operate from a home office. The standard initial investment estimate is $128,310–$198,655, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee. The estimate includes three months of additional funds. Its vehicle allowance ranges from wrapping and leasing a vehicle for three months at the low end to purchasing and wrapping a new vehicle at the high end. The Right Start Package supplies equipment and products used to begin operations; franchisees remain responsible for replenishing inventory and maintaining their equipment.

Sir Grout’s initial training generally lasts five days. The FDD’s schedule lists 35 classroom hours covering sales and marketing, equipment, technical applications, service presentations, mobile estimating, accounting, reporting and ordering. Training takes place at a location designated by the franchisor, with portions potentially delivered remotely. The owner or operating principal and manager must complete the required program satisfactorily within 90 days of signing and before opening.

Initial tuition and materials are included for the owner or operating principal and manager. Additional personnel cost $500 per person per training day. Franchisees pay attendees’ travel, lodging, meals and other expenses. Stone restoration has a separate program of at least six days, currently $2,245 per attendee. The owner and manager must complete it before offering stone restoration, although the business can open with other approved services first.

Pre-opening assistance includes designating the territory, providing digital operating materials, selling the Right Start Package, specifying approved products and vehicle requirements, and establishing the website and an initial branded email license. Owners prepare their financial and local marketing plans, obtain insurance and permits, and acquire the required equipment and vehicle. Sir Grout allows a home office but does not provide site-selection assistance. The estimated opening period is 45–60 days; the contractual deadline is 90 days unless a written extension is granted.

After opening, the franchisor provides access to customer-management software for estimating, scheduling and invoicing, administers a Business Center, reviews advertising materials and supplies forms and templates. Call-routing and consultation resources are available, while certain phone, messaging, digital marketing and lead-generation services require separate fees. Franchisees maintain and update their own computer systems at their expense.

Marketing obligations include a $500 monthly Brand Fund contribution and at least $3,500 per month in local advertising during the first two years, or until the business has achieved $240,000 in gross revenue over 12 consecutive months. Advertising materials require approval, and fund contributions do not guarantee spending in an individual territory. Specialized and additional training may be required, with tuition, travel and attendee costs paid by the franchisee.

Sir Grout offers a focused way to build a local service business around the care of tile, grout and stone surfaces. A home-office base, branded vehicle, defined service methods and estimating software connect customer consultations with work performed at the property. Buyers who enjoy explaining practical solutions, organizing jobs and developing a skilled team may find the model a good fit.

The business requires direct supervision by the owner, operating principal or a trained manager. A manager must devote full-time efforts to day-to-day operations but does not need an ownership interest. Subcontractors require advance written consent. For an engaged owner, the combination of technical training and business systems provides a structure for delivering consistent service and building local customer relationships.

Read more about the operating responsibilities in Sir Grout Franchise: Restoration Services, Training and Owner Responsibilities.