Sir Grout is a hard-surface restoration franchise serving homes and businesses. Its approved work includes grout and tile cleaning, sealing, caulking and restoration, plus stone restoration and specified coating services. A prospective owner should consider both the technical service work and the sales, scheduling and team supervision needed to run a local operation.
The franchisor and service offering
Sir Grout Franchising, LLC’s disclosure document, issued April 10, 2026 and amended October 1, 2026, states that the company formed in March 2007 and began offering franchises in August 2007. Threshold Brands acquired the franchisor in September 2021.
Items 1 and 16 describe the business and its approved service range. Franchisees must follow the company’s authorized products and services; they cannot freely add unrelated offerings. Stone work also has a separate training requirement, so an owner should plan the launch menu around the team’s completed preparation.
Initial franchise training
Item 11 describes an initial program expected to take approximately five days, with 35 classroom hours in the training table. Topics include equipment, technical applications, sales, marketing, estimating, accounting and reporting. Training takes place at a designated location, with some portions potentially delivered remotely.
Initial tuition and materials are included for the owner or operating principal, as applicable, and the manager. Additional personnel cost $500 per person per training day, and attendees’ travel, lodging and meals are the franchisee’s responsibility. Required participants must complete training within 90 days of signing and before opening.
Stone restoration requires additional preparation
The disclosed stone-training program lasts at least six days and carries a current tuition fee of $2,245 per attendee. The owner and manager must complete it satisfactorily before offering stone restoration. A business may open before this separate training is finished, but it cannot yet provide those services.
The franchisor may require other specialized or additional training, with tuition and travel expenses depending on the program. Distinguishing initial training from later requirements helps a buyer build a more complete preparation budget.
Operating resources and ongoing support
Item 11 permits a home office and does not promise site-selection assistance. Pre-opening resources include the operating manual, vehicle and product specifications, website setup and a branded email license. The required Right Start supply package is sold to the franchisee rather than provided free.
After opening, the franchisor administers a customer-management platform for estimates, scheduling and invoices, along with a Business Center and call-routing system. Forms, templates and advertising review are also described. Certain phone, messaging and digital marketing services require a request and additional payment; support does not guarantee appointments or sales.
What the owner or manager must do
Item 15 requires direct, on-premises supervision by the owner, operating principal or manager. A manager must complete required training and devote full-time effort to managing the business. Using subcontractors requires advance written consent.
This model may fit a buyer who enjoys explaining restoration options, organizing service appointments and supervising consistent work. Review the staffing plan, required advertising and ongoing costs alongside local demand before making an investment decision.
See our Sir Grout franchise profile for the related overview. Our guide to restoration franchise costs can help organize the budget questions to discuss during due diligence.