Grout Doctor Franchise Cost and Profit

Grout Doctor requires a total initial investment of $24K to $38K (midpoint approximately $31K), with an initial franchise fee of $15K. The ongoing fee burden is 12% (9% royalty plus 3% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 22.3%, leaving more margin for the operator.

According to Item 19 of the 2025 FDD, the median revenue for Grout Doctor locations is $123K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $7K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 23.9% with a payback period of approximately 4.2 years.

Grout Doctor operates approximately 82 franchised units. Unit count is relatively stable with a -1.2% year-over-year change.

Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.