2026 FDD Issued Apr 10, 2026, amended Oct 1, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS) Checked Nov 2, 2026
Sir Grout Franchise Cost (2026)
A Sir Grout franchise costs an estimated $128,310 – $198,655 to open, according to Item 7 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). That total includes the $60,000 initial franchise fee (Item 5) and covers this format: Single Territory. Item 6 lists royalty: 6% of Gross Revenues, subject to the conditions below.
- Total investment
- $128K – $199KItem 7 source and qualifications
- Franchise fee
- $60KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 6% of Gross RevenuesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- $500 per monthItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Units (2025)
- 91Item 20 source and scope
- Franchise exit rate
- 3.6% / yrCalculated 3-year average; definition and source
What stands out about Sir Grout
Outlet counts here are territories, not businesses. Item 20 treats each territory as an outlet, so the 91 franchised outlets at the end of 2025 belong to fewer owners, many of them holding several territories. The Item 19 average of $622,650 is likewise per franchise and often covers multiple territories, while Item 7 prices a single territory.
Fixed monthly charges arrive before sales do. Besides a royalty of 6% of Gross Revenues with a monthly minimum, Item 6 sets a flat brand fund fee, a business center fee for call handling and scheduling, and a required local advertising spend during the early years or until sales reach a set level. After that, the franchisor recommends spending a share of revenue on advertising that would far exceed the minimum at the Item 19 average.
The franchise fee can be traded for a higher royalty. Under the Franchise Option Program, a new owner who opens on time can have the $60,000 fee refunded in exchange for a royalty several points higher for the full term. At the Item 19 average, the added royalty would pass the refunded fee within a few years, so a buyer should compare both paths.
Growth picked up in 2025, with 23 territories opening against 3 terminations and no company-owned outlets. In Item 7, the branded vehicle is the widest line, running from a short lease to a new purchase, and it accounts for much of the spread in $128,310 – $198,655.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for Sir Grout?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $60,000 for Sir Grout. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
Item 5 (PDF pages 19-21): $60,000, paid in a lump sum when you sign; the franchisor may finance up to the full amount for qualified buyers. In 2025 fees ranged from $0 to $60,000 after waivers and discounts. Under the Franchise Option Program a new franchisee who opens on time can have the fee refunded in exchange for a royalty 4 points higher (10% instead of 6%) for the 10-year term. Military members, veterans and first responders may get 20% off their first franchise, buyers of 3 or more franchises 25% off the second and later ones, and underserved markets up to 10% off. Before opening you also buy the Right Start Package of products and supplies from an affiliate ($11,725 to $15,000) and pay a $499 or $599 website set-up fee.
Source: Sir Grout 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 19.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for Sir Grout, because no sourced figure has been recorded. Ask the franchisor for its current financial qualifications in writing.
How much does it cost to open a Sir Grout franchise? (Item 7)
Source: Sir Grout 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 28.
Item 7 of Sir Grout’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates the total cost to open one single territory at $128,310 – $198,655. This total includes the initial franchise fee.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| The Right Start Package Fee | $11,725 | $15,000 |
| Computer System and Website | $2,800 | $4,520 |
| Training Costs | $9,500 | $12,000 |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Local Advertising | $10,500 | $12,000 |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $4,500 | $9,600 |
| Opening Promotional Expenses | $250 | $750 |
| Vehicle and Vehicle Wrap | $9,500 | $56,000 |
| Permits and Licenses | $200 | $1,500 |
| Credit Card (Visa & Mastercard) Terminal | $50 | $500 |
| Business Center Fee | $4,635 | $4,635 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | $13,650 | $19,650 |
| Total | $128,310 | $198,655 |
For comparison, the median high-end investment among 12 home services records without a source-review hold is $283,275.
Item 7 (PDF pages 28-31) prints $128,310 to $198,655 for one territory; its 13 lines add to that total. The branded vehicle is the widest line, from wrapping a leased vehicle for three months to buying and wrapping a new one. Local advertising covers three months at the $3,500 monthly minimum, and the business center fee covers three months. Training costs include two people attending the stone training program, whose tuition is currently $2,245 each. The franchisor says the business does not need a retail location or signage.
What ongoing royalties and fees does Sir Grout charge? (Item 6)
Source: Sir Grout 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 21.
Item 6 of Sir Grout’s 2026 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
How to read an Item 6 fee table.
| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 6% of Gross Revenues | Every period | $600 per month for the first three months of operation, then the greater of 6% of the prior month's in-territory Gross Revenues or $1,250 a month, plus 8% of Gross Revenues from services outside the territory; due monthly on the 15th. 10% under the Franchise Option Program (notes 2 and 3). (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Brand Fund Fee | $500 per month | Every period | $500 per month for each territory, due on the 15th. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Local Advertising, Marketing and Promotional Expenditures | $3,500 per month | When it applies | At least $3,500 per month on local advertising during the first 2 years of operation or until Gross Revenues reach $240,000 over 12 consecutive months; unspent amounts may be collected for the Brand Fund. The franchisor then recommends spending 15% to 20% of Gross Revenues (note 4). (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Late Payment Fee | Varies | When it applies | $100 per violation plus 12% annual interest or the legal maximum (note 5). (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 | When it applies | $5,000 when you apply to transfer (note 6). (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Audit Amount | Varies | When it applies | Audit cost and interest if an audit shows Gross Revenues understated by 5% or more in any month (note 7). (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Testing or Supplier Approval Fee | Varies | When it applies | $200 to $1,000 depending on the product, service or supplier proposed. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Initial Training | Varies | When it applies | $500 per person per day for attendees beyond the two included (note 8). (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Stone Training | $2,245 | When it applies | $2,245 per attendee; you and your manager must complete it before offering stone restoration (note 9). (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Additional Training | Varies | When it applies | Currently $500 per attendee (note 8). (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Legal Fees and Expenses | Varies | When it applies | All costs and attorneys' fees if you fail to pay or comply with the Franchise Agreement. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 | When it applies | $2,500 if the franchisor agrees to renew. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Indemnification | Varies | When it applies | Any claim, liability or loss the franchisor incurs from your business. (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Website Fee | $49 – $59 per month | Every period | Currently $49 (basic) or $59 (enhanced) per month, collected for the website vendor, which may change it (note 10). (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Business Center Fee | $1,545 per month | Every period | $1,545 per month for the franchisor's call, scheduling and dispatch center (up to 70 telephone hours a week); may be waived for every second contiguous territory (note 11). (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Additional Email Licenses | Varies | When it applies | $15 per month per extra license; one branded address is included (note 12). (Item 6, PDF p. 22) |
| Deficiency Cure Expense Fee | Varies | When it applies | The franchisor's costs if it corrects a deficiency you do not cure (note 13). (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| De-identification Costs | Varies | When it applies | Generally $1,000 to $2,500 if the franchisor de-identifies the business for you (note 14). (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Convention Fee | Varies | When it applies | Up to $1,500 per convention registration, collected even if you do not attend (note 15). (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Phone and Messaging Services | Varies | When it applies | Optional: $34.99 per user per month plus $0.012 per text message (note 17). (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Email Marketing Services | Varies | When it applies | Optional: $169 per month for up to 5,000 emails; counts toward the local advertising minimum (note 18). (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Postcard Marketing Services | Varies | When it applies | Optional: $199 per month for up to 120 postcards, $1.65 per additional postcard (note 19). (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Digital Marketing Services | Varies | When it applies | Optional: $595 per month per territory, plus $49 per month for an optional marketing intelligence tool (note 20). (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Paid Lead Generation Services | Varies | When it applies | Optional: 20% of total advertising spend or $100 per month, whichever is greater (note 20). (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
| Agentic Customer Assistant Services | Varies | When it applies | Optional: $2.50 per engagement conversation with a prospect and $0.75 per appointment conversation (note 21). (Item 6, PDF p. 23) |
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Sir Grout startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
Item 6 charges a $600 monthly royalty for the first three months, then the greater of 6% of in-territory Gross Revenues or $1,250 a month, plus 8% on work outside the territory. Because of the minimum and the separate out-of-territory rate, this record does not produce an annual fee estimate or payback preset. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: Sir Grout franchised outlet history
Source: Sir Grout 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 73.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 91 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 0 outlets. Our calculated average annual franchised exit rate is 3.6% across the 3 reported years, using the definition below.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 11 | 0 | 62 | 0% |
| 2024 | 62 | 13 | 4 | 71 | 6.5% |
| 2025 | 71 | 23 | 3 | 91 | 4.2% |
Franchised units went from 51 to 91 over 3 years (+40).
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables. Compare Sir Grout’s exit rate with other brands.
2 units changed owners in 2025.
Item 20 counts each franchisee territory as an outlet; Item 19 says the 91 territories at the end of 2025 belonged to 55 franchises. Table 3 totals (PDF page 73) match Table 1 (PDF page 69). There are no company-owned outlets. Table 5 lists 5 franchise agreements signed but not opened and 12 projected openings for 2026.
How much do Sir Grout franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: Sir Grout 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 60.
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports average Gross Revenues per franchise of $622,650 (2025 calendar year, 44 franchises operating 78 territories, all franchises open the full year; 17 (39%) met or exceeded the average). Sir Grout’s Item 19 reports sales but no profit, costs or owner pay. Rent, payroll, supplies, loan payments and Item 6 fees such as the royalty (6% of Gross Revenues) come out of sales before an owner is paid, so these figures cannot show what an owner earns.
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How long is the Sir Grout franchise agreement term?
Source: Sir Grout 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 52.
The standard Sir Grout franchise agreement runs 10 years.
Item 17 (PDF pages 52-53): a 10-year term. You may renew for a term equal to the then-current term offered to new franchisees if the franchisor still offers franchises in your territory, you have had fewer than 3 default notices, you give 6 months' notice, sign the then-current agreement and a release, and pay the $2,500 renewal fee.
How long does it take to open a Sir Grout franchise? (Item 11)
Source: Sir Grout 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 43.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing the Franchise Agreement to opening: approximately 45 to 60 days.
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Sources
Sir Grout Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 10, 2026, as amended October 1, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 19
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 21
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 28
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 58
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 73
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 52
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Document & verification changelog
- November 2, 2026: Source check completed against the recorded FDD.
- November 2, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued April 10, 2026).
- November 2, 2026: Independently checked against the April 10, 2026 Minnesota FDD, as amended October 1, 2026: cover, Items 5, 6, 7, 11, 17, 19 and 20. Recorded the amendment date. Item 6 now lists all 25 rows (the draft had 7); the royalty minimum is recorded in a model note, and the local advertising minimum is marked as limited to the early years. Added the opening time, renewal terms and source notes, including a misprinted Item 19 median that is not used. Removed stray fields. Rewrote the analysis.
- October 1, 2026: Amendment date recorded for the source FDD.