Sir Grout franchise unit economics
Sir Grout franchisees clean, seal, caulk and restore grout and tile, restore stone and apply slip-resistant treatments and coatings for homes and businesses, working from a vehicle in their territory.
Sir Grout franchise at a glance
Sir Grout’s Item 19 reports 2025 Gross Revenues for 44 franchises operating 78 territories, by quartile and by years open, with labor, materials and gross profit percentages for two 2026 survey groups.
Sir Grout’s 44 franchises, operating 78 territories, averaged $622,650 of Gross Revenues in 2025, with a median of $496,484, and the top quarter of them averaged $1,210,352, according to Item 19 of Sir Grout’s 2026 FDD, issued 10 April 2026. Fees paid to Sir Grout for one territory come to about 9.94%* of the average. A Sir Grout franchise costs $128,310 to $198,655 to open.
- A Sir Grout franchise costs $128,310 to $198,655 to open for one territory, including the $60,000 initial franchise fee and the $11,725 to $15,000 Right Start Package, according to the 2026 FDD.
- Sir Grout charges a royalty of $600 a month for the first three months of operation, then 6% of a month’s Gross Revenues or $1,250, whichever is greater, and 8% on work outside the territory.
- Sir Grout also charges a Brand Fund Fee of $500 a month and a Business Center Fee of $1,545 a month for each territory.
- Each Sir Grout franchisee must spend at least $3,500 a month on local advertising for the first two years, or until Gross Revenues reach $240,000 over 12 consecutive months.
- The top quarter of Sir Grout franchises averaged $1,210,352 in 2025 and the bottom quarter $236,225.
- Sir Grout franchises open one to five years averaged $370,528 in 2025, and those open five to ten years $812,238.
- Sir Grout had 91 franchised territories and no company-owned outlets at the end of 2025, up from 51 at the start of 2023, with 5 signed territories not yet open.
These figures come from Sir Grout's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, as the brand reported them, and were read by Averan Advisors.
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Talk to Averan → Move your books and accounting to Averan →- The 44 Sir Grout franchises averaged $622,650 of Gross Revenues in 2025, and the median was $496,484. Seventeen of the 44 Sir Grout franchises (39%) met or exceeded the average. Sir Grout franchises ranged from $119,610 to $2,178,651.
- The top quarter of Sir Grout franchises averaged $1,210,352 and the bottom quarter $236,225. The 11 top-quarter Sir Grout franchises held 30 territories, 2.73* each, and the 11 bottom-quarter Sir Grout franchises held 15, 1.36* each.
- Sir Grout franchises open five to ten years averaged $812,238 in 2025, and those open more than ten years $685,300. The 14 Sir Grout franchises open one to five years averaged $370,528, at a median of $346,969. Three of the 13 Sir Grout franchises open five to ten years were at or above that group’s average.
- At 13 Sir Grout franchises that reported January to June 2026 costs, labor plus materials left an average gross profit of 64% of Gross Revenues. The Sir Grout labor share at those franchises ran from 17% to 42% and materials from 2% to 10%. Five other Sir Grout franchises reporting January to July 2026 averaged a 65% gross profit.
- Sir Grout’s royalty, Brand Fund Fee and Business Center Fee for one territory come to 9.94%* of the $622,650 average. Each added Sir Grout territory adds a $500 monthly Brand Fund Fee and its own minimum royalty. The Sir Grout local advertising minimum of $3,500 a month in the first two years is spent by the franchisee.
Gross Revenues
How much does a Sir Grout franchise make?
| Group | Franchises | Territories | Average | Median | Lowest | Highest | At or above average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All franchises open all of 2025 | 44 | 78 | $622,650 | $496,484 | $119,610 | $2,178,651 | 17 (39%) |
| Open more than 10 years | 17 | 36 | $685,300 | $492,812 | $205,979 | $2,178,651 | 7 (41%) |
| Open 5 to 10 years | 13 | 19 | $812,238 | $689,084 | $319,578 | $2,081,305 | 3 (23%) |
| Open 1 to 5 years | 14 | 23 | $370,528 | $346,969 | $119,610 | $886,525 | 7 (50%) |
Figures as filed. Each Sir Grout franchise’s figure combines all of its territories. Item 19 left out 2 Sir Grout franchises with 2 territories that do not report through the required point-of-sale system and 9 franchises with 11 territories that opened during 2025. Two Sir Grout franchises with 3 territories closed during 2025.
The 44 Sir Grout franchises averaged $622,650 of Gross Revenues in 2025, at a median of $496,484. Seventeen of the 44 Sir Grout franchises, 39%, met or exceeded the average. The lowest Sir Grout franchise had $119,610 and the highest $2,178,651.
Sir Grout reports each franchise with its territories combined. The 44 Sir Grout franchises operated 78 territories, 1.77* each, which puts the Sir Grout average at $351,238* a territory. Before 2022 a Sir Grout territory was typically 175,000 residential addresses, and from 2023 about 100,000 qualified households.
Sir Grout franchises open five to ten years averaged $812,238, the highest of the three age groups. The 17 Sir Grout franchises open more than ten years averaged $685,300, at a median of $492,812. The 14 Sir Grout franchises open one to five years averaged $370,528, at a median of $346,969.
Sir Grout Gross Revenues include all income of the business, less sales tax. The Sir Grout figures come from the franchisor’s reporting systems, and the dollar amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar.
Labor and materials
Sir Grout labor, materials and gross profit, 2026
| Group | Franchises | Territories | Period | Average gross profit | Median gross profit | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section D | 13 | 25 | January to June 2026 | 64% | 62% | 55% | 78% |
| Section E | 5 | 14 | January to July 2026 | 65% | 62% | 58% | 78% |
Figures as filed. Sir Grout labor is total employee wages and COGS is standard materials such as grout, caulk, color and sealant. Sir Grout gross profit is what is left of Gross Revenues after labor and COGS, before royalties, marketing, vehicles, insurance and owner pay.
At 13 Sir Grout franchises with January to June 2026 data, gross profit after labor and materials averaged 64% of Gross Revenues. The Sir Grout median was 62%, and 6 of the 13 Sir Grout franchises met or exceeded the average. Sir Grout gross profit in that group ran from 55% to 78%.
Sir Grout labor ran from 17% to 42% of Gross Revenues in that group, and materials from 2% to 10%. The Sir Grout franchise with the most revenue in the group, $724,262 over six months, reported labor of 34% and materials of 5%.
At 5 Sir Grout franchises with January to July 2026 data, gross profit averaged 65%, at a median of 62%. The Sir Grout franchises in that group had $270,546 to $1,471,209 of Gross Revenues over seven months, and none of them is in the six-month group.
The Sir Grout gross profit figures cover a different group and period from the revenue figures. Sir Grout surveyed all franchises in July 2026, and 24 franchises with 48 territories responded. Sir Grout left out 6 respondents that were not open for the whole of 2025.
Quartiles
Sir Grout franchises by quartile, 2025
| Quartile | Franchises | Territories | Average | Median | Highest | Lowest | At or above average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First (top) | 11 | 30 | $1,210,352 | $1,034,592 | $2,178,651 | $857,894 | 3 (27%) |
| Second | 11 | 16 | $640,154 | $647,851 | $768,025 | $499,478 | 6 (55%) |
| Third | 11 | 17 | $403,869 | $397,428 | $493,490 | $319,578 | 5 (45%) |
| Fourth (bottom) | 11 | 15 | $236,225 | $246,788 | $311,447 | $119,610 | 6 (55%) |
Figures as filed. Sir Grout ranks franchises by 2025 Gross Revenues, with each franchise’s territories combined.
The top quarter of Sir Grout franchises averaged $1,210,352 in 2025. The 11 top-quarter Sir Grout franchises ran from $857,894 to $2,178,651 and held 30 territories, 2.73* each. Per territory, the Sir Grout top quarter averaged $443,796*.
The second quarter of Sir Grout franchises averaged $640,154 and the third $403,869. The second-quarter Sir Grout franchises held 16 territories and ran from $499,478 to $768,025. The third-quarter Sir Grout franchises held 17 territories and ran from $319,578 to $493,490.
The bottom quarter of Sir Grout franchises averaged $236,225. The 11 bottom-quarter Sir Grout franchises ran from $119,610 to $311,447 and held 15 territories, 1.36* each, or $173,232* a territory.
The Sir Grout top-quarter average is $974,127* above the bottom-quarter average. Eight of the 11 top-quarter Sir Grout franchises held two or more territories, against 2 of the 11 in the bottom quarter.
Brand charges
Brand charges
| Fee | Rate as filed | At the average |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | $600 a month for 3 months, then 6% of Gross Revenues or $1,250 a month, whichever is greater; 8% outside the territory | $37,359* |
| Brand Fund Fee | $500 a month per territory | $6,000* |
| Business Center Fee | $1,545 a month | $18,540* |
| Website Fee | $49 to $59 a month, collected for the vendor | Not included |
| Total | 6% of Gross Revenues plus $2,045 a month | $61,899* (9.94%*) |
Source: Item 6 of the Sir Grout FDD, pages 21 to 28. Dollar figures are Averan calculations for one territory at the average of 44 franchises that held 1.77 territories each. The local advertising minimum is spent by the franchisee and is left out.
Sir Grout charges a royalty of $600 a month for the first three months of operation, then 6% of Gross Revenues or $1,250 a month, whichever is greater. The $1,250 Sir Grout minimum equals 6% of $250,000* a year in the territory. Sir Grout charges 8% on Gross Revenues from work outside the territory, on top of the in-territory royalty.
Sir Grout charges a Brand Fund Fee of $500 a month for each territory and a Business Center Fee of $1,545 a month. The Sir Grout Business Center handles inbound and outbound calls up to 70 hours a week, scheduling and dispatch, and Sir Grout may waive the fee for a second contiguous territory. The Sir Grout FDD lists minimum Royalty and Brand Fund payments as a special risk.
Sir Grout offers a Franchise Option Program that refunds the initial franchise fee after opening in exchange for a 10% royalty for the 10-year term. At the $622,650 average, the Sir Grout charges under that program come to 13.94%*.
Each Sir Grout franchisee must spend at least $3,500 a month on local advertising for the first two years. The Sir Grout requirement ends sooner if Gross Revenues reach $240,000 over 12 consecutive months, and Sir Grout recommends spending 15% to 20% of Gross Revenues on local advertising after that.
Sir Grout charges other fees in set cases. These Sir Grout fees include a $5,000 transfer fee, a $2,500 renewal fee, stone training at $2,245 an attendee, a convention fee of up to $1,500 and optional marketing services such as digital marketing at $595 a month.
Cost to open
Cost to open
| Expenditure | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Right Start Package | $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 terminal | $50 | $500 |
| Business Center Fee, 3 months | $4,635 | $4,635 |
| Additional funds, 3 months | $13,650 | $19,650 |
| Total | $128,310 | $198,655 |
Source: Item 7 of the Sir Grout FDD, pages 28 to 31.
Discounts available
- Sir Grout gives a 20% reduction of the initial franchise fee on the first franchise, $12,000 off the $60,000 fee, to current members and honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Sir Grout gives a 20% reduction of the initial franchise fee on the first franchise, $12,000 off the $60,000 fee, to police officers, firefighters and paramedics or EMTs.
- Sir Grout gives a 25% reduction of the initial franchise fee on the second and later franchises to a buyer who signs for 3 or more Sir Grout franchises in one transaction.
- Sir Grout may give up to 10% off the initial franchise fee to buyers who will operate in a hard-to-serve or underserved market.
- Sir Grout's Franchise Option Program may refund the full initial franchise fee within 10 days of an on-time opening in exchange for a royalty 4 points higher, 10% of Gross Revenues, for the 10-year term.
From Item 5 of the Sir Grout 2026 FDD. The costs on this page use the full initial franchise fee for one unit, before any discount.
A Sir Grout franchise costs $128,310 to $198,655 to open for one territory. The $60,000 Sir Grout initial franchise fee is 46.8%* of the low end. The Sir Grout cover page says $72,224 to $75,599 of the total is paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
The Sir Grout vehicle line runs from $9,500 to $56,000. The low end of the Sir Grout range is a wrap and three months of a lease, and the high end is buying and wrapping a new vehicle. Sir Grout does not expect franchisees to run a retail location.
Sir Grout may finance up to the full initial franchise fee for qualified buyers. Sir Grout franchise fees in 2025 ranged from $0 to $60,000 because of waivers and discounts.
Sir Grout gives a 20% reduction of the initial franchise fee to current and honorably discharged members of the U.S. Armed Forces and to first responders. Sir Grout also gives 25% off the second and later franchises when 3 or more are bought together, and up to 10% off for hard-to-serve or underserved markets.
Locations
Locations, 2023 to 2025
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised at start of year | 51 | 62 | 71 |
| Opened | 11 | 13 | 23 |
| Terminated | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Non-renewed | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reacquired by franchisor | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ceased operations, other reasons | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Franchised at end of year | 62 | 71 | 91 |
| Company-owned at end of year | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transfers to new owners | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Source: Item 20, Tables 1 to 5, pages 69 to 74 of the Sir Grout FDD. Sir Grout counts each franchisee’s territory as an outlet.
Sir Grout went from 51 franchised territories at the start of 2023 to 91 at the end of 2025. Sir Grout opened 47* territories over the three years, 23 of them in 2025, and 6* were terminated. The franchisor operates no Sir Grout outlets of its own.
Florida had the most Sir Grout territories at the end of 2025, with 16. Sir Grout had 7 territories in Pennsylvania and in Arizona, and 6 in California.
Sir Grout had 5 signed territories not yet open at the end of 2025 and projects 12 openings in 2026. Sir Grout lists 5 franchisees on its list of those who left the system in 2025 or have not been in contact.
The Sir Grout FDD lists the financial condition of the franchisor’s guarantor as a special risk. Sir Grout’s parent, HS Group Holding Company, LLC, guarantees the franchisor’s performance, and its audited statements are in Exhibit G.
Questions we get asked
Questions owners ask
How much does it cost to open a Sir Grout franchise?
The 2026 Sir Grout FDD estimates $128,310 to $198,655 for one territory. That Sir Grout estimate includes the $60,000 initial franchise fee, the $11,725 to $15,000 Right Start Package, $9,500 to $56,000 for a vehicle and wrap and $13,650 to $19,650 of additional funds for three months.
What fees does Sir Grout charge?
Sir Grout charges a royalty of 6% of Gross Revenues or $1,250 a month, whichever is greater, after three months at $600. Sir Grout also charges a $500 monthly Brand Fund Fee per territory and a $1,545 monthly Business Center Fee. On Averan’s reading, charges paid to Sir Grout for one territory come to about 9.94%* of the $622,650 average.
How much does a Sir Grout franchise make?
Item 19 reports that 44 Sir Grout franchises operating 78 territories averaged $622,650 of Gross Revenues in 2025, at a median of $496,484. The top quarter of Sir Grout franchises averaged $1,210,352 and the bottom quarter $236,225.
Does Sir Grout report franchisee costs or profit?
Sir Grout reports labor, materials and gross profit for two survey groups in 2026. At 13 Sir Grout franchises with January to June 2026 data, gross profit after labor and materials averaged 64% of Gross Revenues. That Sir Grout figure comes before royalties, marketing, vehicles, insurance and owner pay.
How many Sir Grout locations are there?
Sir Grout had 91 franchised territories and no company-owned outlets at the end of 2025, run by 55 franchises. Sir Grout opened 47* territories from 2023 to 2025 and had 5 signed territories not yet open at December 31, 2025.
How long is a Sir Grout franchise agreement?
The Sir Grout franchise agreement runs 10 years. Sir Grout charges a $2,500 renewal fee if it agrees to renew.
Questions worth putting to Sir Grout
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- Is the revenue in Item 19 gross sales or collected revenue, and how many locations sit below the average?
- What separates the highest-selling locations from the lowest: territory, years open, staffing, or the owner?
- How long does a new location take to reach the average you publish, and what does the build-up look like month by month?
- At what level of sales do the minimum charges stop applying and the percentage take over?
- How many Sir Grout locations closed, were sold, or changed hands last year, and why?
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Where these figures come from
Every figure here comes from Sir Grout Franchising, LLC’s 2026 FDD and is unaudited by us. We are unaffiliated with the brand. Calculations of our own are labeled where they appear. The figures describe past performance at other businesses and are not a projection of yours. This page is an educational summary. It is not an offer to sell a franchise, and it is not financial, legal or tax advice. Sir Grout is a trademark of its owner. How Averan reads a Franchise Disclosure Document.
These figures come from the brand's disclosure. They are not a forecast, an offer to sell a franchise or advice. Source: Sir Grout Franchising, LLC, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, issued 10 April 2026.