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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of ColorChef vs Sir Grout including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $121,250 - $162,500 | $78,795 - $131,530 |
Franchise Fee | N/A | $39,500 |
Royalty Fee | - | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | $250/mo.- $500/mo. |
Year Founded | 1980 | 2004 |
Year Franchised | 2005 | 2007 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | Yes/Yes |
Start-up Costs | -/- | No/Yes |
Equipment | -/- | No/Yes |
Inventory | -/- | No/Yes |
Receivables | -/- | No/Yes |
Payroll | -/- | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Classroom Training: 90 hours Additional Training: At headquarters or other location |
Support | - | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | - | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
Operations | - | * Franchise can be run from home * Absentee Ownership Allowed * Number of Employees Required to Run: 3 - 4 |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | Yes |
No longer franchising
SIR GROUT® offers its owners multiple revenue streams - it's like having five franchises for the price of one!
SIR GROUT® is the first home services franchise to offer grout and tile restoration, stone restoration, sandless wood floor restoration,
bathroom remodeling and slip resistance applications to the consumer and commercial markets.