Established Grout Doctor Territory – Minneapolis, MN
The Grout Doctor franchise for sale in Minneapolis, Minnesota
List Price: $25,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$123,580 USD
Cash Flow
$25,000 – $50,000
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
Upon Inquiry
Value of Assets
Less than $25,000
Year Established
Upon Inquiry
Business Operates From
My home
Location Is
N/A
Approx. Monthly Rent
N/A
Total Employees
Upon Inquiry
NoneTransition
Support
SomewhatPrice/Terms
Flexibility
NoneSeller financing Available
Full-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
An outstanding opportunity is now available to acquire a long-established Grout Doctor territory serving the Minneapolis, Minnesota market.
This territory operated successfully for more than 15 years, earning a strong reputation for quality workmanship, reliable service, and customer satisfaction. The business became heavily referral-driven through long-standing customer relationships and strong local brand recognition. The territory is now available following the owner’s retirement.
Although operations have been paused for over a year, the market continues to generate customer inquiries and service leads, demonstrating ongoing demand for grout, tile, and stone restoration services including:
- Tile and grout cleaning
- Grout sealing and recoloring
- Regrouting and grout repair
- Caulking and recaulking
- Tile replacement and repair
- Natural stone cleaning and sealing
Highlights Include:
*Established territory with more than a decade of market presence
*Existing customer recognition and brand awareness
*Proven service market with long-standing operational history
*Existing digital and online business infrastructure
*Opportunity to build upon an established customer base
*Low-overhead, home-based/mobile business model
*Protected franchise territory
*Corporate training and ongoing support provided
*Strong opportunity for continued growth in both residential and commercial services
The Minneapolis market continues to offer strong demand for specialized home service businesses, particularly within tile restoration, maintenance, and remodeling support services.
This is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneur or owner-operator looking to step into an established market with an existing foundation already in place.
For additional information regarding this resale opportunity, please contact us directly.
Growth opportunities
The Minneapolis market offers significant growth potential due to its large inventory of aging homes, strong home values, and ongoing demand for remodeling and restoration services. Many homes throughout Minneapolis and surrounding communities were built between the 1940s and 1980s, creating a substantial opportunity for grout repair, regrouting, caulking, tile replacement, and natural stone restoration services. The Twin Cities continue to experience housing shortages, leading many homeowners to renovate their existing properties. Residential remodeling activity has increased substantially as homeowners invest in maintaining and upgrading their homes. The market also presents opportunities to develop referral partnerships with real estate agents, property managers, remodelers, flooring contractors, and cleaning companies. Additional growth can be achieved through targeted digital marketing, Google Business Profile optimization, and expanding commercial services to apartment communities, hotels, senior living facilities, and office properties. With a large metropolitan population and a strong culture of home improvement, Minneapolis provides a great platform for a Grout Doctor® owner to build recurring customer relationships.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
A Grout Doctor owner operates a local tile and grout restoration business, managing day-to-day operations while building customer relationships and growing the company. Responsibilities include meeting with homeowners, providing estimates, scheduling jobs, overseeing service quality, managing technicians, implementing local marketing efforts, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Owners focus on delivering professional restoration services while developing a profitable, community-based business.
Additional Info
The amount list under Gross Revenue is a 3 year average while location was in operation.
Asset Description
Included are the tools and branded products necessary to complete the services that we offer.
Reason for Selling
Retirement
About The Grout Doctor
The Grout Doctor is a leading franchise specializing in grout, tile, and natural stone restoration, cleaning, and maintenance. Established in 1992 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, the brand has grown to over 83 locations across the U.S., offering services such as grout cleaning, repair, sealing, re-grouting, and re-coloring. The Grout Doctor is known for its eco-friendly approach, providing cost-effective alternatives to full tile replacement, which appeals to homeowners and businesses alike. Key services include tile and grout cleaning, natural stone sealing, and re-caulking for bathtubs and showers. The brand’s proprietary renewal systems restore tiled areas to like-new conditions quickly and cost-effectively. With a focus on customer satisfaction and a proven business model, The Grout Doctor continues to attract franchisees seeking a low-cost, high-demand opportunity in the home services sector.
Franchisee Support
The Grout Doctor equips its franchisees with extensive training and ongoing assistance to help them excel in their businesses. Initial training includes 45 hours of on-the-job experience, 15 hours of classroom instruction, and an additional 40 hours of hands-on practice, all included in the franchise fees. Franchisees continue to receive support through newsletters, meetings and conventions, a toll-free support line, grand opening assistance, online resources, security and safety procedures, proprietary software, field operations guidance, and access to a franchisee intranet. To further promote growth and customer outreach, The Grout Doctor offers marketing support, including co-op advertising, ad templates, social media strategies, SEO, and website development.
Brand Accolades & Awards
The Grout Doctor has earned numerous accolades, affirming its leadership in grout and tile restoration. Key recognitions include being named a Top 100 Game Changer for 2024 by Franchise Dictionary Magazine for innovation and community impact. It has also received multiple Franchise Business Review (FBR) awards, such as the 2020 & 2021 Top Franchise Satisfaction Award and inclusion in the 2020 Top Franchise Hall of Fame. Entrepreneur Magazine has consistently ranked The Grout Doctor among the Top Low-Cost Franchises under $50,000 from 2022-2025 and recognized it as a Top Franchise for Veterans in 2019. Additional honors include the 2022 Best Specialist Grout Care & Maintenance Solutions Franchise and the Franchise Awards 2020 by Corporate Vision, highlighting its expertise, affordability, and franchise excellence.
Industry / Market
The global tile grout market is projected to grow from $2.75 billion in 2024 to $4.48 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 7.2%. This growth is driven by increasing construction activities worldwide, which boost demand for durable grout solutions.
Ideal Owner
The ideal owner for a The Grout Doctor franchise is an entrepreneurial self-starter with a passion for home maintenance and restoration. They should be customer-focused, detail-oriented, and adept at managing a mobile, home-based business. Key traits include strong customer service skills for building trust and maintaining client relationships, solid organizational skills to efficiently handle scheduling and project management, and flexibility to operate both on-site and from home. While prior experience in tile and grout maintenance is not mandatory, having technical aptitude or a willingness to learn can be advantageous for success in this hands-on service business.