The Grout Grouch opportunity changes the face of tile.

The tile maintenance/repair/regrouting market has options and opportunities that are waiting for new business owners. No experience needed to master this simple to learn business, that you can run out of your home. Todays grouts are made in a more "environmentally friendly" manner and don't last as long, creating the demand for this service. Additionally, repairing and preventing water damage is a significant part of the Grout Grouch™ menu of services. How strong is the overall demand for this service? If you look at a tile store and its sales today, those are the future re-grouting customers. The need will always exist.

WHY BECOME A GROUT GROUCH™ FRANCHISEE?

You can enjoy a competitive edge over independent small business owners because of teamwork and shared advantages that include:

• Name Recognition
• Low Investment
• Home based business
• Low Overhead
• Booming industry with little competition
• Hands on training
• Work at your own pace
• No experience needed
• Small inventory requirement
• Year round business
• Pre-set appointments
• Continuing Advertising Support

Large Customer Base:

• Homeowners
• Apartments
• Condos
• Offices
• Restaurants
• Hotels and Motels
• Schools
• Hospitals
• Real estate agents
• Home remodelers
• Plumbers/Builders
• Tile Setters
• Tile and Grout companies

FRANCHISE ADVANTAGE

There are a number of key ways in which you as a franchisee can benefit from the Grout Grouch™ experience. First and most important is the system we have developed for ongoing scheduling of estimates. Through our toll-free 1-800 number, we will assist with estimates for requests in your territory. With 15 years' experience in the industry, we understand the importance of a competitive, timely estimate – but one that will also make financial sense for the franchisee. We answer the calls, schedule estimates, and have the know-how to monitor business via our industry statistics. Our customized computer tracks advertising, determines leads, and schedules appointments. Our customized computer program tracks and handles initial calls so that the franchisee doesn't have to.

At Grout Grouch™, you're not simply buying a franchise or business opportunity, you are investing in a proven system with a team of professionals. A team that will help you in the following ways:

• ongoing scheduling of estimates
• telephone consultation support
• on-going advisory services
• advertising assistance for local media

GROUT GROUCH™ BELIEFS

We've gone to great lengths to develop a unique system that will deliver you unparalleled advantages. Our franchisees are our focus today and in the future will always be to help them grow their businesses and maximize profits.