Groutsmith

$GRTSF500 #501
CategoryMaintenance
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Maintenance Businesses
Locations47
Franchisee Count25
Franchise Fee$34,900
Item 7 Low$42,500
Item 7 Midpoint$45,950
Item 7 High$49,400
Royalty FeesFlat $600-$1,250/month (tiered by year, capped at $1,250/month)
Ad / Brand Fund
Sold Not Open0
Founded1992
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business33
Began Franchising2010
HQSarasota, FL
Executives5
LinksWeb
Main Phone(941) 924-4433
FDD IssuedJanuary 27, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 15, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 · 2021 🔒
Franchisor

Groutsmith Franchising, Inc. offers franchises authorizing franchisees to use The Groutsmith trademarks to perform grout and tile restoration and maintenance to residential and commercial customers.

Groutsmith Franchising, Inc., incorporated September 2010 in Nevada, principal office Sarasota, Florida. Affiliate J. Arthur Smith Inc. (founded 1992) operates company-owned Groutsmith location and Smitty's Tile and Grout Solutions product division. Leadership: Jonathan Smith (President/Founder since 1992), Matthew Smith (Treasurer, operates Pinellas County location), Maryanne Smith (Secretary/Business Manager since 1992), Jon Smith (Director of Technical Training since 2005), Samantha Smith (Director of Franchise Sales since 2016).

Groutsmith Franchising, Inc. offers franchises authorizing franchisees to use The Groutsmith trademarks to perform grout and tile restoration and maintenance to residential and commercial customers.

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