Surface Specialists

At Surface Specialists we are guided by a simple philosophy: Provide quality bathtub repair and refinishing products and services to our customers in a prompt, professional manner. Since entering the tub refinishing and repair industry in 1981, we have developed and refined our process to be the finest available anywhere. It is our passion and our trademark.
Over the years, Surface Specialists has expanded our bathroom and kitchen refinishing and repair services for tubs, sinks and countertops to include acrylic tubliner and wall installation, converting tubs to whirlpools, glass scratch removal and turning existing bathtubs into safety or handicap accessible walk in showers. Please tour our web site to learn more about our services, local service providers and franchise opportunities.
WHY this industry?
Constant demand for bath remodeling at various level price points
High net profit margin
Benefits of a Home-based business
WHY Surface Specialists?
Franchisors Passion and In-Depth Experience in the industry
Our ability to not just offer cosmetic tub repairs; but to perform structural repairs allowing us to represent over 80 manufacturers across the country
Diversity of Services; we offer more services than our competitors and a variety of mix and match product lines that allow us to meet customers price point at any level
OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE
A person with blue collar skills and a white collar mind. Our franchisees need to be hands-on owners, reliable, responsive, have high standards for quality, be good at working with their hands and have an interest in the home improvement industry.
AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: Registering in all states
HOT Regions/Desirable: All available
NOT available: Some states have limited availability, others are completely available
Available in Canada: Yes
International Referrals: No
BACKGROUND
Year founded: 1980
Year franchised: 1982
Number of franchises currently operating: 44
Number of corporate owned franchises: 0
Home Based: Yes
Absentee ownership available: No
Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: No
Average number of employees required: 2-3
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Franchise fee: $36,000
Do you provide earnings guidance in Item 19 in your FDD: Yes
Total investment range: We only offer Single: $43,200 to $56,000 (including Franchise Fee)
Liquidity (cash, stocks, bonds) requirement: $35,000
Net worth requirement: $100,000
Royalty: 5%
Additional fees:
Financial assistance available: Yes, up to $7,000
VetFran program: No
SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED:
Training and support program details: 2 weeks training; 24/7 support, monthly newsletter, annual franchise meeting (lodging & meals included), personal optimized webpage on company website, franchise only portal for ordering and support documentation
Cost for Training:
a. Investor: Meals, local transportation
b. Others: All expenses
c. Later for new hires: Franchisee responsible for training their new hires; exceptions can be made based on individual request.
Lodging and airfare included: Yes, for 1 owner
Site selection assistance: NA
Lease negotiation assistance: NA
Mentor following training: Yes
Length of mentoring Franchisee: Franchisor mentors for duration of Franchise Agreement
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