The Grout Medic Franchise
See your future with The Grout Medic

HISTORY
The Grout Medic, in response to exploding customer demand, was founded under the commitment that our company could provide customers a viable, long term, cost effective, alternative on whether to replace expensive worn tile and grout. In doing so our business plan was developed and designed to respond to customers wants and expectations when it comes to choices, prices, and convenience. Since that time The Grout Medic has quickly established itself as the premier national brand for aftermarket grout services by leveraging a proven business and technical training system allowing our franchisees to provide unparalleled product solutions and quality service. Using proprietary products, tools and services, The Grout Medic experts use state of the art solutions to give customers quality, guaranteed, professional results backed by the assurance of a national brand that they can trust. By becoming a member of the Grout Medic franchise family these resources will allow you to leverage your talents and succeed with the help of a organization designed solely to see you grow and profit whether you are the owner / operator or a large business with many employees.

CUSTOMERS
The Grout Medic specializes in performing services on existing grout and tile surfaces. Each Grout Medic is trained to evaluate customer needs, prescribe and perform the procedures in a professional and courteous manner while exceeding customer expectations. The Grout Medic can perform all of our services on any of the areas listed below plus many others in both a residential and commercial environment. Our customers range from the individual homeowner to Fortune 500 companies and each individual job is designed to bring grout and tile back to life and protect it for years to come.

SERVICES – Commercial & Residential
With over 2.89 Billion square feet of ceramic tile sold in 2003; the potential for the aftercare market is unlimited. The Grout Medic offers our customers the solution to their problems whether involving walls or floors with their ceramic tile. The Grout Medic can remove and replace grout, clean and seal grout as well as staining grout (change color) without removing it.We also remove and replace broken tiles, repair hollow / loose tiles while saving our customers money when compared to costly replacement yet providing the same “new look.”

TRAINING AND SUPPORT
The Grout Medic Franchise Provides Support Through:

MARKETING - Responsible for helping you obtain customers for your area. We actually market for you! This is a truly valuable team providing a valuable service. This team is comprised of seasoned professionals specially trained in the Grout Medic's trademark way of doing things. They are good and we do not mind saying so! Responsible for answering questions or resolving problems that you might have regarding various aspects of management, systems, job support, or any other questions regarding the operation of your business.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT - Responsible for all technical questions relating to our systems, employee tasks or services performed for a customer, customer “How To”, Sales, and the scheduling or planning thereof. Also maintains your “Line to Answers”.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Responsible for your continuing growth in the area of knowledge of our profession through periodic publications sent to you and "self study" courses obtained by The Grout Medic™. Also keeps you aware of new developments in areas affecting your business.

The Grout Medic™ Provides Training on:

• Business Start-Up
• Processing Forms & Procedures
• Operations
• Our System
• Customer Retention System
• Building Your Business
• Business Management
• How to Get Customers

WHAT MAKES THE GROUT MEDIC DIFFERENT?

· Top - quality Services With our top rated program, you are largely insulated from costly errors made while trying to go it alone. We establish you with a solid Program thus ensuring your growth. We show you what, how, and when to offer our services-no guessing!

· The Advantage

• Low Risk
• Quicker Setup, Higher Sales, Higher Profit, and Increased Equity
• Be your own boss
• Training
• Support and Ongoing Assistance
• Collective Buying Power
• Regional and National Marketing
• System, Policies and Procedures
• Mutual Destiny Research and Development

· Low-cost/ Easy Start-up The Grout Medic' start up cost is among the lowest in the industry, yet, we in no way sacrifice on quality. We take the “guess work” out of starting your business . Our Franchise Operations are delivered complete, ready to open the doors to your waiting customers. It is a turnkey operation.

· Solid Financial Strength With our proven marketing you will undoubtedly grow professionally and financially using our methods. Can you imagine starting your business on your own with no one to turn to for help? Your growth is our business, and your success is our top priority!

· Superior Operating Systems Our leadership in the Grout and Tile industry and operating efficiencies combines to build you value and financial strength. All of our operating systems are designed and managed with you in mind. Each system is designed and managed by professionals with years of experience in the industry. You will directly benefit from this experience and leadership.

We are a rapidly expanding organization with new locations opening each month throughout the United States. If you are interested in owning your own business, the time is now. The grout and tile industry is one of the only industries that offers no "after care" market.

The Grout Medic has developed easy to learn methods that can be taught to people from any type of work background. We offer full training from office to hands on technical training along with support every step of the way. The Grout Medic will give you the satisfaction of owning your own business while becoming part of a larger organization that is there to help you achieve your personal goals. Find out what the future holds today while your area is still available. Take the first step to a brighter future and contact us today!

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