Surface Specialists
Home Services · Restoration Services
- Active units
- 46
- Avg unit volume
- $308k
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Surface Specialists
Surface Specialists Systems is a highly reputable and diverse home restoration franchise that offers exceptional options for repairing, refinishing, and remodeling. With a focus on meeting customer needs and budgets, Surface Specialists provides on-site services that keep overhead costs low and offer several advantages over traditional storefront businesses. For over 10 years, Surface Specialists has been recognized as a Best of the Best franchise, thanks to their high levels of franchisee satisfaction and numerous awards from the Franchise Business Review. Starting a Surface Specialists franchise is affordable, with a franchise fee that includes materials and equipment, a large protected territory, and a comprehensive two-week training program. One of the key benefits of owning a Surface Specialists franchise is the freedom to select the services offered, set schedules, pricing, and warranty structures, and control your own future. With the support of a dedicated team and a strong network of existing franchisees, Surface Specialists franchise owners can confidently start and grow their business. Don't just take our word for it, hear from our actual franchise owners who have found career success and personal growth with Surface Specialists. They highlight the outstanding support, quality materials, and continuous encouragement provided by the franchise system. If you're looking for a rewarding and profitable career in the home restoration industry, a Surface Specialists franchise is the perfect choice.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$36k
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — 10% discount off Initial Franchise Fee for eligible veterans, Guard/Reserves, spouses, and children (with conditions).
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations43
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-6.5%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-4.3%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$296k
Average Gross Sales over the stated 12-month Reporting Period
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$50k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open2 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio6.0×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.