This established grout and tile restoration business has served the Greater Chicago area for more than 15 years and offers steady cash flow, strong margins, and a simple mobile model with no lease. Restoration services remain in demand in all economic conditions because they offer a more affordable alternative to full tile replacement.
Technicians perform most field work. The owner manages estimates, scheduling, administrative tasks, and some occasional hands-on work. A technician is currently being trained to take over estimating, which reduces owner involvement and increases operational depth. The business continues operating smoothly during owner vacations, showing that day-to-day operations do not rely on constant owner presence.
Operating Model Options
• Owner operator
• Manager run: Cash flow supports hiring a general manager at approximately $65K annually, allowing for a semi absentee structure
Team and Franchise Support
• Experienced technicians performing most field work
• Technician in training for estimating
• Cross-training opportunities for staff
• Franchise provides training, documentation, and support
• Established systems reduce ramp-up time and owner dependence
Services Offered
• Tile and grout cleaning
• Regrouting
• Caulking and sealing
• Shower and floor restoration
• Minor tile repairs
• Stone restoration
Growth Opportunities
• Hire additional technicians to increase capacity
• Expand commercial contracts with property managers, hotels, and gyms
• Build referral relationships with tile stores and remodelers
• Increase digital advertising in high-income areas
• Consider adding virtual estimating in the future (not currently implemented)
Low Overhead Mobile Structure
Mobile, home based operation with very low fixed expenses. Includes equipment, supplies, and a branded vehicle for a turnkey transition.
Training and Transition
• Seller will provide three weeks of hands-on training including estimates, scheduling, operations, and staff introductions
• Franchise offers additional training and documentation
Ideal Buyer Profiles
• Buyer operators seeking stable cash flow
• Semi absentee buyers planning to hire a manager
• First time buyers looking for a low risk service business
• Growth focused operators seeking scalable home services
• Buyers wanting a steady, recession resistant model
Key Highlights
• $155,498 annual owner cash flow
• Recession resistant service model
• Technicians handle most field work
• Owner manages estimates, admin, and some hands-on tasks
• Technician in training for estimating
• Smooth operations during owner vacations
• 15 plus years established
• Cash flow supports hiring a manager
• Franchise training and systems included
• Low overhead, mobile structure
• Multiple growth paths including commercial work
Facilities and FF&E
Mobile, home based business with no lease. Includes equipment, supplies, and a branded vehicle.
Support and Training
Two to three weeks of hands-on training included. Franchise provides additional training and documentation.
For more detailed information, please contact listing broker Christine & Domonic Wilkerson at (630) 447-8626 or christine.wilkerson@fcbb.com & domonic.wilkerson@fcbb.com
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