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The real numbers on owning a Get A Grip franchise

Surface Resurfacing (Bathtubs, Countertops, Tile) · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5
Investment
$58,600–$97,700
Total fees
Outlets
27
Closure signals
0 ceased, 2 terminated
Lawsuits
0

Is Get A Grip worth it? How it compares to 223 similar franchises

Startup costfrom $58,600cheaper than most (median $128,950)
Disclosure honestyGrade Ctypical for the category
Closure rate0.0% of outletsbetter than most (median 1.5%)
Disclosed lawsuits0fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Revenue data for 21 franchised outlets in 2024 (Jan-Dec). Top performer: $2.29M; median ~$239K. One outlet generated only $11.1K (partial year). Per-technician monthly revenue ranges $6.6K–$21.5K.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2 terminations (2024); 1 non-renewal (2022). Minimal recent failures; small, young system.

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Get A Grip franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Get A Grip franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $58,600–$97,700, including a $45,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Get A Grip franchise owners make?
Revenue data for 21 franchised outlets in 2024 (Jan-Dec). Top performer: $2.29M; median ~$239K. One outlet generated only $11.1K (partial year). Per-technician monthly revenue ranges $6.6K–$21.5K. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Get A Grip franchise failure rate?
2 terminations (2024); 1 non-renewal (2022). Minimal recent failures; small, young system.
Is a Get A Grip franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Get A Grip scores C on disclosure honesty. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 34224-202505-07 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Get A Grip or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.