Overview
Though Surface Specialists franchises have been business since 1981, there are still a lot of people unaware of the great franchise opportunities available to them as alternatives to typical kitchen and bath remodeling. We are looking for qualified, motivated and committed individuals who will build the value of the Surface Specialists name, follow our proven operating system and use our ongoing support to dominate local markets and get the word out to the nation that there are better and lower cost alternatives to complete remodeling!
Products & Services
Prior to joining Surface Specialists as a franchisee in 1989, Dan already had substantial history and experience within the home improvement industry. At only 22, he oversaw 22 crews for a remodeling company in the New York area. After marrying his wife, Miranda, they relocated to North Carolina where Dan began building houses. Looking for something new, he went to work for a national kitchen and bath cabinet company where he quickly became the district manager. During this time, he had a chip in his tub that needed to be repaired. The company that came out to perform the work was there about 30 minutes and charged him $125.
This interesting process, especially for this fee, always stuck with him. Then in 1989, his father in-law decided he wanted to financially support one of his children to open their own business. When all of his children passed, Dan was given the opportunity. He immediately took him up on the offer and began searching for the perfect business. Remembering that chip repair, he went looking for a repair and refinishing company and through his research and speaking with Wayne, determined Surface Specialists was the best franchise.
Dan & Miranda owned and operated the Surface Specialists franchise in Charlotte, NC through April of 2005, when they sold it to concentrate solely on developing the franchise system. They built the largest franchise to date and achieved sales of over $1,000,000 for each of the final five years they owned it. It is Dan’s vast expertise and knowledge of how to run a successful franchise that we are ready and able to pass onto all of our franchises.
Training & Support
From the first day, you will experience on-the-job training, learning techniques essential to becoming an expert in the field. In addition, you will be provided with our confidential manuals, classroom training and instructional videotapes. You may not open your Surface Specialists kitchen and bath franchise unless you successfully complete the initial training program.
Ongoing support is one of the best advantages that franchising has to offer over independent businesses. Not only will you have 24/7 access directly to the franchisor, you have the entire network of Surface Specialists franchises to count on for technical support. Any problem that you might experience, we have probably seen and can help you resolve quickly.
Why Surface Specialists?
Another benefit is the commute to the office. A walk down the hall or stairs to get to your home based office can add up to several hours saved over the course of even just a week. If you are used to wearing suits to work, you also know how expensive and uncomfortable this can be. Most of our franchises wear t-shirts and jeans and/or khakis as their daily "uniform".
To work from home also enables you the ability to set your own hours and have a more flexible schedule. You are more likely to be able to attend special events or school activities with your family.
Are You a Good Fit for Surface Specialists?
- 15 days of comprehensive training; including round trip transportation and lodging
- All the tools and equipment necessary to perform the services for all our profit centers
- Product and materials to generate over $10,000 worth of sales
- Our confidential Field Manual, Office Manual, Tubliner Manual and MSDS sheets
- A printing and marketing package including business cards, letterhead, envelopes, invoices, work orders, warranty flyers, promotional brochures and personalized marketing materials
- Administrative, management, marketing and sales training
A portion of this fee also supports the cost to develop and organize the franchise and related systems, our expenses in connection with selecting franchisees, the support provided prior to opening and compliance with various laws.