The Grout Doctor
Our Vision The Grout Doctor® is in the business of renewing existing grout and tile to its original beauty. We fulfill our vision - to help homeowners and business owners enjoy the beauty of their grout, tile and stone - while minimizing maintenance. Our Memberships As members of both the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and the International Franchise Association (IFA), we've positioned ourselves to have a direct association with, and easy access to, some of the most committed professionals in our industry. Our franchisees also enjoy these same benefits. Our History For many years there has been a demand for someone to do grout repair and minor tile repairs. The Grout Doctor® was founded to fill that niche in the market. In 1992-93, franchises were sold in California and Arizona. The Grout Doctor® then continued expanding through area developers offering an independent contractor program. Grout Doctor Global Franchise Corp. was subsequently formed in 2001 and promptly began offering franchises throughout The United States. The Grout Doctor’s history timeline will give you a better look at us and how we’ve grown. Our Founder Our Founder, James Baity, developed a system that made it possible to teach tile and grout repair to people of all backgrounds. Mr. Baity first recognized the strong need for grout and tile maintenance services after working in the tile industry for many years. He held many positions with large tile companies as a tile setter and as a manager before he became a self employed tile contractor for more then forty years. Mr. Baity is the author of "How To Get The Gold Out Of Grout." This book is currently used in the training of new Grout Doctor franchisees. Grout repair is a specialized trade. All Grout Doctors are trained to become an expert in their field.