Our Ideal Franchisee

A Surface Specialists® home improvement franchise is not for everyone. Though experience in some sort of a hands-on field is beneficial, it is not required.  Our franchise owners come from all walks of life including serving in the military, repairing copy machines, running a bread route, and an information technology manager just to name a few.

Here are some of the best refinishing franchise qualities that make an ideal candidate.

Physical Requirements

• Good manual dexterity / Works well with their hands
• Able to complete basic home repairs
• Good health and vision (cannot be color blind)
• Has an eye for detail
• Able to kneel and/or bend for extended periods of time

Financial Requirements

• Cash Liquidity of $25,000
• Stable Credit History
• Ability to fund expenses while building the business

Personality Traits

• Honest and trustworthy
• Self-Motivated with the initiative to succeed
• Determined and believe in yourself
• Able to follow a proven system and can take direction
• Willing to put in the hard work and commitment
• Willing to take risks

Business Requirements

• Blue-collar skills with an executive mind set
• Managerial skills necessary to operate a business
• Manage / balance both field and office tasks
• Create your own job satisfaction
• Set and achieve goals
• Provide quality repair work
• Offer excellent customer service