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title: "Sir Grout Enters Ohio, Welcomes New Franchise Owner"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/b2e8da98-bd3a-42fd-a102-04a747274f8c
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240628_sir_grout_enters_ohio_welcomes_new_franchise_owner.html
category: "Flooring"
industry: "Home Services"
segment: "Flooring"
published: 2024-06-28T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:43:02.545Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581578731548-c64695cc6952?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Sir Grout Enters Ohio, Welcomes New Franchise Owner

**TL;DR:** Sir Grout has awarded a territory in Springfield, Ohio to first-time franchise owner Ted Ford, marking the brand's first location in the state. Ford, formerly in insurance, was drawn to Sir Grout's business model and products, including an anti-skid application.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-06-28. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240628_sir_grout_enters_ohio_welcomes_new_franchise_owner.html).*

## Story

Sir Grout has awarded a territory in Springfield, Ohio to first-time franchise owner Ted Ford. This marks Sir Grout's first location in the state.

Ford comes from a career in insurance where he specialized in claims, specialty insurance, nonprofit and medical malpractice work. Most recently, he worked for a large hospital system in Cincinnati.

“I'm proud to introduce Sir Grout to my home state of Ohio,” said Ford. “By offering this new service, homeowners can now consider a more affordable way to refresh and restore hard surfaces without sacrificing on quality. Coming from the world of slip and fall insurance claims, I was also impressed with Sir Grout's anti-skid application that can keep customers safer in their own homes and help businesses reduce claims due to slippery flooring or other surfaces.”

Ford worked for himself and for corporations most of his career. “I reached a point in my life where I wanted to exit the corporate world, but I still wanted the support and the benefits that come with franchise ownership. Sir Grout is a natural fit for my career goals, and I’m ready to replicate their tried-and-true business model in communities across Central Ohio.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Home Services (sector)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- home services (topic)
- new location (topic)
- ohio (location)
- Sir Grout (company)
- franchise owner (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240628_sir_grout_enters_ohio_welcomes_new_franchise_owner.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/b2e8da98-bd3a-42fd-a102-04a747274f8c).