The franchise offered is for the operation of either a granite and stone countertop sales and installation shop that orders slabs as needed, fabricates them and performs installations (--Express Model--), a granite and stone countertop sales, fabrication and installation shop that has an inventory of slabs onsite (--Standard Model--) or a granite and stone countertop sales, fabrication and installation shop that has an inventory of slabs onsite and uses digital technology and automation to fabricate slabs (--Digital Model--) for home improvement and construction projects. Besides opening as a new business (--Startup Franchise--) there is also an option to convert an existing granite, marble or solid surface shop into either an Express, Standard or Digital Model (--Conversion Franchise--). These are service oriented businesses that offers a wide selection of imported granite and stone slabs that are customized into countertops while incorporating an efficient and simplistic approach to production and daily operations, under the name --Granite America --.When you became a franchise of a Granite America , you will offer unique products that are superior and NOT available in the marketplace. In other words, you won t find our products anywhere else! As a Granite America franchise you are a one- stop solution for sales, fabrication and installation. Not only will you be able to transform residential homes, you will also meet the demand for commercial businesses such as: restaurants, hotels, retail stores, casinos and MORE! We have several markets available across the United States so don t wait!You will receive a protected territory.We provide comprehensive training at our corporate office.We provide you with onsite assistance and guidance.You will learn how to maximize your materials...our motto is --No materials go to waste!--You choose which business model to operate. Learn More.We have attractive foreign investor programs. Learn About our EB-5 Franchise Program.You will have extensive management team support at your fingertips.You inherit all our relationships with our vendors and suppliers.Startup Franchise; for a Standard Model, the Initial Franchise Fee is $12,500 for a Conversion Franchise or $25,000 for a Startup Franchise; for a Digital Model, the Initial Franchise Fee is $25,000 for a Conversion Franchise or $40,000 for a Startup Franchise with protected rights to operate in a specific area defined by the franchisor. Additional franchises will be available for $10,000 for an Express Model or $15,000 for either a Standard Model or Digital Model per franchise. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Granite America Express Model ranges from $32,250 to $116,000 for a Conversion Franchise or from $162,850 to $270,450 for a Startup Franchise; for a Standard Model from $66,950 to $180,200 for a Conversion Franchise or from $327,650 to $576,200 for a Startup Franchise; and for a Digital Model from $742,300 to $969,100 for a Conversion Franchise or from $1,121,000 to $1,463,100 for a Startup Franchise which will depend on a number of factors that are fully discussed in Item 7 and includes the Initial Franchise Fee that must be paid to the Franchisor.