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At a Glance
Products & Services: Interior painting
Number of Locations: 73
Total Investment: $40.85K - 67.95K
Founded: 2005
Began Franchising: 2005
Private Owned
About Fresh Coat
Fresh Coat franchises offer high-volume, interior residential and commercial painting services, which include vaulted ceiling projects, wallpaper removal, plaster and dry wall patching, and staining. Fresh Coat will paint a whole house or just one room, is referral-based, eco-friendly, and offers a "Paint Now, Pay Later" program. Franchisees don't need painting experience; instead, they hire and manage experienced painters.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 71 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 53 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 56 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $40,850 - $67,950
Franchise Fee: $31,900 - $37,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $31,900 - $37,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $30,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days. Meetings & sales boot camps
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,
Other marketing support: Website, Intranet, PR