#304
At a Glance
Products & Services: Residential & commercial painting
Number of Locations: 74
Total Investment: $25.71K - 80.35K
Founded: 2002
Began Franchising: 2005
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 58 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 49 | 9 | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 | 47 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 58 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $25,710 - $80,350
Franchise Fee: $10,000 - $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-2%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $10,000 - $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-2%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $10,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% 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: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 3-5 days. Weekly teleconferences; employee-training DVDs; annual convention; training manual
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Website, graphic design
Franchise Ranking History
Fastest-Growing: #88 (2009),
Low-Cost: #61 (2012),
Top Homebased: #92 (2012),