
CertaPro Painters
Residential and commercial painting- 2023 Franchise 500 Rank
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#150 Ranked #123 last year
- Initial investment
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$156K - $232K
- Units as of 2022
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372 3.6% over 3 years
The FirstService company was started in 1989 by Jay S. Hennick. It began as a swimming pool management company. In the 1990s, it gave birth to various residential service franchises, referred to as FirstService Brands. In 1992, FirstService started a new company, CertaPro Painters, with the sole aim of making residential and commercial painting services more convenient for homeowners and business owners alike.
CertaPro Painters provides interior and exterior painting services for many people all throughout the U.S. and Canada. There are over 350 franchised locations throughout North America.
Why You May Want to Open a CertaPro Painters Franchise
From beginning to end, your clients may appreciate your work. CertaPro Painters usually keeps in contact with clients to update them on the progress of the project. Painters also typically stay close to the estimation given. This way, clients know what to expect in the final payment. By opening a CertaPro Painters franchise, you may grab the attention of local businesses while being supported by the resources of a national chain. CertaPro Paintersstays to finish the job.
When working at your client's property, CertaPro Painters strives to always take care of it like it's their own. Crews are expected to take time to shift furniture carefully, tape drop cloths and put other precautionary things in place while painting houses. When finished, CertaPro Painters removes all the debris, leaving projects better than when they began.
CertaPro Painters is usually so confident in their work that franchises typically offer a two-year guarantee against lousy workmanship. If clients find that their paint is peeling, blistering, or chipping, they may contact CertaPro Painters, and the team will be happy to take a look at it. When clients hire CertaPro Painters, they are generally guaranteed peace of mind since most teams are certified and insured according to local requirements.
What Might Make a CertPro Painters a Good Choice?
CertaPro Painters is one of the biggest painting companies in North America. This may allow for the expansion of the company for franchisees that are backed by a widely recognized brand.
When you open a CertaPro Painters franchise, you may gain marketing materials with CertaPro Painters trademarks, operation manuals, a business format, a website, and other technological assets necessary to start a painting business.
How to Open a CertaPro Painters Franchise
To be a part of the CertaPro Painters team, you should make sure you are financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. Additionally, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees.
Franchise agreements are usually for about ten years and can be re-upped for a sum at the end of the contract if both parties wish to remain in business with each other. As a franchisee, you might be given an assigned territory that other franchisees cannot work in. This territory typically only applies to residential painting; commercial painting may not be exclusive to set territories.
Getting started with CertaPro Painters is fairly simple. The process usually includes various webinars where you may learn more about the business. Typically, franchisees are required to attend more training regarding clientele, location, and business skills.
If you meet all the requirements, you may be approved and awarded a franchise license. CertaPro Painters is ready to support you in your journey.
Company Overview
About CertaPro Painters
- Industry
- Home Improvement
- Related Categories
- Painting, Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses
- Founded
- 1992
- Parent Company
- FirstService Brands
- Leadership
- Christy Katubi, Director of Corporate Initiatives
- Corporate Address
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2621 Van Buren Ave., #550A
Audubon, PA 19403
Business Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1992 (2023-1992 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 83
- Where seeking
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This company is offering new franchisees throughout the US.
This company is offering new franchisees in the following international regions: Canada
- # of Units
- 372 (as of 2022)
Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a CertaPro Painters franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
Information Circle - $64,900
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Initial Investment
Information Circle - $155,650 - $232,400
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Net Worth Requirement
Information Circle - $200,000 - $250,000
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Cash Requirement
Information Circle - $75,000 - $100,000
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Veteran Incentives
Information Circle - 10% off franchise fee
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Royalty Fee
Information Circle - 5%
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Ad Royalty Fee
Information Circle - 3%
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Term of Agreement
Information Circle - 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- In-House Financing
- CertaPro Painters offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee
- Third Party Financing
- CertaPro Painters has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 40 hours
- Classroom Training
- 80 hours
- Ongoing Support
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Purchasing Co-opsNewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresField OperationsProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
Information Circle - Yes
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Can this franchise be run part time?
Information Circle - No
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Are exclusive territories available?
Information Circle - Yes
Interested in ownership opportunities like CertaPro Painters? Request a free consultation with a Franchise Advisor now.
Franchise 500 Ranking History
Compare where CertaPro Painters landed on this year's Franchise 500 Ranking versus previous years.
Additional Rankings
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Ranked #1 in Painting in 2022
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Ranked #150 in 2023
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Ranked #30 in 2023
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Ranked #78 in 2023
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Ranked #42 in 2022
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