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Appell Striping
Appell Striping franchises provide proprietary parking lot maintenance and striping products and services, including paving, sealcoating, and related offerings with a lifetime guarantee, primarily targeting businesses but also industrial and residential facilities. Franchisees operate using a unique system that includes proprietary methods, know-how, software, operations manual, and marks like 'Appell Striping'. The business model allows operation from a home office with a vehicle, trailer, and storage space, supported by national accounts programs and affiliate resources.
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Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 1% ad fund + $410-$600/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 11 franchised territories from 5 reporting franchisees in operation for the 2025 calendar year.
* Calculated average gross revenue for franchised territories: Total gross sales from 5 reporting franchisees ($1,891,362) divided by the total number of territories (11) = $171,942.0.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $171,942
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Key Insights
- Higher investment than 89% of Home Improvement franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Appell Striping Current | $225K – $477K | $5K | 8.0% | 11 |
| BUDGET BLINDS | $101K – $211K | $20K | 3.5% | 1,355 |
| Koala Insulation | $195K – $242K | $50K | 6.5% | 333 |
| That 1 Painter | $97K – $137K | $59K | 6.0% | 315 |
| Five Star Bath Solutions | $162K – $334K | $60K | 6.0% | 306 |
| CERTA PROPAINTERS | $171K – $321K | $65K | N/A | 303 |
Home Improvement Average 64 franchises | $142K – $255K | $50K | 6.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 64 Home Improvement franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a Appell Striping franchise ranges from $224,907 to $477,178. This includes a franchise fee of $5,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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