BOARD AND BRUSH CREATIVE STUDIO
Board and Brush Creative Studio franchises operate instructional workshop studios where customers create high-quality hand-painted wood signs and specialty items through in-person and virtual classes, private events, pre-made projects, and at-home kits. The business uses proprietary designs, techniques, and standards in a fun, relaxed atmosphere allowing customers to bring alcoholic beverages. The target market includes adult women, couples, business groups, and social groups seeking creative arts activities in high-traffic locations.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 1% brand fund (up to 3%) + $157/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 176 franchised outlets open for the full 12 months in 2024, after excluding 11 new/exited and 6 non-compliant outlets as described in Item 19.
* Average gross revenue from Table 1 was cross-referenced with a weighted average calculation based on segmented data in Table 4, showing consistency. Revenue top quartile is derived from the average revenue of the Top 10 Outlets (Table 2). Revenue bottom quartile is derived from the average gross revenue of the Bottom 10 Outlets (Table 3), as explicit quartile data was not available.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How BOARD AND BRUSH CREATIVE STUDIO Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Arts & Crafts (ranked #1 of 6)
- #1 largest franchise system in Arts & Crafts
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Arts & Crafts
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BOARD AND BRUSH CREATIVE STUDIO Current | $75K – $100K | $25K | 6.0% | 193 |
| COLOR ME MINE LLC | $180K – $438K | $30K | 5.0% | 112 |
| Pinot's Palette | $119K – $259K | $25K | 6.0% | 67 |
| Hawaii Fluid Art | $182K – $340K | $65K | 8.0% | 21 |
| The Hot Spot | $80K – $155K | $40K | 5.0% | 6 |
| Extreme Art Studio | $119K – $355K | $45K | 8.0% | N/A |
Arts & Crafts Average 6 franchises | $126K – $274K | $38K | 6.3% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 6 Arts & Crafts franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+29 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BOARD AND BRUSH CREATIVE STUDIO franchisees (2017 – 2017)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
294 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a BOARD AND BRUSH CREATIVE STUDIO franchise ranges from $75,489 to $99,761. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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