How many FIVE STAR PAINTING franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, FIVE STAR PAINTING has 245 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2007.

Can you get an SBA loan for a FIVE STAR PAINTING franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for FIVE STAR PAINTING franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is FIVE STAR PAINTING a good franchise to buy?

FIVE STAR PAINTING shows several positive indicators: established brand with 245+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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FIVE STAR PAINTING

Five Star Painting franchises provide professional painting services for residential and commercial customers, along with other related services and products. The business model involves offering start-up franchises or converting existing painting businesses under the Five Star Painting brand, supported by the franchisor. The target market includes homeowners, businesses, property managers, and commercial clients seeking quality painting solutions.

FDD Year:

245locations

$82K–$195K

Since 2007

ServicesWaco, TXNeighborly (controlled by KKR)www.fivestarpainting.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$45,000

Initial Investment

$82,200 – $194,600

Royalty Rate

6.00%

Brand Fund

2.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$333 – $799

6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $333.25-$449.99/mo software/call center fees

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Data Based On: Data from 208 franchised businesses in operation and reporting sales for the full 12 months of 2025 (the Reporting Period).

* The document provides 'Average and Median Gross Sales Per Capita' and 'Average and Median Gross Sales Per Job' in Item 19, but it does not provide 'Average Gross Revenue per Franchise Unit' or any specific gross profit, net income, net profit, or EBITDA figures per franchise unit. Therefore, these specific fields are set to null as per the instructions.

Extracted Item 19 Section

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How FIVE STAR PAINTING Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 77% of Home Improvement franchises
Top 10 largest franchise system in Home Improvement
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Improvement

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
FIVE STAR PAINTING Current	$82K – $195K	$45K	6.0%	245
BUDGET BLINDS	$101K – $211K	$20K	3.5%	1,366
Koala Insulation	$195K – $242K	$50K	6.5%	333
Five Star Bath Solutions	$162K – $334K	$60K	6.0%	306
CERTA PROPAINTERS	$171K – $321K	$65K	N/A	303
FCI	$184K – $249K	$55K	5.0%	288
Home Improvement Average 64 franchises	$141K – $253K	$51K	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

Top States

1FL

2TX

3GA

4VA

5OH

6WA

7IL

8NJ

9TN

10NC

11MI

12IN

13CO

14LA

15OK

+25 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for FIVE STAR PAINTING franchisees (2014 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$156,203

Total Volume

$11.6M

Default Rate

14.9%

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.

74 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

195 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases3

Includes disputes over past due fees, alleged fraud, negligent misrepresentation, violations of franchise investment protection acts, and impermissible competition/encroachment.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a FIVE STAR PAINTING franchise ranges from $82,200 to $194,600. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.