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PAINTER BROS
Painter Bros franchisees operate painting businesses providing professional residential and commercial painting services to the public, businesses, and government agencies using proprietary methods, systems, top-of-the-line products, and attention to detail. Franchisees receive training, support, proprietary bidding software, and access to larger national accounts, with additional revenue streams from ancillary services such as facility maintenance, paint or graffiti removal, and handyman-type repairs. The business model focuses on franchising these services in defined territories, targeting residential customers, commercial entities, and government clients in a competitive market.
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Franchise Costs
5% royalty + greater of 2% ad fund or $250/mo per territory + $2,000/mo lead generation per territory + $499/mo technology fee + $499/mo CRM fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 26 franchised territories operating for the full 12 months of 2024, as presented in the 'Franchise Outlets - Gross Sales' table.
* Average gross revenue and median gross revenue were extracted directly from the 'Franchise Outlets - Gross Sales' table on page 2. Gross Profit data is provided for 12 franchisees on page 3, but the FDD's 'General Notes' (page 5, Note 3) explicitly state that 'Gross profit means pre-taxed revenue less COGS. These figures do not list all expenses.' This indicates that the provided Gross Profit is before other significant operating expenses (e.g., wages, insurance, utilities, marketing, etc.). While royalty (5%) and advertising/technology ('as much or more' than 5%) expenses for franchisees are mentioned in footnote 1 on page 1 for affiliate outlets, comprehensive percentages or ranges for *all* operating expenses are not provided for franchisees. Therefore, there is insufficient information to reliably calculate average net income, average net profit, average EBITDA, or a best guess profit range as per the instructions.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $461,575
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In the paint-splattered world of home services, Painter Bros emerged from Utah's entrepreneurial hub with a blueprint for scaling painting pros through proprietary software and national accounts. Item 19 unveils franchisee revenue snapshots that outpace many peers, while a stack of SBA loans signals lender confidence in this model's viability. But with layers of fees adding up like coats of primer, does the financial canvas deliver true color for investors?
Item 7 details a startup range of $234,430 to $441,080, kicked off by a $75,000 franchise fee, covering training and territory rights for residential, commercial, and government jobs plus extras like graffiti removal. Ongoing costs bite hard: 5% royalty on gross sales, the greater of 2% brand fund or $250 monthly per territory, $2,000 monthly lead generation, $499 tech fee, and $499 CRM fee—potentially $3,500+ monthly fixed before royalties. Yet Item 19 counters with average gross revenues of $461,575 and a median of $397,910 across 29 franchised units (one corporate), implying top performers exceed half a million while medians hold steady in a competitive field.
Explosive expansion from 11 locations in 2023 to 29 in 2024 marks 164% growth, with 109 projected new units signaling aggressive franchisor momentum since 2017. SBA data shines: 23 loans averaging $216,630 affirm accessibility for funded buyers. These metrics position Painter Bros as a high-octane play in home improvement, where ancillary services boost revenue diversity—but territories demand scrutiny for lead quality and fee drag on net profits amid national account reliance.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How PAINTER BROS Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 97% of Home Improvement franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PAINTER BROS Current | $234K – $441K | $75K | 5.0% | 29 |
| 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 | $139K – $246K | $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 (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for PAINTER BROS franchisees (2023 – 2025)
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.
23 SBA loans on record
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38 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
38 Contacts Available
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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 PAINTER BROS franchise ranges from $234,430 to $441,080. This includes a franchise fee of $75,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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