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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 + 2% advertising fee + $499/mo technology fee + $499/mo CRM fee + $45-$60/mo OSHA compliance fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 21 franchised outlets (12 full-time and 9 part-time) that operated for the full 12 months in 2025.
* Average gross revenue calculated as the mean of individual gross sales from 12 full-time franchisees and 9 part-time franchisees. Total units: 21. Average gross profit calculated as the mean of individual gross profits from 12 full-time franchisees and 9 part-time franchisees. Median gross revenue is the median of all individual gross sales.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $436,041
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Key Insights
- Higher investment than 76% of Home Improvement franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PAINTER BROS Current | $188K – $376K | $75K | 5.0% | 41 |
| 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 |
| FCI | $202K – $283K | $55K | 5.0% | 309 |
| Five Star Bath Solutions | $162K – $334K | $60K | 6.0% | 306 |
Home Improvement Average 68 franchises | $142K – $254K | $50K | 6.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 68 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
+6 more 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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27 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
27 Contacts Available
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Litigation (Item 3)
One former franchisee filed a claim asserting fraud, negligent and intentional misrepresentation, breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, civil conspiracy, and violation of the Utah Business Opportunity Disclosure Act, primarily related to allegations concerning software performance. The claimant seeks damages of approximately $200,000. The matter is pending.
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 $187,579 to $375,874. This includes a franchise fee of $75,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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