How much revenue does a Painter1 franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Painter1 franchise is $422,076. The median revenue is $334,457.

How many Painter1 franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, Painter1 has 42 franchise locations.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Painter1 franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Painter1 franchises. Historical data shows 14 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Painter1 franchisees, with an average loan amount of $178,307. The historical default rate is 7.1%.

Is Painter1 a good franchise to buy?

Painter1 shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. 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.

Painter1

STRATIFY, LLC dba Painter1 offers franchises to qualified individuals and entities to own and operate painting businesses using the Painter1 service marks, trade names, programs, and systems. Franchisees provide quality painting services to the public through the proprietary Painter1 Method of Operation. The business model involves franchising this painting service system, targeting residential and commercial customers seeking professional painting services.

Locations

$80K–$168K

Investment

ServicesColumbus, OHwww.Painter1.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$54,500

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$80,270 – $168,380

Low: $80,270High: $168,380

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

7.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

0.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,917 – $4,750

Item 6 of FDD

7% royalty (min $700/mo) + 0% brand fund (up to 2%) + $250/mo bookkeeping + $1,667-$4,500/mo CRM admin fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Data Based On: 38 franchised outlets that operated for more than 6 months during the 2024 calendar year.

* Average and median gross revenue figures were directly extracted from Table 2: 2024 Average and Median Annual Gross Sales on page 5, which summarizes data for 38 franchised outlets. The document explicitly states that it only discloses gross sales, and not profits or margins, hence net income, net profit, EBITDA, and estimated profit ranges are null.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How Painter1 Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 78% of Home Improvement franchises
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Improvement

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Painter1 Current	$80K – $168K	$55K	7.0%	42
BUDGET BLINDS	$101K – $211K	$20K	3.5%	1,366
Koala Insulation	$195K – $242K	$50K	6.5%	333
CERTA PROPAINTERS	$171K – $321K	$65K	N/A	303
FCI	$184K – $249K	$55K	5.0%	288
That 1 Painter	$113K – $189K	$59K	6.0%	265
Home Improvement Average 63 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 63 Home Improvement franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Painter1 franchisees (2019 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$178,307

Total Volume

$2.5M

Default Rate

7.1%

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

49 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryN/A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Painter1 franchise ranges from $80,270 to $168,380. This includes a franchise fee of $54,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.