PAINTING WITH A TWIST

Item 7 lays out the full investment from $119,000 to $255,500, covering build-out for a 1,500-3,000 sq ft space, easels, supplies, and initial marketing. The $25,000 franchise fee gets you into a proven system with 12 days of training in Louisiana, operations manuals, and vendor access for paints and SIPs software. Ongoing fees hit 6% royalty on gross sales plus 2% ad fund and a $105 monthly tech fee (jumping to $150 in October 2024), keeping standards tight across decor and promotions. At 219 franchised units and one corporate spot, the system's mature but flatlined—no net growth from 2022 to 2023.

Item 19 shines here: average gross revenue clocks $251,747 with a median of $228,244, suggesting most owners hover around $200K+ annually before expenses. Low terminations (just 2) and non-renewals (3) signal stability, though 18 transfers hint at some owners cashing out. Projected 7 new units show modest optimism, but zero growth raises flags in a competitive events market. For hands-on operators targeting women 21+ in suburbs, these numbers point to viable cash flow if you nail local marketing—potentially EBITDA north of 20% after $100K-$150K operating costs.