WOW 1 DAY PAINTING
WOW 1 DAY PAINTING franchises provide professional commercial and residential painting services, uniquely focused on completing most projects in one day through strategic operating plans, sufficient trained staff, proprietary software, and a centralized Sales Center for bookings and customer management. Their business model encompasses brand development, comprehensive training, marketing programs, ongoing coaching, and access to exclusive marks. They target homeowners and businesses in a competitive market against local painters, other franchises, and seasonal companies.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 5% sales, marketing & technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data compiled from all WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Franchised Businesses operating in the United States and Canada for at least 1 day in the 20232024 calendar year, covering 56 franchised units.
* All extracted figures are based on the 'U.S. and Canadian Franchisees – Calendar Year 20232024 (reported in US Dollars)' combined table on page 4, using corrected/revised values from the OCR. The document indicates that foreign exchange rates were applied to Canadian figures within this combined chart at an average CAD:USD exchange rate of 0.7302. - average_gross_profit was calculated by multiplying the average_gross_revenue ($563,460) by the Average Gross Profit Margin for 'All Franchisees' (38.8% or 0.388). - best_guess_profit_low was calculated by multiplying the average_gross_revenue ($563,460) by the lowest observed average gross profit margin (38.0% or 0.380) from the 'Franchisees operating over 24 months' segment in the combined U.S. and Canadian table. - best_guess_profit_high was calculated by multiplying the average_gross_revenue ($563,460) by the highest observed average gross profit margin (45.3% or 0.453) from the 'Franchisees operating 12 - 24 months' segment in the combined U.S. and Canadian table.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Current | $88K – $182K | $40K | 6.0% | 44 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $150K – $177K | $127K | 10.0% | 653 |
| SIGN GYPSIES | $4K – $5K | $1K | N/A | 587 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
Home Services Average 130 franchises | $144K – $289K | $53K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 Home Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+15 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for WOW 1 DAY PAINTING franchisees (2018 – 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.
Franchisee Contacts
139 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Misrepresentation and breach of contract claims by a franchisee, with franchisor counterclaims for breach of contract and accounts receivable; subsequent franchisor action for breach of contract and tortious interference resulting in default judgment.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a WOW 1 DAY PAINTING franchise ranges from $88,300 to $182,200. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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