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LIME Painting Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

LIME Painting is a residential and commercial painting franchise that provides high-quality painting services with a focus on craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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81
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25%
25%
Franchise fee

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$60,000
Investment

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$127,000 - $277,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$858,000

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16.8%
16.8%
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LIME Painting is a high-end painting franchise that was founded in 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The franchise offers a wide range of residential and commercial painting services, specializing in custom interior and exterior painting, as well as various home improvement and restoration services. 

With a strong emphasis on quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, LIME Painting has positioned itself as a premium brand catering to an affluent clientele who seek exceptional quality and service.

LIME Painting began franchising in 2018, and since then, it has grown rapidly across the United States. 

The company is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, and has established itself as the first and only high-end painting franchise in the industry.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a LIME Painting franchise is $127,000 - $277,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee$60,000
Initial On-Site Training Fee$8,000
Travel Expenses to Corporate Training$2,000 – $3,000
Start-Up Package$2,500 – $3,500
Mobile Unit and Vehicle Wrap Package$6,000 – $8,500
Initial Technology Package$10,000
Technology Fee(s) – 3 to 6 months post-opening$2,700 – $5,400
Initial Marketing Spend$10,000 – $20,000
Digital Marketing Requirement – 3 to 6 months post-opening$4,500 – $9,000
Licenses and Certifications$250 – $675
Insurance – Initial Premium(s)$3,500 – $5,000
Professional Fees$2,000 – $4,000
Additional Funds – 3 to 6 Months$15,250 – $140,000
Total$126,700 – $277,075

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Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee$60,000
Initial On-Site Training Fee$8,000
Travel Expenses to Corporate Training$2,000 – $3,000
Start-Up Package$2,500 – $3,500
Mobile Unit and Vehicle Wrap Package$6,000 – $8,500
Initial Technology Package$10,000
Technology Fee(s) – 3 to 6 months post-opening$2,700 – $5,400
Initial Marketing Spend$10,000 – $20,000
Digital Marketing Requirement – 3 to 6 months post-opening$4,500 – $9,000
Licenses and Certifications$250 – $675
Insurance – Initial Premium(s)$3,500 – $5,000
Professional Fees$2,000 – $4,000
Additional Funds – 3 to 6 Months$15,250 – $140,000
Total$126,700 – $277,075

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is LIME Painting's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

LIME Painting had 92 total units in 2025, of which 81 were franchised-owned and 11 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Competitors

Below are some of

LIME Painting

key competitors in the

Painting

sector.

Franchise
Franchisees
Royalty fee
Total investment
Revenue
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EBITDA
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81

New
+
25%
25%

4% - 7%

$127,000

-

$277,000

$858,000

n.a.

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

45

New
+
-20%
-20%

6.00%

$107,000

-

$168,000

n.a.

$150,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

19

New
+
138%
138%

4.5% - 6%

$80,000

-

$141,000

n.a.

$605,000

$xxx,xxx

24.0%

xx%

n.a.

26

New
+
136%
136%

7.00%

$176,000

-

$237,000

n.a.

$631,000

$xxx,xxx

26.7%

xx%

n.a.

42

New
+
8%
8%

6.00%

$64,000

-

$154,000

n.a.

$487,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

245

New
+
7%
7%

6.00%

$77,000

-

$185,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

10

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

8.50%

$167,000

-

$206,000

n.a.

$154,000

$xxx,xxx

9.9%

xx%

n.a.

Training 

LIME Painting provides comprehensive training for its franchisees to ensure they are well-prepared to run a successful business. 

  1. Sales Training: Franchisees are trained in relational sales tactics, customer communication, and follow-up techniques to effectively engage with clients and close deals.
  2. Management Training: This includes learning how to manage production schedules, supervise team members, and ensure quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
  3. Administrative Training: Franchisees receive instruction on essential business operations, such as administration, financial management, and the use of LIME's proprietary technology platform, LIMEWare, for efficient business management.
  4. Field Training: Hands-on experience in the field with existing franchise owners and the company founder, providing practical knowledge and skills necessary for running a LIME Painting franchise.

Territory Protection

LIME Painting franchise offers territory protection to its franchisees, ensuring that each franchisee has a designated and exclusive geographical area to operate within. 

This exclusive territory is designed to prevent overlap between franchisees, allowing them to build their business without direct competition from other LIME Painting franchise owners in the same market. 

The protected territory is based on a combination of market size and population density, tailored to maximize the business potential for each franchisee.

LIME Painting

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Painting
Franchisees

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81
+
25%
25%
Franchise fee

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$60,000
Investment

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$127,000 - $277,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed
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$858,000

+
16.8%
16.8%
Operating Profit

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n.a.

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Competitors

Below are some of LIME Painting's key competitors in the Painting sector.

Klappenberger & Son

Franchisees

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10
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11%
11%
Investment

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$87,000 - $145,000
Revenue

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Go Painting

Franchisees

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0
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n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$108,000 - $151,000
Revenue

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PaintEZ

Franchisees

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19
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138%
138%
Investment

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$80,000 - $141,000
Revenue

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Painter Bros

Franchisees

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12
+
1100%
1100%
Investment

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$187,000 - $386,000
Revenue

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Color World Painting

Franchisees

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45
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-20%
-20%
Investment

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$107,000 - $168,000
Revenue

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That 1 Painter

Franchisees

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36
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$113,000 - $189,000
Revenue

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