LIME Painting Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

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36
+
1100%
1100%
Investment required

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$126,000 - $201,000
Revenue (AUV)

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$799,000
Undisclosed
Pro
+
n.a.
+
xx%
-xx%
n.a.
Initial franchise fee

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$60,000
Royalty fees

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7.00%
+
up to 3%
Operating Profit

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16.6%

Pro
Franchisees

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36
+
1100%
1100%
Investment required

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$126,000 - $201,000
Franchise fee

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$60,000
Royalty fees

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7.00%
+
up to 3%
Revenue (AUV)

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$799,000
Undisclosed
Pro
+
n.a.
+
xx%
-xx%
n.a.
Operating Profit

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16.6%

Pro

LIME Painting: Redefining Excellence in High-End Home Painting Services

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. This differentiation sets LIME Painting apart from other painting companies by focusing on providing a high-quality experience, using the best materials and techniques, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount (Low) Amount (High)
Initial Franchise Fee $60,000 $60,000
Initial On-Site Training Fee $7,000 $7,000
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 (including pre-opening Technology Fees) $10,000 $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 $65,000
TOTAL $125,700 $201,075

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Competitors

Franchise
Franchisees
Growth
Initial fee
Investment
Revenue
Gross Profit
Operating Profit
Industry

36

+
1100%
1100%
No growth
New

$60,000

$126,000

-

$201,000

n.a.

$799,000

Pro

47.3%

Pro

16.6%

Pro

Home Services

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.

Number of units

2023
Franchised units

3

17

36

Company-owned units

1

1

2

Total units

4

18

38

Competitors

Painter Bros

Investment required
$187,000
-
$386,000
Franchisees
12
+
1100%
1100%

That 1 Painter

Investment required
$113,000
-
$189,000
Franchisees
36
+
n.a.
n.a.

Groovy Hues Peace Love Paint Powerwash

Investment required
$167,000
-
$206,000
Franchisees
10
+
n.a.
n.a.

Fresh Coat Painters

Investment required
$81,000
-
$120,000
Franchisees
174
+
0%
0%

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