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Painter Bros Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Painter Bros specializes in residential and commercial painting, with services extending to power washing and epoxy flooring. Franchisees are provided with training, marketing resources, and a scalable business model to help grow their operations.

Painter Bros is a professional painting and home services company founded in 2014 by Zach Tanner in Lehi, Utah. Headquartered in the same city, the company has grown to offer a wide range of services, including residential and commercial painting, specialty finishes, cabinet refinishing, epoxy flooring, and remodeling services.

The franchise began its expansion in 2017, allowing entrepreneurs to join its mission of delivering consistent, high-quality services to various markets across the United States. Painter Bros has since established over 30 franchise locations, leveraging its proven business model and innovative approach to support its franchisees.

What sets Painter Bros apart from its competitors is its focus on technology, pre-developed markets, and strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 companies.

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
Initial franchise fee $65,000 – $65,000
AMPP CIP level 1 course training $2,800 – $3,000
Initial training fees and travel, lodging, food, and other expenses while training $12,500 – $20,500
Painter contractor license $0 – $1,000
Rent (3 months of rent, plus a security deposit) $0 – $7,000
Management/Admin costs $9,000 – $32,000
Office supplies $0 – $1,000
Computers, hardware, and software $4,000 – $6,500
Painting equipment and supplies $0 – $5,000
Estimator’s vehicle $0 – $20,000
Service vehicle (Optional) $0 – $30,000
Vehicle decal/wrap $1,500 – $5,000
Misc. opening costs $5,000 – $10,000
Startup package $2,800 – $3,700
Initial marketing campaign $7,500 – $30,000
Call center $2,250 – $4,500
Additional Funds (12-months) $75,000 – $150,000
TOTAL $187,350 – $386,200
Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial franchise fee $65,000 – $65,000
AMPP CIP level 1 course training $2,800 – $3,000
Initial training fees and travel, lodging, food, and other expenses while training $12,500 – $20,500
Painter contractor license $0 – $1,000
Rent (3 months of rent, plus a security deposit) $0 – $7,000
Management/Admin costs $9,000 – $32,000
Office supplies $0 – $1,000
Computers, hardware, and software $4,000 – $6,500
Painting equipment and supplies $0 – $5,000
Estimator’s vehicle $0 – $20,000
Service vehicle (Optional) $0 – $30,000
Vehicle decal/wrap $1,500 – $5,000
Misc. opening costs $5,000 – $10,000
Startup package $2,800 – $3,700
Initial marketing campaign $7,500 – $30,000
Call center $2,250 – $4,500
Additional Funds (12-months) $75,000 – $150,000
TOTAL $187,350 – $386,200

Painter Bros

2024

Franchise Disclosure Document

Number of units

Training

Painter Bros provides comprehensive training programs for its franchisees. These training programs include the following:

  1. Initial Training Program
    This program consists of online training through a third-party platform and in-person training at Painter Bros headquarters. It includes mandatory certifications, such as the AMPP CIP Level 1 Certification, which is required for bidding on certain projects like Walmart exterior painting. Attendees must demonstrate competence and pass assessments.
  2. Opening Assistance
    Franchisees receive 50 to 60 hours of virtual opening assistance, provided through weekly phone or video calls. This training focuses on reinforcing the topics covered in the initial training program.
  3. Contractor's License Assistance
    Painter Bros offers optional one-day training to assist franchisees in obtaining a contractor's license. This training has an associated fee and requires advance scheduling.

Territory Protection

Painter Bros offers its franchisees non-exclusive territories with defined geographic boundaries. Each territory comprises ZIP codes and has a minimum population requirement of 250,000 people per territory.

The franchise agreement includes written boundaries for each franchisee's territory, which are determined and documented before the agreement is finalized.

While franchisees are granted specific territories, these are not exclusive in the strictest sense. Painter Bros reserves the right to establish company-owned units or license other franchises outside the defined boundaries of a given territory.

Franchisees are restricted from operating or advertising in another franchisee's territory unless exceptions are granted, such as customer referrals or specific contracts approved by Painter Bros.

Competitors

Below are some of

Painter Bros

key competitors in the

Painting

sector.

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Franchisees
Initial fee
Total investment
Revenue
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Gross Profit
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EBITDA
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12

New
+
1100%
1100%

$65,000

$187,000

$386,000

n.a.

$326,000

$xxx,xxx

41.8%

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Competitors

Klappenberger & Son

Klappenberger & Son is a painting and handyman franchise offering painting, carpentry, and remodeling services, serving residential and commercial clients, and known for decades of industry experience, warranties on work, and proven franchise support systems.

Franchisees

?

10
+
11%
11%
Investment

?

$87,000 - $145,000

Go Painting

Go Painting is a residential and commercial painting franchise providing interior and exterior painting services, emphasizing customer service and quality workmanship.

Franchisees

?

0
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

?

$108,000 - $151,000

PaintEZ

PaintEZ is a painting franchise that offers professional interior and exterior painting services, focusing on quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.

Franchisees

?

19
+
138%
138%
Investment

?

$80,000 - $141,000

Painter Bros

Painter Bros specializes in residential and commercial painting, with services extending to power washing and epoxy flooring. Franchisees are provided with training, marketing resources, and a scalable business model to help grow their operations.

Franchisees

?

12
+
1100%
1100%
Investment

?

$187,000 - $386,000

Color World Painting

Color World Painting offers residential and commercial painting services, along with power washing, gutter installation, and holiday lighting. The franchise model provides diverse revenue streams, with support for marketing and operations to help franchisees succeed.

Franchisees

?

45
+
-20%
-20%
Investment

?

$107,000 - $168,000

That 1 Painter

That 1 Painter delivers high-quality interior and exterior painting services for homes and businesses, utilizing expert techniques and premium paints to transform spaces with precision and professionalism.

Franchisees

?

36
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

?

$113,000 - $189,000

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