Rank no. 94 – CertaPro Painters Ltd. – US
Rank no. 94 – CertaPro Painters Ltd. – US
Products & Services: Residential & commercial painting
Number of Locations: 442
Total Investment: $129K – 158.5K
Founded: 1992
Began Franchising: 1992
About CertaPro Painters Ltd.
CertaPro Painters franchisees provide interior and exterior painting services for homes and businesses. The Oaks, Pennsylvania, company has locations throughout the United States and Canada.
CertaPro Painters is part of First Service Brands, which includes California Closet Company and Paul Davis Restoration.
Franchise Units
| YEAR | U.S. | CANADIAN | INTERNATIONAL | COMPANY OWNED |
| 2013 | 411 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 396 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 379 | 24 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 369 | 24 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 402 | 20 | 5 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $129,000 – $158,500
Franchise Fee: $52,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $52,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Net Worth: $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $75,000
OPERATIONS
Franchise can be run from home. 27% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed..
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee’s location: 1 week. Additional training available
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Local marketing materials & support; national & local PR
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #94 (2013), #176 (2012), #299 (2011), #93 (2010), #88 (2009),
Fastest-Growing: #78 (2009),
Top Home-Based: #16 (2013), #39 (2012), #96 (2011), #27 (2010), #21 (2009),
America’s Top Global: #107 (2013), #140 (2012), #76 (2010), #72 (2009),
