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Paint Corps®

Construction & Home Improvement Year: 2025
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What Is Paint Corps?

Paint Corps is a franchise in the Construction & Home Improvement category that provides residential and commercial painting, cabinet refinishing, and related services and products. The operational model permits administrative management from a home-based office while requiring delivery of Approved Products and Services onsite at customer locations. It serves a mix of individual consumers and business customers (residential, commercial, and industrial) and relies on designated spray machines, spray booths, and other System Supplies as the key assets to deliver its services.

Paint Corps Franchise: Pros and Cons

This franchise shows a strong track record with zero franchise terminations and a clean legal record, suggesting current operators generally sustain operations. However, a $75,000 Item 7 maximum fee—well above Construction and Home Improvement norms—plus three company-owned units and one outlet non-renewal raises concerns about upfront cash needs and the company's commitment to growing the franchise network.

Pros

Zero franchise terminations — unusually low for this sector, indicating current operators have generally been able to sustain operations.
Clean legal and regulatory record — no disclosed lawsuits, no franchisee judgments or settlements, no government penalties, no franchisor enforcement actions, and no fraud cases; that reduces legal risk for new owners.
No manager equity requirement (0%) — gives you flexibility to structure management compensation and ownership without being forced to sell equity to managers.

Cons

$75,000 Item 7 maximum fee — well above what's typical in Construction & Home Improvement, which raises your potential upfront cash requirement before other startup costs.
Three company-owned units — high for this category and may indicate the franchisor favors corporate expansion over growing the franchise network; worth probing the company’s franchise-growth commitment.
One outlet non-renewal — higher than typical for the sector, suggesting at least one franchisee opted not to continue under the current terms.

Territory Protection

48/100
NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other units. The franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce, retail and alternative distribution channels, develop or acquire/convert sites in the surrounding market, and reduce protection contingent on meeting performance quotas, while the franchisee retains site-specific relocation rights.

Training & Support

42/100
NORMAL

The brand provides a focused 64-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two individuals included in the initial franchise fee for launch. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, with travel and living expenses and any additional on-site service fees borne by the franchisee.

Unit Growth Analysis

Unit Growth Chart

This franchise moved from 0 units in 2022 to 7 in 2023 and then to 9 in 2024 and 11 in 2025—adding a consistent +2 units per year since 2023, which reflects steady linear expansion rather than accelerating growth. That 0→11 jump shows early-stage traction for investors, but percentage growth has edged down (≈28.6% from 2023→2024 to 22.2% in the latest year) because of the larger base, meaning sustaining or improving investor returns will require larger absolute unit additions going forward.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Paint Corps Franchise?

Opening a Paint Corps franchise requires a total initial investment of $130,950 to $182,400, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$130,950
Minimum Investment Breakdown
Franchise Fee
Real Estate
Equipment & Assets
Reserves
Training
Other

Maximum Investment

$182,400
Maximum Investment Breakdown

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$50,000
Real Estate$0
Equipment & Assets$9,550
Reserves$36,000
Training$800
Other$34,600

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$75,000
Real Estate$0
Equipment & Assets$19,500
Reserves$45,000
Training$3,000
Other$39,900

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

Paint Corps Franchise Earnings: Not Disclosed

Paint Corps did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information, which can make it harder for prospective owners to evaluate expected revenue before investing.

This franchise company did not publish these results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Paint Corps franchise?

The total initial investment for a Paint Corps franchise ranges from $130,950 to $182,400, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Paint Corps initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Paint Corps is $50,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

Does Paint Corps disclose franchise revenue data?

Paint Corps did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2025 FDD. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information.

Does Paint Corps have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Paint Corps received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Paint Corps offer exclusive franchise territories?

Paint Corps received a territory protection score of 48 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other units.

What training does Paint Corps provide to new franchisees?

Paint Corps received a training and support score of 42 out of 100. The brand provides a focused 64-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two individuals included in the initial franchise fee for launch.

How many Paint Corps franchise locations are there?

Paint Corps had 11 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Paint Corps?

Paint Corps is a franchise in the Construction & Home Improvement category that provides residential and commercial painting, cabinet refinishing, and related services and products.

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