Established
1999
Franchise Units
175
Minimum Investment
$250,496
Franchise Fee
$49,000
Total Investment Range
$321,702
Home Based
Yes
Description
1-800-STRIPER is a premier franchise specializing in professional parking lot striping services. Established in 1999 by Luke Menear, the company has refined the art of pavement marking, ensuring businesses, medical facilities, schools, and commercial properties maintain clear, professional, and safe parking spaces. Unlike traditional paving companies, 1-800-STRIPER focuses exclusively on striping—filling a critical gap in the $40+ billion pavement maintenance industry.
The franchise offers a straightforward path to profitable business ownership in a recession-resistant industry. With more than 20 years of field-tested operations and national brand credibility, franchisees benefit from exclusive territories, powerful systems, and full training to run their own parking lot striping company from day one.
Why Invest in this Franchise?
Proven Business Model: With over two decades of experience, 1-800-STRIPER has perfected its operations, offering franchisees a time-tested system for success.
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Recession-Resistant Industry: The demand for parking lot striping services remains steady, even during economic downturns, ensuring consistent revenue streams.
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Comprehensive Support: Franchisees receive extensive initial and ongoing training, field visits from industry professionals, and access to discounted equipment and supplies, ensuring long-term success.
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Exclusive Territories: Franchisees are granted exclusive rights to operate within a defined territory, reducing competition and increasing market share potential.
Background
Established Year: 1999
Began Franchising: 2022
Founders: Luke and Heather Menear
Franchise Active Units: 175+ Territories, 75 franchise owners .
Brand Journey: Luke Menear started the business at age 19 with a single piece of used equipment. Over 25 years, he and Heather refined the "L.I.N.E.S." core values (Loyalty, Integrity, Notable, Excellence, Support). What began as a local Rochester operation has grown into a leading national franchise system.
Market Presence: Strong and growing presence across more than 26 states in the USA, filling the gap between small local painters and large-scale paving corporations.
Support Training
Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Recruiting Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Training:
1-800-STRIPER® has developed, transformed and improved its business processes over the years based on results. This means that you’re not having to start from scratch or read between the lines when challenges arise. Over the past twenty years 1-800- STRIPER has been painting the road to business success.
From the very first day your business coach will be available to help you with any questions you may have. From budgets, staffing, training or any other operational issue. Knowing how to stripe effectively and efficiently starts with proper training and the 1-800-STRIPER® operation’s team are industry pros that know how to make parking lots look good, function well and most importantly safe.
With field visits from our Operations team, we work with you to help you optimize your business and drive your bottom line, regardless of where you are in the ownership cycle.
Ideal Candidate
1-800-STRIPER looks for leaders who are ready to dominate their local market.
Business-Minded Leaders: You are interested in building a team and scaling a service business rather than just doing the labor yourself.
Relationship Builders: Much of the success comes from networking with property managers, paving contractors, and local business owners.
The Detail-Oriented Eye: You value precision and realize that a perfectly straight line is the hallmark of the brand.
Military Veterans: The brand has a strong affinity for veterans, offering specialized incentives and a structured system that aligns well with military leadership styles.
Financial Detail
| Category | Details |
| Minimum Investment Required | $250,496 |
| Total Investment Range |
250,496 - $321,702 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 |
| Minimum Liquid Capital | $75,000 |
| Required Net Worth | $200,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Revenue |
| Brand Fund (Marketing) | 2% – 3% of Gross Revenue |
| Infrastructure & Equipment | Included in investment; covers specialized striping tech and vehicle graphics. |
| Working Capital | Recommended $20,000 – $25,000 for the first three months. |
| Revenue Streams | Parking lot re-striping, new layout design, warehouse markings, sports courts, and ADA compliance audits. |