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CertaPro Painters Franchise Opportunity

USA & CAN
Minimum Investment

$85,000

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Established

1992

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Franchise Units

450

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Minimum Investment

$85,000

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Franchise Fee

$65,000

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Total Investment Range

$302,500

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Home Based

No

Description

CertaPro Painters® – The #1 Painting Franchise in North America

CertaPro Painters is North America’s leading painting franchise, offering both residential and commercial painting services in a booming $60 billion industry. Incorporated in 1991, CertaPro has grown to nearly 500 franchise locations across the U.S. and Canada—and yet, it still owns less than 2% of the market share, presenting massive growth potential with over 120 new territories and 20+ resales currently available.

As a subsidiary of First Service Brands, CertaPro benefits from the infrastructure and expertise of a powerhouse portfolio that includes brands like California Closets, Paul Davis Restoration, and Floor Coverings International. The business model is low-employee, high-margin, and built around repeat demand, driven by the natural lifecycle of property maintenance (most homes and buildings need painting every 3–7 years).

Why Choose CertaPro?

  • Ranked #1 in Home Services by Franchise Business Review for overall franchisee satisfaction

  • Top-ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine in the Home Services category

  • Proven success in both residential and commercial painting sectors

  • Strong Item 19 financials (available on request)

  • Industry leadership with 30+ years of brand trust

  • Robust training, support, and lead-generation systems

With CertaPro, franchisees benefit from a proven system, strong brand recognition, and scalable operations—ideal for both owner-operators and executive-level investors.


Background

Year Established: 1992
Year First Franchised: 1992
Franchised Units: 450+
Company Owned Units: 4
Projected New Units (12 months): 24 New Units/24 Resale Units
States/Countries Registered In: U.S. (All 50 States) and Canada
Availability in Canada: All 9 provinces. Speak with Franchise Recruiting about available territories.


Support Training

CertaPro Painters offers one of the most comprehensive support systems in the franchising industry, ensuring franchise owners are never alone in their journey:

  • Pre-Launch Support – Guidance on territory selection, financing options, business planning, and licensing requirements.

  • Training Program – An intensive onboarding program covering sales, operations, marketing, hiring, customer service, and project management.

  • Operational Support – Access to proprietary business management systems, scheduling tools, vendor partnerships, and technology platforms.

  • Marketing Support – National advertising campaigns, SEO & digital marketing strategies, lead generation programs, and access to proven local marketing materials.

  • Ongoing Support – Continuous training updates, annual conferences, peer networking, and dedicated field consultants to assist with growth.

  • Academic Resources – Webinars, online training modules, and business growth workshops.

This robust support system allows franchisees to focus on customer relationships and business growth while CertaPro handles backend efficiencies.




Ideal Candidate

CertaPro Painters is best suited for entrepreneurs who are motivated, customer-focused, and passionate about building a long-term business. No prior painting experience is required, as the company’s systems and training cover all aspects of the business.

Best-suited franchisee characteristics:

  • Business Management Skills – Prior leadership, sales, or management experience is beneficial.

  • Investment Capability – Ability to meet initial financial requirements and sustain operations through early growth.

  • Customer-Oriented Mindset – A commitment to delivering excellent service and building community relationships.

  • Growth-Oriented – Ambition to scale by adding teams, equipment, and multiple territories.

  • Preferred Location – Opportunities are available across major metropolitan areas and suburban markets throughout the USA & Canada.



Financial Detail

Liquid capital: $85K

Total Investment: $171,000 - $302,500 (includes initial franchise fee of $65,000)
Minimum Net Worth: 250K
Franchise Fee: $65,000
Discounts: VetFran 20%
VetFran Program Participant: 20% = $52,000 Initial Franchise Fee 
Royalty: 6-5-4% tiered on gross sales
Ad: 3-2% General Advertising Fund-National tiered on gross sales
Average # of Employees: 2-10
Passive Ownership Allowed: No, to work on the business but not always in the business. Must be an active owner operator. Looking for Executive Management type, with Leadership, Management and/or some Sales or Client interfacing background.


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