CertaPro Painters
Residential and commercial painting- 2022 Franchise 500 Rank
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#123 Ranked #219 last year
- Initial investment
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$156K - $232K
- Units as of 2022
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372 3.6% over 3 years
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a CertaPro Painters franchise.
The FirstService company was started in 1989 by Jay S. Hennick. It began as a swimming pool management company. In the 1990s, it gave birth to various residential service franchises, referred to as FirstService Brands. In 1992, FirstService started a new company, CertaPro Painters, with the sole aim of making residential and commercial painting services more convenient for homeowners and business owners alike.
CertaPro Painters provides interior and exterior painting services for many people all throughout the U.S. and Canada. There are over 350 franchised locations throughout North America.
Why You May Want to Open a CertaPro Painters Franchise
From beginning to end, your clients may appreciate your work. CertaPro Painters usually keeps in contact with clients to update them on the progress of the project. Painters also typically stay close to the estimation given. This way, clients know what to expect in the final payment. By opening a CertaPro Painters franchise, you may grab the attention of local businesses while being supported by the resources of a national chain. CertaPro Paintersstays to finish the job.
When working at your client's property, CertaPro Painters strives to always take care of it like it's their own. Crews are expected to take time to shift furniture carefully, tape drop cloths and put other precautionary things in place while painting houses. When finished, CertaPro Painters removes all the debris, leaving projects better than when they began.
CertaPro Painters is usually so confident in their work that franchises typically offer a two-year guarantee against lousy workmanship. If clients find that their paint is peeling, blistering, or chipping, they may contact CertaPro Painters, and the team will be happy to take a look at it. When clients hire CertaPro Painters, they are generally guaranteed peace of mind since most teams are certified and insured according to local requirements.
What Might Make a CertPro Painters a Good Choice?
CertaPro Painters is one of the biggest painting companies in North America. This may allow for the expansion of the company for franchisees that are backed by a widely recognized brand.
When you open a CertaPro Painters franchise, you may gain marketing materials with CertaPro Painters trademarks, operation manuals, a business format, a website, and other technological assets necessary to start a painting business.
How to Open a CertaPro Painters Franchise
To be a part of the CertaPro Painters team, you should make sure you are financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. Additionally, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees.
Franchise agreements are usually for about ten years and can be re-upped for a sum at the end of the contract if both parties wish to remain in business with each other. As a franchisee, you might be given an assigned territory that other franchisees cannot work in. This territory typically only applies to residential painting; commercial painting may not be exclusive to set territories.
Getting started with CertaPro Painters is fairly simple. The process usually includes various webinars where you may learn more about the business. Typically, franchisees are required to attend more training regarding clientele, location, and business skills.
If you meet all the requirements, you may be approved and awarded a franchise license. CertaPro Painters is ready to support you in your journey.
Company Overview
About CertaPro Painters
- Industry
- Home Improvement
- Related Categories
- Painting, Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses
- Founded
- 1992
- Parent Company
- FirstService Brands
- Leadership
- Christy Katubi, Director of Corporate Initiatives
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1992 (30 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 83
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees throughout the US.
This company is seeking new franchisees in the following international regions: Canada
- # of Units
- 372 (as of 2022)
Franchisor Information
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a CertaPro Painters franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $64,900
- Initial Investment
- $155,650 - $232,400
- Net Worth Requirement
- $200,000 - $250,000
- Cash Requirement
- $75,000 - $100,000
- Veteran Incentives
- 10% off franchise fee
- Royalty Fee
- 5%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 3%
- Term of Agreement
- 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- In-House Financing
- CertaPro Painters offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee
- Third Party Financing
- CertaPro Painters has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 40 hours
- Classroom Training
- 80 hours
- Additional Training
- Weekly webinars
- Ongoing Support
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Purchasing Co-opsNewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresField OperationsProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- Yes
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- Are exclusive territories available?
- Yes
Franchise 500 Ranking History
Compare where CertaPro Painters landed on this year’s Franchise 500 Ranking versus previous years.
Additional Rankings
Curious to know where CertaPro Painters ranked on other franchise lists? Find out below.
Ranked #123 in 2022
Franchise 500 Ranking
Ranked #104 in 2022
Top Global Franchises
Ranked #42 in 2022
Top Franchises for Veterans
Ranked #18 in 2022
Top Franchises for Less Than $150,000
Ranked #1 in Painting in 2021
Best of the Best
Ranked #1 in 2022
#1 in Painting Category
Ranked #28 in 2022
Homebased Ranking
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