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CertaPro Painters Franchise

Residential and commercial painting

CertaPro Painters franchise business owners 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 The Franchise Company system, which includes California Closet Company, Paul Davis Restoration, Stained Glass Overlay, and Nutri-Lawn.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a CertaPro Painters Franchises?

Total Cost: $129,000 USD -$154,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $40,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees: Not Available
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: 10% of current franchise fee

Contact Information for CertaPro Painters

CertaPro Painters Ltd.
P.O. Box 836
Oaks, PA
19456

Phone Number: (610)650-9999
Toll Free: (800)462-3782
Fax Number: (610)650-9997

Franchise Homepage:

CertaPro Painters In the Press

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Historical Expansion

In what year did CertaPro Painters begin operations? 1992
When did CertaPro Painters begin selling franchises? 1992

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 255 20 6 0
2004 241 20 7 0
2003 230 25 7 0
2002 196 24 7 0
2001 202 30 7 0

Future Expansion

Countries of Interest:

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No Yes
Initial Start-up Capital No Yes
Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

3rd Party Financing Available? Financing Source(s): the SBA

Training & Support

Training
Additional training available
Support
Meetings, Toll free phone number, Field support and site evaluation
Marketing
Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

This franchise can be run as a home based business franchise.

23% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees.

Jason Rager's Inside Information

Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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