PaintEZ^®

Construction & Home Improvement • Year: 2025

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What Is PaintEZ?

PaintEZ is a franchise offering residential and commercial painting services. Franchisees are authorized to promote, advertise, and sell quality residential and commercial painting packages and services to the public, serving both residential (B2C) and commercial (B2B) customers. The core service bundle is the sale and delivery of painting packages and related painting services.

PaintEZ Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchisor's unusually clean legal and regulatory record-0 lawsuits, 0 franchisee judgments, 0 government penalties, 0 fraud cases and 0 enforcement actions-reduces dispute risk, but the high upfront cost (Item 7 Total Max $487,200 and franchise fee $140,000–$170,000 with $120,000 reserves) significantly raises cash needs.

Pros

0 disclosed lawsuits, 0 franchisee judgments, 0 government penalties, 0 fraud cases and 0 franchisor-initiated enforcement actions - an unusually clean legal and regulatory record for Construction & Home Improvement that reduces the risk of costly disputes or regulatory distractions.

0 outlet terminations, 0 non-renewals and 0 reacquired outlets - unusually low churn for this sector, which suggests current operators have largely stayed in the system.

Training estimated at $13,000 (min) to $36,000 (max) - higher-than-typical training spend often correlates with a more comprehensive onboarding program to prepare operators.

Cons

Item 7 Total Max of $487,200 is well above typical for Construction & Home Improvement, meaning the upper range of startup costs is significantly higher than peers and you should budget accordingly.

Franchise fee range of $140,000 (min) to $170,000 (max) is well above industry norms, substantially increasing the upfront cash required just to acquire the franchise rights.

Item 7 Reserves Max of $120,000 is well above typical, indicating the franchisor may expect you to hold a large cash reserve - raising the amount of cash on hand needed before the business reaches self-sufficiency.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

PaintEZ reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

51/100

Good

PaintEZ grants an exclusive, protected, site-specific territory negotiated before signing and sized by market density, with no sales-quota contingencies. The franchisor may develop units in the surrounding market and sell via e-commerce and other distribution channels (including non-traditional/national accounts and other trademarks); franchisees may relocate with prior approval and payment of relocation fees.

Training & Support

62/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a robust 104-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two personnel for launch through a structured program. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness; on-site assistance carries additional fees, and travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the franchisee.

Franchisee Stability

45/100

NORMAL

PaintEZ receives a Normal Stability Score. Three-year turnover of 11.11% sits above the typical Construction & Home Improvement franchise (around 7%). Out of 4 total exits, ceased operations dominated with 4, alongside no terminations, no non-renewals, and no franchisor buybacks.

The dominance of ceased operations points to location-level economics: operators chose to close underperforming locations rather than franchisor-franchisee friction. Investigate where and why those closures occurred, requesting unit-level sales records, lease histories, and examples of any successful recoveries or relocations. Ask whether closures clustered in particular markets and whether the franchisor provides targeted local marketing or relaunch support for underperforming locations. This is built on a compact track record (roughly 36 franchisees averaged across three years); continued retention as the system grows would solidify the picture. For prospective franchisees, retention is in line with industry peers.

Unit Growth Analysis

After a flat 0% year from 2022→2023 (10→10), the franchise doubled unit count in 2024 (10→20, +100%) and expanded to 33 in 2025 (20→33, +65%), with absolute additions rising 0, +10, +13 - showing accelerating expansion in unit additions. For investors this signals improving franchise health and scalable growth momentum (strong current demand and rollout capacity), though the YoY percentage growth eased from 100% to 65% largely because of the higher base.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a PaintEZ Franchise?

Opening a PaintEZ franchise requires a total initial investment of $230,900 to $487,200, 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

$230,900

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$487,200

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$140,000

Real Estate$0

Equipment & Assets$12,500

Reserves$20,000

Training$13,000

Other$45,400

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$170,000

Real Estate$2,400

Equipment & Assets$65,000

Reserves$120,000

Training$36,000

Other$93,800

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.

How Much Do PaintEZ Franchise Owners Make?

PaintEZ franchise locations reported average gross sales of $594,813 and median gross sales of $366,536 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$594,813

Median Gross Sales:

$366,536

High Gross Sales:

$1,461,614

Low Gross Sales:

$174,514

Sample Size:

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The Item 19 presents only franchised-unit results for 2024 and does not include company/affiliate performance; franchised outlets show positive average net income across the sample, indicating the business can be profitable at the franchise level under the reported circumstances.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is substantial variability in revenue (range from 174,514.42 to 1,461,613.55) and the mean (594,813.115) exceeds the median (366,535.95), indicating a right-skewed distribution with a few high-performing outlets driving the average.

Data Scope and Limitations: The sample is small and self-reported (stated as 12 franchisees but only 11 revenue rows are listed), the figures were generated by franchisor software and explicitly not audited, so results may not be representative or independently verified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PaintEZ a good franchise to own?

Whether PaintEZ is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: PaintEZ operates 33 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 62/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a PaintEZ franchise worth the investment?

The value of a PaintEZ franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $230,900 to $487,200. PaintEZ disclosed average gross sales of $594,813 in 2025. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a PaintEZ franchise?

Break-even timelines for PaintEZ franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is PaintEZ a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, PaintEZ operates 32 franchised locations and 1 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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