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Premium Painters®

Construction & Home Improvement Year: 2024
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What Is Premium Painters?

Premium Painters is a franchise in the Construction & Home Improvement category that provides residential and commercial painting and property maintenance services. The operational model is field-based, with franchisees authorized to offer, sell and perform interior and exterior painting and related services at customer properties within an assigned territory. It serves both individual residential customers and, if permitted, commercial clients (B2C and B2B), with a core service bundle that includes painting, pressure cleaning, carpentry, stucco and drywall repair, wallpaper and popcorn removal, and trim installations such as crown molding, baseboards, and chair rails.

Premium Painters Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchisor's clean legal and regulatory record-zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee judgments or settlements, and zero government penalties, enforcement actions or fraud cases-is a major strength, but a Territory Protection Score of 35 (bottom 5%) is a key risk because it means weak territorial protections and potential nearby competition.

Pros

The 159 hours of initial training is well above typical for Construction & Home Improvement (top 10%), showing the franchisor invests heavily in preparing new operators.
A Training and Support score of 100 is well above typical (top quarter), indicating you’ll receive unusually robust ongoing operational support.
Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements, zero government penalties, zero franchisor enforcement actions, and zero fraud cases (all well below typical, bottom 5%) point to a clean legal and regulatory record.

Cons

A Territory Protection Score of 35 is well below typical for the sector (bottom 5%), meaning you will not have strong territorial protections and the franchisor can place competing locations nearby.
One outlet non-renewal is well above typical for this category (top 10%), suggesting at least one operator chose not to continue under the system’s current terms.
Managers are required to hold equity - an uncommon rule (only ~6.9% of peers) that can complicate hiring, compensation and ownership arrangements for your management team.

Territory Protection

35/100
NORMAL

Premium Painters grants a protected, non-exclusive site-specific Territory restricting Residential Services to the designated area while allowing company and other franchisees to provide services there. Territory rights are contingent on performance quotas (including a $400,000 annual minimum), and the franchisor retains e-commerce and development rights.

Training & Support

100
Excellent

The brand provides a comprehensive 159-hour training curriculum designed to prepare the two individuals included in the initial franchise fee for launch. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, with on-site assistance available at additional cost and travel and living expenses the responsibility of the franchisee.

Franchisee Stability

40/100
NORMAL

Premium Painters receives a Normal Stability Score. Three-year turnover of 12.50% notably sits above the typical Construction & Home Improvement franchise (around 6.5%) and is toward the high end of that industry range overall. Across the three reported years there were 3 total exits, with terminations dominating at 2, alongside 1 non-renewal, no franchisor buybacks, and no ceased operations.

The dominance of terminations suggests franchisor-initiated exits, which can mean operators struggled with the model or that the franchisor enforces standards aggressively; the lack of franchisor buybacks leans the signal toward enforcement rather than the franchisor absorbing underperforming units. This is built on a compact track record (roughly 24 franchisees averaged across three years); continued retention as the system grows would solidify the picture. Retention is in line with industry peers.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Premium Painters Franchise?

Opening a Premium Painters franchise requires a total initial investment of $82,500 to $138,500, according to the 2024 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

$82,500
Minimum Investment Breakdown
Franchise Fee
Real Estate
Equipment & Assets
Reserves
Training
Other

Maximum Investment

$138,500
Maximum Investment Breakdown

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$35,000
Real Estate$5,000
Equipment & Assets$11,500
Reserves$10,000
Training$1,000
Other$20,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$35,000
Real Estate$10,000
Equipment & Assets$29,000
Reserves$15,000
Training$4,000
Other$45,500

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.

Premium Painters Franchise Earnings: Not Disclosed

Premium Painters did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information, which can make it harder for prospective owners to evaluate expected revenue before investing.

This franchise company did not publish these results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Premium Painters a good franchise to own?

Whether Premium Painters is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2024 FDD: Premium Painters operates 9 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 100/100. The franchisor does not disclose financial performance data. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Premium Painters franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Premium Painters franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $82,500 to $138,500. The system reported 2 terminated units in 2024. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

What is the failure rate of Premium Painters franchises?

In the 2024 FDD, Premium Painters reported 2 terminated franchises and 1 non-renewals out of 9 total locations. Franchise closures can result from many factors including market conditions, operator decisions, lease expirations, and franchisor enforcement actions. The FDD's Item 20 provides the most detailed unit turnover data.

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

Break-even timelines for Premium Painters franchises are not disclosed in the 2024 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 Premium Painters a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2024 FDD, Premium Painters operates 7 franchised locations and 2 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

Does Premium Painters disclose franchise revenue data?

Premium Painters did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2024 FDD. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information.

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