CertaPro Painters - Franchise
Looking for a franchise that lets you build a serious business without doing the hands-on work? CertaPro Painters® is ranked #1 in franchisee satisfaction and has spent 30 years leading the $80B+ residential and commercial painting industry. This is a true executive model — you focus on leadership, sales, and growth while trained subcontractors handle the painting.
Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise:
| Liquid Capital: | $100,000 What does Liquid Capital mean? |
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| Net Worth: | $200,000 What does Net Worth mean? |
Options
Options available to franchisees:
| Financing: | Via 3rd party |
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| Training: | Available |
| Veteran Discount: | 20% off the Franchise Fee |
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise:
| Total Units: | 296 |
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| Home Office: | Greater Philadelphia |
| Year Founded: | 1971 |
| Franchising Since: | 1992 |
What Does a CertaPro Painters Franchise Cost?
Interested parties should have at least $100,000 in liquid capital to invest and a minimum net worth of $200,000. They also offer financing via 3rd party as well as a discount for veterans (20% off the Franchise Fee). *
Business Professionals…This Might Be a Better Fit Than You Ever Imagined
If you're a leader, a communicator, or a business-minded professional looking for a scalable opportunity with real earning potential, CertaPro Painters® may be one of the strongest franchise models you’ll ever see.
For over 30 years, CertaPro has dominated the $80 billion residential and commercial painting industry — giving franchise owners multiple streams of revenue and a brand customers instantly trust. From indoor and outdoor painting to commercial projects and the rapidly growing garage floor coatings category, CertaPro gives you the ability to build a diverse, resilient business.
Built on 30 Years of Proven Success
CertaPro has consistently invested in systems, support, and brand-building — and franchisees benefit from that momentum every single day.
- Ranked #1 in franchisee satisfaction (Franchise Business Review – Home Services)
- Ranked #1 by Entrepreneur Magazine in a category CertaPro created
- Winner of “Best Overall Franchise” by the Canadian Franchise Association
- Recognized as a Military Friendly Franchise
- Strategic partnerships with Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore
- Ask about opportunities to waive the franchise fee
This is a franchise backed by a powerful reputation, world-class vendor relationships, and a track record that removes the guesswork for new owners.
A Scalable, Executive-Level Business Model
CertaPro is built for professionals — not painters.
You lead the business while subcontractors handle the production.
The model is designed to scale without high overhead:
- Add key staff as revenue grows
- Low fixed costs compared to other service businesses
- Strong corporate support in marketing, project lead flow, estimating tools, and subcontractor sourcing
- Strategic Accounts program that helps owners break into commercial work faster
- The ability to grow from a small, lean operation into a multi-million-dollar enterprise
Most importantly, CertaPro gives you the infrastructure to grow intentionally and profitably without needing a large team on day one.
The Bottom Line
If you’re a business professional looking for:
- A proven model
- A top-rated franchise system
- Multiple revenue streams
- A scalable, executive-driven operation
- Support that shortens your learning curve
…then CertaPro Painters® is a franchise worth taking a very close look at.
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