Five Star Painting - Franchise
Ranked as a top Painting franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®.
$82,200 - $194,600 initial investment range—refer to 2026 Five Star Painting FDD for details.
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Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise:
| Liquid Capital: | $50,000 What does Liquid Capital mean? |
|---|---|
| Franchise Fee: | $45,000 What does Franchise Fee mean? |
| Total Investment: | $82,200 - $194,600 What does Total Investment mean? |
Options
Options available to franchisees:
| Financing: | Via 3rd party |
|---|---|
| Training: | Available |
| Veteran Discount: | 20% off initial franchise fee for qualified veterans |
| SBA Approved: | Available |
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise:
| Total Units: | 260 |
|---|---|
| Year Founded: | 2004 |
| Franchising Since: | 2007 |
What Does a Five Star Painting Franchise Cost?
Interested parties should have at least $50,000 in liquid capital to invest. Franchisees can expect to make a total investment of $82,200 - $194,600. Five Star Painting charges a franchise fee of $45,000. They also offer financing via 3rd party as well as a discount for veterans (20% off initial franchise fee for qualified veterans). *
About Five Star Painting
Since 2004, Five Star Painting® has provided a variety of residential and commercial painting services as a nationally recognized industry leader. Franchise owners in more than 255 locations experience the benefits of Five Star Painting’s proven business model, including:
Highly Scalable Model: Embrace operational simplicity by using subcontractors instead of full-time employees. Better yet, no initial office space, low overhead, and a small footprint lead to a more hands-off approach as you grow your business.
No Industry Experience Required: By utilizing an executive ownership model where you make the decisions and manage your own business, you won’t need to hold a paintbrush to be successful, especially after putting together a reliable staff.
Award-Winning Recognition: With more than 20 years of success, Five Star Painting has been recognized by leading organizations within the franchising space, such as Entrepreneur Franchise 500®, Franchise Business Review Top 200, and Franchise Times Top 400®.
Why Choose Five Star Painting?
Five Star Painting is proud to be a part of Neighborly®, the world’s leading home services franchisor with 19 brands and more than 5,500 locations focused on repairing, maintaining, and enhancing properties. Utilizing decades of experience and scale from this multi-brand portfolio, our franchise owners enjoy distinct advantages like:
Prime Territories: With available territories in some of the fastest-growing markets, there’s ample space and demand to establish your franchise. Better yet, thanks to designated territories, you’ll be able to collaborate and share best practices with other Five Star Painting locations instead of compete for the same customers.
ProTradeNet® Buying Power: Exclusively available to Neighborly brand franchise owners, you’ll have access to discounts and rebates from over 250 preferred vendors. In 2025, Neighborly brand franchise owners earned a collective $8.3M in rebates.
20% Veteran Discount**: We are proud to partner with VetFran and offer franchise fee discounts for qualified veterans. With more than 425 current Veteran owners across Neighborly brands, we’re committed to helping transitioning and current Veterans achieve their business goals.
Training & Support
Five Star Painting franchise owners benefit from specialized training, operations, and support systems, including:
Training Program & Business Coach: In-depth marketing and sales training as you get started, plus a consultant to answer questions and provide guidance as you grow.
Local & National Marketing Expertise: SEO & PPC guidance set the stage for integrated plans and tactics in your market that focus on customer acquisition, retention, and reactivation.
Ongoing Education & Owner Collaboration: Comprehensive opportunities such as regional training events and national conferences to ensure you have the knowledge to function at the top of your game.
Digital Integration: In an increasingly tech-focused world, local landing pages, social media presence, and custom sales support software make it easier to provide the best experience for customers.
Ideal Candidate
Our franchise owners come from all walks of life. Some have held positions in corporate environments and are looking for a career change, while others have worked in the industry and are looking to lead their own business. No matter their background, our franchise owners embody characteristics such as:
- Entrepreneurial spirit driven to set and achieve goals
- Desire to build genuine relationships with customers, employees, and other franchisees
- Commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality service
- Accountable to financial responsibilities and requirements
The culture across the entire family of brands is embodied by the Neighborly Code of Values, which emphasizes the importance of fostering a set of ideals that guide the organization. These elements, while small to some, set Neighborly and Five Star Painting franchise owners apart from the competition.
* Refer to Item 19 of the 2026 Five Star Painting SPV LLC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for complete details.
** Refer to Item 5 of the 2026 Five Star Painting SPV LLC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for complete details.
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Awards
Five Star Painting has received the following awards and acknowledgements:
Availability
Five Star Painting is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Interested parties should have at least $50,000 in liquid capital to invest.
Press Releases
- 01/14/25:
All 19 Neighborly® North American Brands Named Among the Top Franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® Ranking - 06/24/24:
Neighborly® Announces Mike Davis as its New CEO - 03/26/24:
Neighborly®’s Technological Innovation in the Home Services Industry Earns Recognition as 2024 CIO 100 Award Winner - 02/24/23:
Neighborly® Begins 2023 Riding Strong Same-Store Sales Growth and Expansion into New Service Verticals - 01/12/23:
16 Neighborly® Brands Ranked Among Top Franchises in Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500®
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