Paint Corps franchise
2026 filing · April 16, 2026Growing
Paint Corps at a glance
A residential and commercial painting and cabinet refinishing business. At the end of 2025 there were 13 Paint Corps locations in the US, 10 franchised and 3 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- Paint Corps Franchise Group LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $101K–$162K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $20K–$50K
- Set by the size of the territory
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of gross sales, paid monthly, in tiers by annual sales
- Brand fund
- Yes
- 1% of gross sales, up to $10,000 a year
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- None
- No exclusive territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 13
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 10
- Company-owned
- 3
- Change in 2 years
- +3
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 7
- Most in Florida, Texas and Arizona
From Paint Corps Franchise Group LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Paint Corps among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Paint Corps | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $131,675 | Costs less than 81% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $20,000 | Lower than 89% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 13 | Fewer than 57% of franchises |
How much a Paint Corps franchise costs
Opening one Paint Corps costs an estimated $100,950 to $162,400. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Paint Corps Franchise Group LLC, 2026 filing, page 22
Paint Corps franchise fee
The franchise fee is $20,000 to $50,000, set by the size of the territory. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Paint Corps Franchise Group LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales, paid monthly, in tiers by annual sales. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of gross sales, up to $10,000 a year. |
| Technology and Support Fees | Currently $350 per month may increase up to $500 per month |
| NSF Check Fee of Failed Electronic Fund Transfer | $50 subject to the maximum amount allowed by law |
| Renewal | $5,000 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Paint Corps Franchise Group LLC, 2026 filing, page 15
Other fees as filed, from pages 15–18. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Paint Corps does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Paint Corps Franchise Group LLC, 2026 filing, page 49
SBA loans to Paint Corps franchisees
Lenders approved 2 SBA 7(a) loans for Paint Corps franchisees from 2025 to 2026, $300K in all. None has been paid off or charged off yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How Paint Corps compares
Of the 22 painting franchises on this site, Paint Corps is the 13th cheapest to open and the 16th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Paint Corps | Typical painting brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $101K | $96K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $162K | $165K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $20K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 13 | 42 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 22.1% | 13.2% | – |
| Change in franchised locations, 2 yrs | +42.9% | +20.2% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 16 of 22 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 22 brands in painting franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 (0) | 2 | – | – |
| 2024 | 10 (+3) | 2 | +4 | −1 |
| 2025 | 10 (0) | 3 | +3 | −3 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Paint Corps Franchise Group LLC, 2026 filing, page 50
Where Paint Corps locations are
At the end of 2025, Paint Corps had locations in 7 states. The most are in Florida, Texas and Arizona.
- Florida4
- Texas3
- Arizona2
- Colorado1
- Maryland1
- Ohio1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Texas | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Arizona | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Colorado | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maryland | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ohio | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Paint Corps Franchise Group LLC, 2026 filing, page 50
Who owns Paint Corps?
Paint Corps franchises are sold by Paint Corps Franchise Group LLC.
From Paint Corps Franchise Group LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Paint Corps Franchise Group LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 12, bankruptcy on page 13
Paint Corps filings
The figures on this page come from Paint Corps Franchise Group LLC’s 2026 filing, issued April 16, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 16, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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