CertaPro Painters vs Painter1 Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of CertaPro Painters vs Painter1 including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
CertaPro Painters Franchise
Painter1 Franchise
Investment $147,750 - $175,500$70,910 - $133,520
Franchise Fee $57,500$49,500
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 3%2%
Year Founded 19922012
Year Franchised 19922016
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 10% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
CertaPro Painters Franchise
Painter1 Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
CertaPro Painters Franchise
Painter1 Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
CertaPro Painters Franchise
Painter1 Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 155 hours Classroom Training: 82 hours Additional Training: Additional training available-
Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing -
Operations Franchise can be run from home.

23% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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Expansion Plans

 
CertaPro Painters Franchise
Painter1 Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About CertaPro Painters

CertaPro Painters franchisees provide interior and exterior painting services for homes and businesses. The Oaks, Pennsylvania, company has locations throughout the United States and Canada. CertaPro Painters is part of The Franchise Company system, which includes California Closet Company, Paul Davis Restoration, Stained Glass Overlay, and Nutri-Lawn.

Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee, preferred in-house financing
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#238 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#219 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


About Painter1

"Painter1

With 27 locations across the United States and counting, the Painter1 Franchise has built substantial success marked by steady growth. The Painter1 business model is so strong, it was shown to hold steady with continued expansion in 2020 -- a year of uncertainty. By replicating their business model via franchising, Painter1 brings their Franchise Owners incredible business support, marketing power and brand recognition. This support has continually enabled Painter1 Franchise Owners to provide high quality and affordable painting services to the homeowners and businesses in their local territories. Nearly two decades of experience in the painting franchise industry stands behind their incredibly strong business model and the high success rate of its owners.

#334 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.