Paint Corps Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Paint Corps fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging home services concept.

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Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$101K - $162K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$30K

Royalty (Item 6)

5–7% + 0.5–2% ad

System size (Item 20)

10 +3

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

5+ yrs

Company-owned units

3

Model Paint Corps's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.

Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 5–7% + ad fund 0.5–2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (5–7%)

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Ad fund (0.5–2%)

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Total / year

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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Industry Benchmarks

How Paint Corps ranks against 263 Home Services peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

34th pct · of 263 peers

Franchise fee

12th pct · of 263 peers

System size

20th pct · of 263 peers

Home Services industry averages

Avg investment

$162K - $298K

Avg franchise fee

$52K

Avg system size

101

Franchises analyzed

263

How Paint Corps stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Paint Corps None $30K $101K - $162K 5–7% 10
Mosquito ShieldSimilar price Disclosed $55K $121K - $162K 8% 384
Budget BlindsBiggest system Disclosed $20K $101K - $211K 3.5% 1,355
CBDTop-rated in category Disclosed $20K $154K - $511K 7.25% 84

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Paint Corps franchise cost?

Paint Corps requires a $30,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $100,950–$162,400, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Paint Corps?

Paint Corps is franchised by PAINT CORPS Franchise Group LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.

Does Paint Corps disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. Paint Corps does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.

What ongoing fees does Paint Corps charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Gross Sales $0-$499,999, 6% of Gross Sales $500,000-$999,999, 5% of Gross Sales $1,000,000+ and an advertising fund contribution of 0.5%-2% of Gross Sales (tiered by month); capped at $10,000/year on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Paint Corps locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Paint Corps has 10 total locations, with 3 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Paint Corps discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $5,000, a transfer fee of $15,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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