Franchisee Of The Month: Miguel and Marissa Merino

Miguel and Marissa’s success in August demonstrates what franchise ownership is all about: staying involved, building meaningful relationships, and remaining consistent. As owners of a newer location, they have continued developing their team, strengthening their residential business, and establishing Painter Bros as a trusted name in Albuquerque. By staying connected to their customers and community while remaining willing to adjust, they are creating a strong foundation for lasting success.

BIGGEST WIN IN august

August was an exciting month for Miguel and Marissa as several important pieces of their business began coming together. They completed meaningful projects for local organizations in Albuquerque while continuing to grow their residential business, strengthen their team, and build relationships throughout the community. As owners of a newer Painter Bros location, they understand that building a successful business and earning a strong reputation takes time, consistency, and a commitment to delivering a great customer experience. The Painter Bros brand and overall franchise system have given them a strong foundation to build from as they’ve continued growing. Established processes, helpful resources, vendor relationships, and a network of other franchise owners to learn from have all played an important role in helping them develop their local operation. At the same time, Miguel and Marissa have focused on taking those resources and applying them in a way that works best for the Albuquerque market. By building local relationships, following up with customers, developing referral partnerships, and continually improving their own processes, they’ve been able to create steady momentum. Their willingness to stay involved, learn from the Painter Bros network, and adapt along the way has helped them continue moving the business forward. Each completed project, satisfied customer, new connection, and opportunity for growth has reinforced the progress they’re making and the strong foundation they’re continuing to build for the future.

ADVICE TO FRANCHISE OWNERS

Miguel and Marissa encourage other Painter Bros franchisees to remain actively engaged in both their businesses and their local communities “Relationships take time to build, and so does a reputation. Follow up with people, take care of your customers, ask for referrals and reviews, and don’t be afraid to make adjustments along the way.” They recognize that building something new will always come with challenges. However, owners can continue moving forward by showing up consistently, learning from what works, and making changes when needed. Their August success is a reminder that strong businesses are built through trusted relationships, excellent customer care, and a commitment to continued improvement.

Congratulations to Miguel and Marissa on being named our August Franchisees of the Month! We are proud of everything their team has accomplished and look forward to seeing their continued growth in the Albuquerque market.