Steps To Ownership

The Path to Painter Bros Franchise Ownership

Have you been wondering how to own a painting franchise and secure your future? While the franchise process for many painting companies is lengthy, cumbersome, and confusing, at Painter Bros, it couldn’t be easier. We work hard to make your journey toward ownership clear, supportive, and rewarding.

We take time to understand your goals, your business aspirations, and the type of future you want to build, then we align those goals with a plan that sets you up for long-term success. You won’t have to worry about navigating the Painter Bros franchise ownership process by yourself because our team supports you from day one.

How Long Does it Take to Open a Painter Bros Franchise?

Most candidates move through the steps to owning a PainterBros franchise in about four to six weeks.

During this period, we introduce you to our model, review your territory, and walk through each decision point together. After you sign, you complete comprehensive training and spend the next four weeks working closely with our team to prepare for launch.

Many owners appreciate this streamlined schedule because it allows them to transition from employment to ownership with minimal downtime.

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6 Steps

Your Path to Ownership

6 Steps to Owning a Painter Bros Franchise

If you’ve been exploring how to become a Painter Bros franchise owner, these six steps outline our clear and supportive process. We make it easy to understand the Painter Bros franchise ownership process, so you can move quickly from first call to first customer.

Complete Ownership Questionnaire

First, we get to know you. We make sure to ask plenty of questions about your current situation and your goals to get a good understanding of the type of business you want to run. This step helps us understand whether Painter Bros aligns with the future you want to build, and it gives you a chance to start thinking about your ideal territory and long-term growth.

During this phase, candidates often explore available markets and discuss what makes each territory unique.

Speak with Our Team and Review FDD

We will send the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) over for review. Always feel free to reach out with any questions you may have during this time. There can never be too much communication when going through these first several steps. On our second call, we’ll go over the FDD and discuss Items 7 and 19, as well as other primary points. We will also set up a time to walk through our software. The software is a major part of running your business because it gives you all the tools you need, from communicating with your leads to estimation tools, tech sign-offs, payment integrations, and KPI reporting. Many candidates find the software demonstration helpful because it shows how Painter Bros streamlines operations from day one.

Optional Discovery Day Meeting

Discovery Day is the third phase. If you make it to this phase, it’s because you are a strong candidate to become part of the PainterBros franchise system. Discovery Day gives you the opportunity to meet the team and review operations. Keep in mind that this is totally optional. You can sign with us without attending Discovery Day. If you choose to skip this step, much of what you would learn is covered during your training when you are ready to move forward.

Candidates often use this visit to understand culture, support, and day-to-day operations.

Award Your Franchise

If awarded a Painter Bros franchise, we’ll finalize and sign the franchise agreement and begin the checklist. We will look forward to talking with you the following week, and if you need to schedule anything ahead of time, feel free to reach out to our team. This is the moment ownership becomes official and your launch plan begins taking shape. You’ll receive a structured roadmap, key milestones, and onboarding steps so you always know what comes next.

Thisis also when new owners begin preparing marketing plans and discussing territory goals.

Multi-Day Training at Corporate Office

Your success is our success, so we make sure you are fully prepared to hit the ground running on day one. Throughout this training, you’ll learn everything about the Painter Bros brand and the services we provide.You’ll learn about processes, tools, programs, and more. Training gives you hands-on experience with our systems, software, and business model so you feel confident leading your business from the start. You’ll leave with the skills, structure, and knowledge to operate your franchise like a seasoned professional.

New franchisees consistently cite training as one of the most valuable parts of the ownership process.

Open Your Painter Bros!

Today’s the day! The full process generally takes about 8–12 weeks from our first call to your first customers. Now it’s time to start wowing your customers and building relationships in your community. We’ll be by your side to help you along the way. During your launch phase, our team provides ongoing guidance to help you build momentum quickly. From early marketing efforts to operational support, we stay connected to ensure your opening weeks set you up for long-term success.

Owners receive weekly check-ins after launch to help refine systems and reach key milestones.

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What Our Franchise Partners Are Saying

"Becoming a franchisee for Painter Bros was a really great experience. We spent a lot of time going through all the details and felt very comfortable with the decision to move forward!"

- Russ Carpenter