Five Star Painting

Five Star Painting

Franzy VerifiedInformation based on 2026 FDD

Home Services · Residential Painting

Investment min
$82.2K
Total: $82.2K–$194.6K
Avg gross revenue
N/A
Unit-level, 2026
Franchise fee
$45K
Veteran discount available
Royalty
6%
of gross revenue
Locations
245
Franchising since 2007

Description

What is Five Star Painting?

Residential painting including interior, exterior, cabinets, and deck staining with a two-year workmanship guarantee

Five Star Painting has established itself as a premier residential painting franchise since 2002, delivering exceptional quality and professional service across hundreds of locations nationwide. This home services brand stands out for its commitment to customer satisfaction and meticulous attention to detail in every project.

What sets Five Star Painting apart is their systematic approach to both interior and exterior painting projects. Their franchisees work with highly trained professionals who follow detailed protocols for surface preparation, paint application, and cleanup. This ensures consistent, high-quality results that have earned them countless positive reviews and repeat customers.

The franchise is particularly noted for their comprehensive service offerings, including interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, and various other specialty painting services. Their professional color consultation services help customers make confident decisions for their homes, while their use of premium materials from trusted suppliers ensures long-lasting results.

Five Star Painting franchisees benefit from a proven business model that emphasizes customer service, professional development, and operational excellence. The brand's reputation for reliability, punctuality, and cleanliness has made them a trusted choice for homeowners across America. Their two-year workmanship guarantee demonstrates their confidence in their service quality and commitment to customer satisfaction.

For entrepreneurs looking to enter the thriving home services industry, Five Star Painting offers a structured path to business ownership with comprehensive training, marketing support, and ongoing operational guidance. The brand's focus on professionalism and quality workmanship has helped establish it as a leader in the residential painting sector.

Location Analysis

Where Five Star Painting wins

Five Star Painting franchises operate on a territory basis rather than from storefronts, with clustering around metropolitan and suburban areas featuring dense owner-occupied housing stock. Coverage spans the United States and Canada, marketed through a per-location directory. As a Neighborly brand, territories may overlap with sister home-service brands, supporting shared-customer clustering in established suburban markets. The business model targets owner-occupied single-family households, homeowners in established neighborhoods where housing age drives repainting cycles, and commercial or property-management clients needing recurring painting services. Ideal customers include middle-to-upper-income homeowners with discretionary budgets for outsourced home improvement. Prospective franchisees should validate that their assigned territory contains sufficient owner-occupied households to sustain recurring residential repainting demand.
Total Locations
245
Franchise units
245
Corporate locations
0
Avg. sq. footage
N/A

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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind Five Star Painting

Avg gross revenueN/A
Investment range$82,200 – $194,600
Investment midpoint$138,400
Brand fund2%
Royalty6%
Franchise fee$45,000
Min. net worthN/A
Min. liquid capital$50,000

Veteran discount available

Five Star Painting participates in a veteran discount program on the franchise fee. Ask your Franzy advisor or the brand for current eligibility and terms.

Five Star Painting was founded in 2002 and has grown to 245 units. The initial investment ranges from $82,200 to $194,600, with a franchise fee of $45,000. The model is home- or small-office-based and does not require a retail storefront, which limits fixed occupancy costs. Owner responsibilities center on sales, estimating, and project management, while painting work is performed by subcontracted crews. This structure requires capability in recruiting, vetting, and managing subcontractors. Applicable state and local contractor licensing and insurance requirements vary by jurisdiction and must be secured by the franchisee. The investment covers the capital needed to launch a territory-based painting operation focused on residential and commercial clients.
Did you know? Five Star Painting operates in the residential painting sector of home services. The franchise was founded in 2002 and now includes 245 units. Initial investment ranges from $82,200 to $194,600. The franchise fee is $45,000. The model is territory-based and does not require a retail storefront or customer-facing facility.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

The model

How Five Star Painting works

01
Ownership
Part-Time (Executive)

Owner stays in an executive role — sets strategy, hires a manager, and oversees crews. Typically 5–20 hr/wk after ramp; many keep their day job.

Full-Time

Owner runs the business as their primary job — leads the team day-to-day on the ground, 40+ hr/wk.

02
Revenue
Revenue model not specified.
03
Customer
Customer model not specified.

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$82.2K–$194.6K
Most common
$82,200
Minimum
$138,400
Midpoint
$194,600
Maximum

The investment range midpoint (from range reported on Item 7) is $138,400 and financing can reduce cash-at-close by 80–90%.

Over time

Franchise footprint

+5% YoY
245 units open as of 2026 FDD+11 in last 12 mo

2026 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Five Star Painting's 2026 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a Five Star Painting franchise typically ranges between $82,200.00 and $194,600.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2026. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

Five Star Painting
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