Franchise overview by FranRelay
Go Painting
Go Painting provides exterior painting and coating services, including work for institutional clients. Franchisees sell projects and coordinate estimates, crews, scheduling, and customer service.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$136,700 – $180,200
USD. Includes the franchise fee and $15,000 to $25,000 for the first three months of working capital. Assumes home operation. Excludes the truck purchase and financing costs; a separate workspace may add costs.
Initial franchise fee
$59,500
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD. Due at signing and nonrefundable. Honorably discharged US veterans receive a 10% VetFran reduction on their first territory.
Selected fees
Royalty7%, 6%, or 5% of gross revenue monthly; minimums start after six months open.
For 5 or more territories, monthly minimums are $1,250 in months 7–12; $1,750 in 13–24; $1,850 in 25–36; $1,950 in 37–48; $2,050 in 49–60, except month 60; $2,150 in 60–72, except month 60; and $2,250 from month 73. A minimum payment remains required in month 60.
Advertising contribution2% of monthly gross revenue.
Local marketingYear 1: $15,000 minimum; later years: greater of 1% of annual gross revenue or $10,000.
Separate from the national contribution. Required SEO and digital marketing spending is at least $1,750 monthly, including territory web page upkeep. Lower spending needs written consent based on market population and demographics. Advertising needs approval. Regional cooperative participation may also be required; contributions count toward local spending.
These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.
Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.
Ownership and support
What owning this franchise involves
Your role
Run a project-based service business with employees or subcontractors.
- Owner involvement
- You must participate fully in day-to-day operations.
- Main responsibilities
- Coordinate sales, estimates, crews, project schedules, and customer service.
- Manager requirements
- A designated full-time manager may complete required training; your daily participation remains required.
Free consultation
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Disclosure document
The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.
Go Painting, LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. ISSUANCE DATE: April 10, 2026
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.