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That 1 Painter

That 1 Painter provides residential and commercial painting and cosmetic repairs. Franchisees run a local service business, with subcontractors performing the painting and repair work under the standard model.

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Investment and fees

What it costs to open and operate

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Upfront investment

Total initial investment

$96,500 – $137,000

USD estimate includes the franchise fee and three months of operating funds. Assumes a home office with no real estate rent or purchase, one leased vehicle and equipped subcontractors. Operating funds exclude owner pay and debt service; more funds may be needed. Shared startup details appear below.

Initial franchise fee

$59,000

Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.

USD fee, due in full at signing and nonrefundable. A 10% first-territory discount applies to qualified clergy, realtors, entrepreneurs age 29 or younger, first responders and honorably discharged US veterans who meet the franchisor's requirements. Incentives may change or be withdrawn.

Selected fees

  • RoyaltyGreater of 6% of weekly Gross Revenue or $461 per territory per week

    Minimums start at opening or these deadlines, whichever is earlier: first territory, 120 days after signing; second, seven months after the agreement's effective date; third and later, 13 months after that date. Gross Revenue includes uncollected sales. Payments are due weekly on Wednesday.

  • Advertising contribution2% of weekly Gross Revenue; may increase to 3%

    Due weekly on Wednesday. If no sales are reported for a week, the fund collects 120% of the last contribution and settles the balance in the next week with reported sales. Local spending is separate; fund spending in your territory is not guaranteed.

  • Local marketing$3,000/month in year one; then greater of $3,000/month or 4% of monthly Gross Revenue

    The minimum may increase. A separate advertising management fee is $650 to $1,300 per outlet per month. Monthly local spending applies after launch in addition to the opening campaign. Advertising needs prior written approval. Joining a future cooperative may be required and add obligations.

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

You run a local service business under prescribed service and advertising rules.

Owner involvement
You must personally supervise and manage day-to-day operations.
Main responsibilities
Offer only approved services you are qualified to provide, using the brand's required service methods.
Manager requirements
An approved manager must complete required training, work full time and have no competitor ties.

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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.

THAT 1 PAINTER FRANCHISING, LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: May 1, 2026..

An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.