CertaPro Painters
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
- Franchising since
- 1992 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Audubon, PA United States Source: franchise.org
Certa ProPainters franchise specializes in residential and commercial painting services, operating as one of North America's largest painting franchise networks
Headline figures
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $171,000 – $320,500 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 3 separate groups: other measures for locations; other measures for locations; other measures for locations. They are not combined.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 4 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (4)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Subcontractor model Total Subcontractor model lowPDF p. 21$171,000
- Employee model Total Employee model lowPDF p. 23$203,250
- Subcontractor model Total Subcontractor model highPDF p. 21$246,000
- Employee model Total Employee model highPDF p. 23$320,500
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 2
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty minimum 2nd year Jun–Dec, total salesMain ongoing fee
35 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
3 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures
- Who is counted
- Franchised territories
- Method
- Gross Receipts
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures
- Who is counted
- Franchisees operating 67 territories
- Method
- Gross Receipts
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures
- Who is counted
- Four company-owned ABC businesses
- Period
- four company-owned locations
- Method
- Gross Receipts
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($171,000 – $320,500) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 2
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised territories · PDF p. 40
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisees operating 67 territories · PDF p. 40
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Four company-owned ABC businesses · PDF p. 40
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: GetFDD listing
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
257 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
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At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Not reviewed
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 20 · PDF p. 44 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Transfers to new owners 2025
“TOTALS 2025 2”
Note: Unclear: the supplied pp.43–45 excerpts do not include the Item 20 transfers table or the quoted total.
Item 20 · PDF p. 47 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchised status total 2025
“Totals 2025 68 0 2 0 0 0 66”
Note: Unclear: the supplied pp.46–48 excerpts include Item 20 introductory text and state listings, but not the claimed franchised status totals row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 43 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Total Outlets 2024 outlets at year end
“Total Outlets 2024 75 72 -3”
Note: Unclear: the supplied pp.42–44 excerpts contain Item 19 sales data, but not the Item 20 total outlet row quoted here.
Item 20 · PDF p. 47 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchised status total 2023
“Totals 2023 76 1 6 0 0 0 71”
Note: Unclear: the supplied pp.46–48 excerpts include Item 20 introductory text and state listings, but not the claimed franchised status totals row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 43 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Total Outlets 2025 outlets at year end
“Total Outlets 2025 72 71 -1”
Note: Unclear: the supplied pp.42–44 excerpts contain Item 19 sales data, but not the Item 20 total outlet row quoted here.
Item 20 · PDF p. 44 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Transfers to new owners 2024
“TOTALS 2024 0”
Note: Unclear: the supplied pp.43–45 excerpts do not include the Item 20 transfers table or the quoted total.
Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Company-owned outlets year-end 2023
“Totals 2023 4 0 0 0 0 4”
Note: Unclear: the supplied pp.47–49 excerpts include Item 20 outlet listing text, but not the quoted company-owned totals row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 44 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Transfers to new owners 2023
“TOTALS 2023 4”
Note: Unclear: the supplied pp.43–45 excerpts do not include the Item 20 transfers table or the quoted total.
Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Company-owned outlets year-end 2025
“Totals 2025 4 0 0 0 0 4”
Note: The supplied pp.47–49 excerpt shows Item 20 introductory text and franchisee listings, but does not include the quoted company-owned totals row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Company-owned outlets year-end 2024
“Totals 2024 4 0 0 0 0 4”
Note: The supplied pp.47–49 excerpt shows Item 20 introductory text and franchisee listings, but does not include the quoted company-owned totals row.
Item 20 · PDF p. 43 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Total Outlets 2023 outlets at year end
“Total Outlets 2023 80 75 -5”
Note: Unclear: the supplied pp.42–44 excerpts contain Item 19 sales data, but not the Item 20 total outlet row quoted here.
Item 20 · PDF p. 47 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchised status total 2024
“Totals 2024 71 1 3 0 0 1 68”
Note: Unclear: the supplied pp.46–48 excerpts include Item 20 introductory text and state listings, but not the claimed franchised status totals row.
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