How much does a Appell Striping franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $224,907–$477,178, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Appell Striping franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Appell Striping scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Appell Striping franchise

Pavement Maintenance Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5

Investment

$224,907–$477,178

Total fees

9% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 2 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Appell Striping worth it? How it compares to 134 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	9% of sales	steeper than 61% of other franchises franchises
Startup cost	from $224,907	pricier than 68% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade D	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	8.3% of outlets	worse than 87% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

5 franchisees' 2025 gross sales reported (unaudited). Range: $96,702–$794,744. Affiliate reported $8.9M total sales. No projections; cherry-picking: only successful franchisees included; terminated Florida franchisee excluded.

Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2025: 1 termination, 1 ceased ops in Florida. Young system (11 franchises)

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Franchisor's framing: 5 franchisees' 2025 gross sales reported (unaudited). Range: $96,702–$794,744. Affiliate report…

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Appell Striping franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Appell Striping franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $224,907–$477,178, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Appell Striping franchise owners make?: 5 franchisees' 2025 gross sales reported (unaudited). Range: $96,702–$794,744. Affiliate reported $8.9M total sales. No projections; cherry-picking: only successful franchisees included; terminated Florida franchisee excluded. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Appell Striping franchise failure rate?: 2025: 1 termination, 1 ceased ops in Florida. Young system (11 franchises)
Is a Appell Striping franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Appell Striping scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Appell Striping or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.