How much does a Five Star Painting franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $82,200–$194,600, including a $45,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Five Star Painting franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Five Star Painting scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 3 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Five Star Painting franchise

Buyer-Advocate Franchise (Painting Services) · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

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

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$82,200–$194,600

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

245

Closure signals

11 ceased

Lawsuits

Is Five Star Painting worth it? How it compares to 29 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $82,200	cheaper than most (median $113,640)
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	4.5% of outlets	worse than 71% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	3	more litigious than 70% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Data from 208 of 245 franchises operating full 12 months in 2025. Excludes new opens, transfers, multi-unit aggregates, and incomplete reporters. 11 closures in 2025.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

11 closures in 2025; 12 transfers; system-wide minimum performance standards required.

Legal history (Item 3)

3 matters disclosed.

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Five Star Painting franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Five Star Painting franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $82,200–$194,600, including a $45,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Five Star Painting franchise owners make?: Data from 208 of 245 franchises operating full 12 months in 2025. Excludes new opens, transfers, multi-unit aggregates, and incomplete reporters. 11 closures in 2025. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Five Star Painting franchise failure rate?: 11 closures in 2025; 12 transfers; system-wide minimum performance standards required.
Is a Five Star Painting franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Five Star Painting scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 3 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36175-202604-02 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Five Star Painting or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.