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
$105,200–$189,200
Total fees
7% of sales
Outlets
55
Closure signals
9 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
Is PaintEZ worth it? How it compares to 57 similar franchises
Ongoing fees
7% of sales
lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost
from $105,200
cheaper than most (median $116,200)
Disclosure honesty
Grade C
less honest than most of the category
Closure rate
16.4% of outlets
worse than 93% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits
0
fewer than most
Benchmarked against every home & trade services franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.
What their own earnings claim actually says
22 franchisees open 12+ months in 2025. Revenue ranges $103,807-$1,405,601. Net income $6,705-$284,045. Only 41% met average job price; cherry-picks successful performers.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
9 ceased operations in 2025; 31 new units opened same year suggests churn.
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Franchisor's framing: 22 franchisees open 12+ months in 2025. Revenue ranges $103,807-$1,405,601. Net income $6,705-$…
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $105,200–$189,200, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do PaintEZ franchise owners make?
22 franchisees open 12+ months in 2025. Revenue ranges $103,807-$1,405,601. Net income $6,705-$284,045. Only 41% met average job price; cherry-picks successful performers. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the PaintEZ franchise failure rate?
9 ceased operations in 2025; 31 new units opened same year suggests churn.
Is a PaintEZ franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. PaintEZ scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% 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 PaintEZ or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.