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Buy a LIME Painting Franchise

LIME Painting is the world’s first and only high-end painting franchise, catering to both residential and commercial properties. Founded to provide a wide array of creative services, LIME Painting helps clients express their vision through quality craftsmanship. With no industry experience required, franchisees benefit from comprehensive training and support, allowing them to run the business semi-absentee. LIME Painting’s 80 locations across the country uphold the brand’s core values of Love, Integrity, Mission, and Excellence, offering 15 revenue streams and an average ticket cost three times the industry average. Marketing is handled by the corporate office, ensuring a strong brand presence on social platforms and participation in national activities.

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Why buy a LIME Painting Franchise?

LIME Painting offers a unique franchise opportunity in the premium segment of the painting industry, with a business model that is both recession-resistant and profitable due to its focus on high-end clients. Franchisees benefit from low overhead, a home-based model, and the option to operate the business on a semi-absentee basis. With no prior industry experience required, LIME Painting provides comprehensive training and support to ensure success. Additionally, corporate-managed marketing enhances brand presence, allowing franchisees to concentrate on client relations and growth. For entrepreneurs interested in a flexible, high-ticket business with strong brand values, LIME Painting presents a compelling opportunity in the expanding luxury home services market.

LIME Painting Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2013

    • Franchising Since

      2018

    • New Startup Cost

      $126,700 – $277,075

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $60,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $10,000

      per Designated Territory assigned

    • Royalty Fee

      4–7%

      of Gross Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      92

    • New Units Opened *

      15

    • Units Transferred *

      11

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $1,006,246

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

LIME Painting – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    LIME Painting provides franchisees with a comprehensive support system for success in the luxury painting market. The LIME Elite Academy offers 80 hours of combined classroom and on-the-job training, supplemented by an in-depth online review. Franchisees benefit from a subcontractor network, a proprietary management platform called LIMEWare, and extensive marketing support including co-op advertising, social media, SEO, and loyalty programs. Additionally, a dedicated call center manages sales appointments while corporate assists with estimates, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal LIME Painting franchisee is a creative entrepreneur with a passion for home improvement and design. They should be detail-oriented, customer-focused, and capable of managing a team of painters. A background in painting or construction is beneficial, along with strong business management skills to ensure project success.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    LIME Painting has earned numerous accolades, including being #468 on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 in 2022, recognized as a Top New & Emerging Brand in 2023, and a Top Low-Cost Franchise by Entrepreneur. The brand has also received the Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Award, Corporate Vision’s Corporate Excellence Award, and was named one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies of 2020. LIME Painting maintains an A+ rating with the BBB and is EPA Lead-Safe Certified. They were also recognized by Franchise Business Review as one of the Top 200 Franchises in 2026.

  4. Industry / Market

    The residential and commercial painting industry is experiencing solid growth, with the U.S. market valued at around $42 billion in 2023. This growth is driven by increasing home renovations, new housing starts, and commercial construction projects. The trend toward sustainable and eco-friendly paints also boosts demand. With a projected annual growth rate of 3-4% through 2028, LIME Painting offers a promising opportunity in a thriving market.

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