Painter1
Painter1 franchise for sale in Marietta, Georgia
List Price: $69,900 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$212,525 USD
Cash Flow
Upon Inquiry
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
Upon Inquiry
Value of Assets
Upon Inquiry
Year Established
2018
Business Operates From
My home
Location Is
N/A
Approx. Monthly Rent
N/A
Total Employees
Upon Inquiry
1–3 MonthsTransition
Support
SomewhatPrice/Terms
Flexibility
NoneSeller financing Available
Full-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
This established residential and commercial painting business has served Marietta and surrounding communities since 2018. The opportunity gives a new owner an operating platform rather than starting from zero, including years of customer, lead, and estimate history in the CRM; an established local phone number and web presence; relationships with subcontractor crews; and existing market infrastructure.
Day-to-day operations center on local marketing, responding quickly to leads, conducting in-person estimates, closing projects, scheduling crews, and managing quality and customer communication. The seller is prepared to assist with introductions and an orderly transition of the business.
This opportunity is best suited for a hands-on, sales-minded owner-operator or an existing Atlanta-area home-services company looking to expand. The greatest upside is in stronger local marketing, disciplined follow-up, improved estimating and margin management, and consistent use of the existing customer and lead database. The buyer will also receive franchise onboarding, operating systems, training, and ongoing support.
For the right operator, this is a practical opportunity to acquire operating history, infrastructure, relationships, and an established local presence without the time and effort required to build a new territory from the ground up.
Growth opportunities
The largest opportunity is stronger hands-on sales and operating discipline. A new owner can increase local marketing, respond to leads faster, follow up consistently on open estimates, reactivate 8+ years of customer and lead data, build referral and review programs, and develop relationships with property managers, real estate agents, contractors and commercial accounts. Profitability can be improved through in-person estimates, tighter job costing, disciplined pricing, crew management and stronger gross-margin control. The existing phone and web presence, CRM history and subcontractor relationships allow the buyer to focus on lead conversion and execution instead of building an operation from scratch.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
The owner’s primary role is sales and operational management rather than performing the painting work. Responsibilities include local marketing, responding to leads, conducting estimates, following up with prospects, scheduling projects and subcontractor crews, managing customer communication, monitoring job quality and controlling project costs and margins.
Additional Info
Financial statements and detailed operating information will be provided to qualified buyers after an NDA. The current owner is committed to assisting with introductions and an orderly transition, including connections to existing subcontractor relationships. The ideal buyer is a hands-on, sales-minded owner-operator or an existing Atlanta-area home-services company with local management capacity.
Asset Description
Included operating assets consist primarily of the Marietta territory rights, 8+ years of customer, lead and estimate history in the Painter1 software account, the established business phone number, applicable local web, social and business accounts, subcontractor and painter contacts, and any transferable painting equipment, accessories and supplies on hand. Final physical assets will be verified and itemized before closing.
Inventory Description
This is a service business and does not depend on material saleable inventory. Any paint, sundries, accessories or job-related supplies transferred with the business will be itemized during diligence and included where transferable. No separate inventory value is currently represented.
Reason for Selling
The owner is stepping away to focus on personal and family responsibilities and can no longer give the business the daily attention it deserves. This is a personal timing decision rather than a lack of confidence in the market or opportunity. The owner remains in the area and is committed to helping with introductions and an orderly transition.
Why I Love My Franchise
I value the ability to build a local business around customer relationships and visible results. The model allows the owner to focus on sales, estimates, scheduling and customer service while working with experienced crews to complete the projects. The systems, training and support provide structure, while the owner still has room to build the business locally and make a direct impact.
About Painter1
Painter1 is a commercial and residential painting franchise founded in 2012 and franchising since 2015, headquartered in Waco, Texas. The brand was created by industry veterans who previously helped build Five Star Painting, the second-largest painting franchise in North America. Painter1 emphasizes owner-centric franchising by reducing overhead and restrictions, offering a streamlined path to success. Services include interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, popcorn ceiling removal, and specialty coatings, using premium, eco-friendly paints. Painter1 operates with a flexible, home-based model and no local territory exclusivity, allowing franchisees to scale efficiently. The company fosters a strong franchisee community with a 10% equity pool shared among owners, declining royalties, and a low initial franchise fee, making it one of the most affordable painting franchises in the market
Franchisee Support
Painter1 provides hands-on training delivered by experienced franchisees, ongoing operational support, and marketing assistance. Franchisees benefit from proprietary software for on-site quoting, automated sales processing, and CRM tools to streamline communications and reporting. The brand offers declining royalties and a national advertising fund, while also promoting a collaborative culture where franchisees share ownership in the system’s success through an equity pool. Support includes business coaching, peer networking, and access to advanced project management tools, enabling franchisees to focus on growth and customer satisfaction
Brand Accolades & Awards
Painter1 is recognized for rapid growth with a 45% increase in units over three years and is ranked among notable painting franchises by Entrepreneur and IFPG. The brand’s innovative owner-centric model, low fees, and equity sharing have earned it a strong reputation in the franchise community as a forward-thinking and financially accessible opportunity
Industry / Market
The residential and commercial painting industry is a stable, multi-billion-dollar market with consistent demand driven by property maintenance and renovation trends. Painter1’s focus on eco-friendly products and premium services aligns with consumer preferences for quality and sustainability. The industry’s resilience during economic fluctuations, combined with Painter1’s scalable and low-overhead model, positions franchisees well for long-term growth in a recession-resistant sector
Ideal Owner
The ideal Painter1 franchisee is an entrepreneurial, motivated individual seeking a low-cost entry into the home services industry. No prior painting experience is required, but a passion for customer service, business growth, and community engagement is essential. Owners who value technology-driven tools, flexible home-based operations, and a collaborative franchise culture will thrive. The brand suits both owner-operators and semi-absentee investors aiming for scalable, profitable businesses