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Five Star Painting Franchise Fee (2026)

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Initial Franchise Fee $49,950
📊 Total Investment: $71K–$170K 💰 Royalty: 6% 📣 Ad Fund: 2%

About Five Star Painting

Five Star Painting is a residential and commercial painting franchise with 280+ locations across the US and Canada, part of the Neighborly family. Founded in 1997, Five Star Painting offers interior and exterior painting services for homeowners and businesses.

Five Star Painting's Neighborly network membership provides built-in referral opportunities from dozens of complementary home service brands including Molly Maid, Mr. Handyman, and Mosquito Joe. The painting category's low barrier to commoditization is offset by strong franchise brand standards and customer service protocols.

Fee Breakdown

Initial Franchise Fee$49,950
Total Investment Range$71K–$170K
Royalty Fee6%
Marketing / Ad Fund2%
Min. Net WorthContact franchisor
Liquid Capital RequiredContact franchisor

Based on publicly available FDD data. Always review current Franchise Disclosure Document before investing.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • ✓ Neighborly network provides powerful cross-referral pipeline
  • ✓ Home painting is a consistent, large-ticket home improvement service
  • ✓ Low equipment overhead vs. other trades franchises
  • ✓ Residential and commercial dual market broadens revenue base

⚠️ Cons

  • ✗ Painting is highly labor-intensive — managing painting crews is the core challenge
  • ✗ Seasonal in northern markets — winter slowdowns require planning
  • ✗ Finding and retaining quality painters in a tight labor market is difficult

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Five Star Painting franchise fee?
The Five Star Painting initial franchise fee is $49,950. Total investment ranges from $71K–$170K.
What is the total cost to open a Five Star Painting franchise?
Total investment to open a Five Star Painting franchise ranges from $71K–$170K, including the $49,950 franchise fee, real estate, build-out, equipment, and working capital.
What is Five Star Painting's ongoing royalty fee?
Five Star Painting charges a royalty of 6% on gross sales. An additional 2% marketing fund contribution is also required.
Is Five Star Painting a good franchise to own?
Five Star Painting has an established brand and proven business model. Review the current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and speak with existing franchisees to evaluate whether it fits your market and goals.
How do I apply for a Five Star Painting franchise?
To apply for a Five Star Painting franchise, contact their franchise development team directly or submit a request through our contact form. You'll need to meet their financial qualification requirements and complete their discovery process.

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Initial Fee
$49,950
Royalty
6%
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