Build an Empire.
Dominate a Market.
Five territories. One operator. A multi-million dollar painting business built for leaders who don't wait for opportunities, they own them.
Commit to 5 Territories.
Get a Year of Growth, Free.
Empire Builders get two of the most valuable growth engines in the industry, at no additional cost, for a full 12 months after launch.
Resi Digital Marketing
A full year of done-for-you residential digital marketing services, paid media, SEO, and lead generation tuned for painting franchises. Fill the pipeline from day one across all five territories.
- ✓ Paid search + paid social management
- ✓ Local SEO across all 5 territories
- ✓ Landing pages + conversion tracking
- ✓ Monthly performance reporting
Unlimited ResiRecruit
Twelve months of unlimited recruiting through ResiRecruit. Hire as many sales reps, estimators, and crew leads as your empire needs, without per-hire fees slowing you down.
- ✓ Unlimited hires across all roles
- ✓ Sourcing + screening handled for you
- ✓ Sales reps, estimators, crew leads
- ✓ Scale your team as fast as you can lead it
Offer exclusive to Empire Builders franchisees signing a 5-territory agreement. 12-month term begins at launch.
This Is Not Passive
For Leaders Building Something Real
Empire Builders is for operators with proven leadership experience who can recruit, develop, and lead a sales team across multiple markets. You're not buying a job, you're building a multi-million dollar business.
If you've built teams, hit numbers, and want to own a market, keep reading.
Join the Movement
Join the #1 Painting Franchise in America
That 1 Painter has been named the #1 Painting Franchise in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 2026 rankings, the most respected benchmark in franchising. It's recognition of our brand strength, owner support, and the proven systems that help our franchisees outperform the competition.
Our Advantages
Why That 1 Painter Stands Out
Proven Brand Equity
Built for long-term market dominance with a brand homeowners trust and remember.
Repeat Revenue
Painting is a repeat-need service, customers come back every 5–7 years, plus referrals.
Backed by That 1 Painter
Proven systems, training, and support from an experienced franchise platform.
Proven Playbooks
Sales, hiring, and marketing frameworks that work from day one.
Designed for Scale
Build a business worth $1M–$5M+ with clear paths to growth.
Exit Value
Create a real asset, a branded business with transferable value.
Proven Brand Equity
Built for long-term market dominance with a brand homeowners trust and remember.
Repeat Revenue
Painting is a repeat-need service, customers come back every 5–7 years, plus referrals.
Backed by That 1 Painter
Proven systems, training, and support from an experienced franchise platform.
Proven Playbooks
Sales, hiring, and marketing frameworks that work from day one.
Designed for Scale
Build a business worth $1M–$5M+ with clear paths to growth.
Exit Value
Create a real asset, a branded business with transferable value.
Validation
Hear From Our Owners
Real operators. Real numbers. Real growth.
Our Culture
How Generosity Is Built Into Our Culture
The Market
A Massive, Fragmented Market
The U.S. painting industry represents one of the largest opportunities in home services. Highly fragmented. Low brand trust. Huge demand.
$67B+
Combined U.S. Painting, Drywall & Floor Coatings Opportunity
THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD A DOMINANT LOCAL BRAND.
Your Team
From Launch to Market Domination
You + your crews. Start selling.
You run the business. Your team runs the jobs.
Who We Want
Built for Sales-Driven Operators
This is not passive. This is for builders.
You Are a Fit If You
- ✓Thrive in competitive environments
- ✓Can lead and grow a sales team
- ✓Want to build a $1M–$5M+ business
- ✓Take ownership and move fast
You Are Not a Fit If
- ✗You avoid sales
- ✗You want something "easy"
- ✗You don't want to lead people
The Process
How It Works
Apply
Fill out a short application so we can learn about your goals and background.
Discovery Call
We hop on a call to discuss the opportunity, answer questions, and see if it's a mutual fit.
Review Territory
Explore available territories, review the investment, and understand your market potential.
Get Approved
Once we confirm the fit, you're officially part of the That 1 Painter network.
Get Trained
Comprehensive training on sales, operations, insurance, and vendor partnerships before you launch.
Build Generational Wealth
Open your doors, dominate your market, and build a business that lasts.
Per Territory Investment
Your Investment
Liquid Capital Requirement
$50,000
MINIMUM
Franchise Fee
$59,000
Total Investment
$96,500 – $137,000
INITIAL INVESTMENT
Figures shown are for one territory.
Total Investment · 5 Territories
$262,500 – $303,000
Dominate an entire painting market for less than 1/3 the investment of a Crumbl Cookie.
2025 FDD Highlights
Median Revenue of Top Third of Franchisees
$2,153,597
Financing
Multiple Paths to Fund Your Franchise
As an SBA-registered franchise, you have access to a range of financing options, and we'll help you navigate every one.
SBA Loans
We're registered in the SBA Franchise Directory, qualifying you for government-backed small business loans with favorable terms.
Third-Party Lending
We connect you with franchise-friendly lenders who specialize in getting new owners funded quickly and competitively.
401(k) / IRA Rollover
Use retirement funds to invest in your franchise without early withdrawal penalties through ROBS programs.
Territories
Top Available Territories
These are some of our highest-demand markets, but we have many more territories available across the country. Empire Builders can stack five contiguous or strategic territories, reach out to map your empire.
Your Backing
You're Not Building Alone
As part of That 1 Painter, you get the systems, coaching, and infrastructure to move fast and build smart.
Marketing Systems
Lead generation engines that fill your pipeline
Sales Frameworks
Coaching and playbooks that close deals
Vendor Relationships
Pre-negotiated supplier and material partnerships
Recruiting Systems
Frameworks for hiring crews and sales reps
Technology Stack
CRM, automation, and reporting from day one
Financial Guidance
P&L coaching, pricing strategy, and margin optimization
Ongoing Training
Continuous education on products, sales tactics, and operations
Peer Network
Connect with other owners who share what's working
Stop Scrolling.
Start Building.
Apply Now
Start Your Application
Legal Disclaimer
This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Franchise offerings are made only through the delivery of a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Certain states require registration of the FDD before the franchisor can advertise or offer the franchise in that state. This communication is not directed to residents of any of those states until the franchise has been registered and the FDD has been delivered in compliance with applicable laws. No franchises will be sold to any resident of any such state until the offering has been registered and declared effective by such state and the required FDD has been delivered to the prospective franchisee in compliance with applicable law.
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