LIME Painting
Home Services · Painting Services
- Active units
- 79
- Royalty
- 7.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About LIME Painting
LIME Painting Company is a reputable and renowned brand in the residential and commercial painting industry. Led by our founder, Nick Lopez, who has a real passion for home improvement, LIME Painting prides itself on delivering top-notch services to clients. Our team consists of highly skilled LIME Certified Consultants and some of the area's best professional painters, ensuring that every project is completed with expertise and attention to detail. At LIME Painting, we understand that painting is not just about adding color to your walls; it's about maintaining the aesthetics and integrity of your property. That's why we focus on quality prep, quality products, custom results, and lasting impressions. From interior to exterior painting services, we have you covered. What sets us apart is our commitment to customer excellence. We strive to exceed our clients' expectations and provide a seamless and stress-free experience from start to finish. Whether it's a standard repaint or a specialized paint job, LIME Painting is prepared and qualified to handle the task. If you're looking for a painting company that offers personalized solutions, exceptional craftsmanship, and a sterling reputation, choose LIME Painting Company. Contact us now to book your free estimate. With LIME Painting, you can rest assured that your property is in good hands.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$60k
- Brand fund
3.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
500.0% of Net Sales
- Multi-Territory Addendum – first Additional Territory
$50k
- Multi-Territory Addendum – second and each Additional Territory
$35k
- Veteran discount
5000.0% off franchise fee — $5,000 discount on the Initial Franchise Fee for honorably discharged veterans (first unit only; includes U.S. or Canadian military).
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations63
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings6
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-17.1%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR1.3%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.3×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$205k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.