That 1 PainterA fresh perspective on the painting business.

Transform homes through residential painting, running the business with subcontractors or employees.

Figures discussed in this episode come from That 1 Painter’s FDD issued May 2025. FDDs are updated regularly, and figures may have changed.

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The sources behind the conversation.

Go deeper into That 1 Painter’s story, their customer experience, and understand the disclosure behind the numbers.

THE DISCLOSURE USED IN THIS EPISODE

That 1 Painter franchise disclosure document.

Issued: May 6, 2025

Our financial and operating references come from this edition of That 1 Painter’s FDD. For your own evaluation, request the current FDD from the franchisor.

Item 7 · Initial investmentItem 11 · Training and supportItem 15 · Owner participationItem 19 · Financial performance

Explore the official sources.

Summaries from the brand background, customer materials, and dated FDD used for this episode.

The That 1 Painter story.

Steven Montgomery’s painting experience began in his family’s trade. He founded That 1 Painter in 2011, with the disclosed franchise offering following in 2021.

The customer experience.

Residential and commercial customers seek painting and related cosmetic repairs. Estimating, scheduling, communication, and dependable project execution shape the customer experience.

The people and franchise concept.

The owner develops local business and organizes people and projects. The disclosure describes subcontractor and employee models, supported by training, operating resources, and brand systems.

PUT THE FIGURES IN CONTEXT

A clearer picture behind the numbers.

Understand what the investment covers.

The FDD’s Item 7 gives these estimated initial investments: $113,000 to $142,000 (subcontractor model); $139,750 to $189,000 (employee model). Both models include the $59,000 initial franchise fee and assume a home office. Owner compensation and debt service are excluded from additional funds.

FDD · Item 7

Revenue groups span different territory counts.

The 2024 results cover 36 responding franchisees operating 88 territories, divided into three revenue-ranked groups of 12 franchisees. The groups operate different numbers of territories. These are franchisee totals, not per-territory results, and the top group alone is not representative of every business.

FDD · Item 19

Sales are not take-home income.

Reported revenue comes before the costs of running the business and is not owner profit. Historical results do not predict what a new owner will achieve. Use the current FDD to explore the expenses and operating assumptions relevant to your plans.

FDD · Item 19

Start with the story. Then bring informed questions to your next conversation.

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not an offer to sell a franchise, which can only be made through the franchisor’s FDD. It is not legal, financial or investment advice; review the current FDD with your own attorney and accountant. This episode is not sponsored or endorsed by That 1 Painter. Franchise Roundtable profiles are developed with AI-assisted production and editorial review. Powered by FranchiseBrokers.com, which may receive compensation from franchisors. Full disclosures