15 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Service Star Painters franchise ranges from $30K to $90K (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Service Star Painters is $10K (2025 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Service Star Painters 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Service Star Painters does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisService Star Painters charges a royalty fee of 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Service Star Painters franchise is approximately 11.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 3.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $200/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisService Star Painters has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Service Star Painters franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisService Star Painters offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.
View full territory analysisService Star Painters currently operates 0 locations (2025 FDD) (0 franchised, 0 company-owned).
View full growth analysisService Star Painters does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Service Star Painters is 5 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 25 years.
View full contract analysisService Star Painters's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisNo, Service Star Painters's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation.
View full legal analysisService Star Painters provides 112 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisYes, Service Star Painters provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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