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Franchisee Satisfaction Report

For anyone researching a franchise, Franchise Business Review knows how important it is to get feedback from current franchisees. To expedite this process, we conducted an independent survey of CertaPro Painters franchisees on their satisfaction.

All active franchisees were invited to participate in the survey. 223 franchise owners elected to participate (approximately 71%). The survey was completed on January 2011.

CertaPro Painters
Company
Year Founded: 1991
Franchising Since: 1992
Total Franchisees: 310
Total Locations: 365
Financial Requirements
Startup Investment: $129,000 - $154,000
Cash Requirement: $75,000
Net Worth Requirement: $200,000
Areas Franchising
- Canada
- National

Join the Best

  • Ranked number one by Entrepreneur magazine in a category we established.
  • Redefining service in an industry estimated at over $40 billion.
  • Ranked 7th for overall franchisee satisfaction in Franchise Business Review mature system category.
  • Recognized for outstanding franchisee relations and support by the Canadian Franchise Association.
  • Distinguished as a military friendly franchise by GI Jobs Magazine in 2010 & 2011.
  • The largest residential and commercial painting franchise in North America leading the market.

North America’s Most Referred Painting Company

In business, reputation is king. Since 1992, our customers have made the CertaPro brand the most trusted, most referred and most reliable in the industry. Our name is synonymous with excellence, a position we’ve earned through the hard work of our franchisees and their commitment to redefining the home service industry.

CertaPro franchisees enjoy the stability and solid standing that comes from a well known, reputable brand.

Best in Class Operations

As a CertaPro franchise owner you manage the business while your crews do the painting. You do not need to have experience in the painting business to operate a CertaPro Painters franchise. Our training and ongoing support programs are the result of best practices gathered from hundreds of franchisees over the last 17 years.

These tools provide our franchisees with the foundation to continue growing the CertaPro Painters brand.

  • Class room and field training initially covers everything from job estimating, running job sites, managing employees to understanding and utilizing sales and marketing strategies.
  • Training and Recruiting key staff members, such as office, sales, and production management personnel available.
  • Regional Support General Managers monitor and track your territory trends to help franchisees develop long term strategies for residential and commercial business development.
  • National Advertising in high profile media, including print magazines such as Country Living, and Martha Stewart Living, and cable TV spots on HGTV, Style Network and TLC.
  • Color Expert, Shannon Kaye, host of Fresh Coat on the DIY Network.
  • Local and National Marketing Programs:

o Internet Search Engine Marketing Campaigns
o National Call Center, 1-800-GO-CERTA.
o Co-op Media Planning and Buying
o Response-driven direct mail campaigns
o Customer Research to ensure CertaPro Painters continues to deliver on customer wants!

  • Proprietary Technology to help maximize margins.
  • Peer Networking and Ongoing Education through annual national convention, regional meetings and business planning groups, online forums, webinars and tutorials to encourage mutual learning and constant improvement.
  • Visionary Leaders, recognized for assembling an exceptional staff committed to franchisee support.

We’re CertaPro

We have a value set that defines our business; at the core of it is a simple principle: deliver what you promise. We’d like to start delivering on our promise to you, fill out the form below to learn about how a CertaPro Painters franchise can transform your future.

Ask us about existing businesses for sale in your area. Opportunities currently available in: Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles and Orlando areas.

Financial Requirements
Startup Investment: $129,000 - $154,000
Cash Requirement: $75,000
Net Worth Requirement: $200,000

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NEWS

Cockeysville Painting Company Helps Cafe Hon Makeover

CertaPro Painters was contacted by a producer from the Fox television show 'Kitchen Nightmares' to paint Baltimore restaurant Cafe Hon.

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Due Diligence

What is the most important aspect of your due diligence while investigating a franchise? Without question its actual conversations with franchisees. That is going "right to the source" for accurate, front line data you can base your decision on. Steve Hearon of CertaPro Painters shares this month questions that have been asked of his own franchisees, and what should be asked to any franchisee in order to better understand what it's like within a franchise system.

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Choosing the Right Franchise for You

Steve Hearon of CertaPro Painters has blogged previously on items of owning your own business, as well as the difference between owning a franchise over starting from scratch. Once you have done the self reflection and analysis necessary to determine if business ownership is right for you, and, you've chosen to go the route of franchising rather than go it alone, you are still left with a final, very large decision - which franchise should you choose?
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Franchise Versus Independent Business Opportunities

This month, Steve Hearon of CertaPro Painters shares several reasons why he believes franchising is the way to go when starting a business. Going into business for yourself is a big decision, but its only the first of several as you evaluate which path to take. Deciding on going it alone or joining a franchise must be taken as seriously as your initial decision to become an entrepreneur.

BLOG POST

Is Business Ownership for you?

It seems that almost everyone at some point has dreamed of owning their own business. It's the entrepreneurs of the world that drive free economies. However, business ownership is not for everyone. Wanting to own a business and truly having what it takes are two very different things. Steve Hearon of CertaPro Painters explains the benefits to owning your own business, and the key questions you should ask yourself before doing so.

PODCAST

CertaPro Painters Franchisee Jeff Brown

An interview with Jeff Brown, CertaPro Painters franchisee in Knoxville, Tennessee.

NEWS

CertaPro Painters of Cockeysville named among the Top 100 Minority Business Enterprises

Towson Times story on CertaPro Painters franchisees, Lorena and Dave Streb, on their recent achievements.

NEWS

Batavia couple paints over layoff concerns.

Batavia Republican story on CertaPro Painters franchisees, Kevin and Susan Holmberg, and their decision to purchase CertaPro after the economy took a toll on their previous careers.

NEWS

Painting the way to being his own boss.

The Patriot Ledger tells the story about Steve Buttrick, a CertaPro Painter franchisee who chose CertaPro so he could run his own business.

NEWS

Retired Air Force colonel, fighter pilot looks to lead again.

Press-Register's profile on a CertaPro Painter franchisee, Steve Carey.

PODCAST

CertaPro Franchise is Painting a New Life

An interview with Charlie Chase, CEO of CertaPro Painters

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Corporate Contact:
CertaPro Painters

150 Green Tree Road
Suiite 1003
Oaks, PA 19456

Steve Hearon, VP of Franchise Development
shearon@certapro.com
800.564.5175 x 240

 

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Training & Support
4.0

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Franchise System
4.0

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Leadership
4.3

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Financial Opportunity
3.5

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General Satisfaction
3.8

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Core Values
4.4

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Franchisee Community
4.4

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Self-Evaluation
4.2

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Overall (average)
4.1
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