Richard’s Painting Franchise

Richard’s Painting’s operating roots are in Salisbury, North Carolina. The April 28, 2026 FDD identifies Richard Gould as Managing Member of the affiliated Salisbury painting business since 1999. The affiliate Richard’s Painting Co, LLC was established in May 2013 and operates similar businesses in North Carolina and Tennessee. RPG Franchising, LLC was formed in North Carolina on November 28, 2018, with Gould as Managing Member, and began offering franchises in January 2019.

The franchise serves residential homeowners and commercial property owners through painting, pressure washing and related approved services. Work takes place at customer locations within the designated operating territory. Owners can handle administration from home where permitted; as the business grows, the franchisor expects a non-retail commercial facility may be needed for supplies, vehicle parking, employees and job preparation.

For a single territory, the FDD estimates an initial investment of $60,150 to $117,500, including a $39,950 initial franchise fee. A single territory generally covers up to 250,000 people, with boundaries set in the franchise agreement. Additional territories have separate fees and can increase operating requirements. The investment estimate includes a branded service vehicle, equipment, startup marketing and three months of additional funds; its lower assumptions include a home administrative office and an existing qualifying vehicle. Required licenses and permits depend on the location and work performed.

Initial training runs for approximately two weeks and lists 36 classroom hours plus 38 hours of on-the-job instruction. It takes place in Salisbury, North Carolina or at the franchisee’s location and covers business setup, equipment and vehicles, customer communication, sales, marketing, painting services, licensing, financial management, payroll and technology. Richard Gould directs the program. The owner or Managing Owner and a designated manager must complete it satisfactorily at least 28 days before the planned opening. Tuition for two attendees is included; the franchisee pays travel and wages. Additional approved trainees are currently charged $500 per person per day.

Before opening, the franchisor provides operating manuals, approved supplier and equipment information, site-selection guidelines, territory and office approval, and a listing on the brand’s website. The owner secures any premises, vehicle, licenses and insurance and arranges equipment delivery and installation. The FDD estimates 60 to 90 days from signing to opening and requires opening within 120 days. At least $2,500 must be spent on startup marketing before and during the first three months of operation.

Continuing support includes communication of operating and marketing standards, approved vendor information and access to approved marketing designs and copy. Owners pay to customize and place local advertising. The franchisor may hold an annual conference or require supplemental training. On-site supplemental training is currently $600 per trainer per day plus expenses; initial training for a replacement manager is $500 per manager per day. A system-wide training program, if established, can require up to five days of attendance per year, with travel and wages paid by the owner. Franchisees remain responsible for hiring, training and supervising their own employees and maintaining the required business technology.

Richard’s Painting may fit an owner who wants to combine local relationship-building with hands-on oversight of a field-service team. Painting and pressure washing create distinct ways to serve homeowners and commercial property owners, while customer-site work and the option of home-based administration provide a defined starting model. The initial classroom and practical training covers both service operations and the business skills needed to organize work, communicate with customers and manage cash flow.

The franchise calls for active leadership. An entity’s approved Managing Owner must hold and control at least 25% of its equity and ownership interests and dedicate full-time effort to the business. An Operating Manager may handle daily supervision if that person meets the franchisor’s standards, completes training and accepts the required responsibilities and agreements. A suitable owner will be prepared to lead staff, develop local business and keep jobs aligned with the brand’s service standards.

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