That 1 Painter Franchise

That 1 Painter Franchising LLC was formed in Texas in November 2020 and began offering franchises on May 28, 2021. Founder and CEO Steven Montgomery leads the business, which is part of the Austin-based ResiBrands organization. The franchise provides painting and cosmetic repair services for residential and commercial structures using the brand’s operating procedures, service methods and presentation standards.

The standard franchise model uses subcontractors for painting and repair work. This places the owner’s focus on sales, estimating, coordinating projects and managing the business, with subcontractors expected to have the equipment needed to deliver services. Owners remain responsible for required licenses, staffing decisions and compliance with local operating requirements.

Home-office painting business

The format assumes an office in the owner’s home and a branded vehicle for visiting customer properties. The initial franchise fee for a single territory is $59,000. Initial training and marketing development are separate charges, alongside vehicle, insurance, advertising and working-capital expenses. The franchise agreement requires personal supervision of daily operations; an approved manager must complete training and devote full-time efforts to the business.

The Initial Management Training Program combines online lessons with classroom and hands-on instruction in Austin, Texas. Subjects include estimating and sales, project management, software, business administration, human resources, service education, marketing and safety. Franchisees must complete the program successfully before opening. Initial tuition is $1,500 per attendee and includes instructors, training materials and up to three days of on-site training; attendees pay their own travel and personal expenses.

Before opening, That 1 Painter defines the territory, provides its operating manual, supplies equipment and purchasing specifications, identifies approved suppliers and provides samples or digital artwork for launch marketing. A separate marketing development service covers the initial webpage, local search optimization, graphics, advertising development and copy. The owner arranges the required vehicle, technology, licenses and personnel.

After opening, assistance is available by telephone, video conference and email within reasonable limits and subject to staff availability. The brand maintains a website linking to the local business and its completed work, shares updated supplier information and reviews proposed advertising. Additional training, in-territory assistance and franchise meetings may carry fees and travel expenses. These resources support an owner who stays actively involved in local sales, project oversight and service quality.

That 1 Painter combines a focused painting and cosmetic repair offering with a home-office format and subcontractor-based service delivery. The model offers a clear division of responsibilities: the owner develops the customer base and manages projects while subcontractors perform the field work. Residential and commercial work provide two customer groups to serve using the same core operating system.

The franchise may appeal to someone who enjoys estimating, building relationships and coordinating people. Training connects those sales and management responsibilities with software, marketing and service procedures. Brand artwork, a local webpage, purchasing specifications and access to ongoing guidance give owners practical resources for organizing and presenting their business. Success depends on the owner’s execution, customer service and local market development.

For more detail on the business model, read That 1 Painter Franchise: Painting Projects, Training and Ownership.