Own Established CertaPro Painters Franchise – Fairfax, VA | $295K
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Own Virginia's #1 Painting Franchise | Proven | A+ Growth Opportunity
Growth Opportunity | $295K
This opportunity is best suited for a buyer focused on growth and execution.
* Established residential painting business operating under the nationally recognized CertaPro Painters system, serving a protected Fairfax County, Virginia territory.
* From 2019 through 2022, the business consistently operated in the $430K–$525K revenue range, demonstrating the strength of the territory, brand, and operating model.
* Over the past two years, the owner made a strategic decision to prioritize resources toward other territories and the commercial division, resulting in the Fairfax territory being underutilized during that period.
The business has already proven its ability to perform at a significantly higher level and presents a clear opportunity for a new owner to restore and expand operations.
* Financial Highlights
++ Proven Revenue Range: $430K–$525K (2019–2022)
++ Historical Stability: 10+ years of consistent operations
++ Current Status: Underutilized (not fully operated)
++ Business Model: Subcontractor-based (low overhead)
++ Full financials available with NDA.
Growth Opportunity. This is a scale opportunity—not a startup.
* Residential Optimization. Potential to return to $450K+ in residential revenue by:
++ Re-establishing consistent marketing
++ Improving close rates and expanding estimating capacity
* Commercial Expansion Opportunity. Potential to add $150K–$300K+ in additional commercial revenue by:
++ Expanding into Commercial Sales which are Not restricted by zip codes
++ Winning Larger job sizes and establishing repeat commercial business
* Combined Potential $600K–$800K+ in total business revenue.
This opportunity is best suited for a buyer focused on growth and execution.
This opportunity is best suited for a buyer focused on growth and execution.
* Established residential painting business operating under the nationally recognized CertaPro Painters system, serving a protected Fairfax County, Virginia territory.
* From 2019 through 2022, the business consistently operated in the $430K–$525K revenue range, demonstrating the strength of the territory, brand, and operating model.
* Over the past two years, the owner made a strategic decision to prioritize resources toward other territories and the commercial division, resulting in the Fairfax territory being underutilized during that period.
The business has already proven its ability to perform at a significantly higher level and presents a clear opportunity for a new owner to restore and expand operations.
* Financial Highlights
++ Proven Revenue Range: $430K–$525K (2019–2022)
++ Historical Stability: 10+ years of consistent operations
++ Current Status: Underutilized (not fully operated)
++ Business Model: Subcontractor-based (low overhead)
++ Full financials available with NDA.
Growth Opportunity. This is a scale opportunity—not a startup.
* Residential Optimization. Potential to return to $450K+ in residential revenue by:
++ Re-establishing consistent marketing
++ Improving close rates and expanding estimating capacity
* Commercial Expansion Opportunity. Potential to add $150K–$300K+ in additional commercial revenue by:
++ Expanding into Commercial Sales which are Not restricted by zip codes
++ Winning Larger job sizes and establishing repeat commercial business
* Combined Potential $600K–$800K+ in total business revenue.
This opportunity is best suited for a buyer focused on growth and execution.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 16
- Franchise
- This business is an established CertaPro Painters franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- Own one of Northern Virginia's most established residential painting franchises, operating under the nationally recognized CertaPro Painters brand and serving the protected Fairfax territory since 2010. Located in one of the most affluent and desirable residential markets in the United States, this business has built more than 15 years of local brand recognition and offers proven operating systems, an established production network, premier franchise training and support, and a documented history of residential revenue exceeding $500,000 annually under focused ownership.
This business is ideal for a corporate executive, engineer, military officer, operations manager, project manager, or entrepreneur seeking to own an established business with national brand recognition rather than starting from scratch. - Website
- https://certapro.com/franchise/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Growth Opportunity. This is a scale opportunity—not a startup.
* Massive Growth Potential – CertaPro Painters® achieved $700M in system-wide sales in 2024. * Proven Success – Established franchisees (1+ year) average $2,134,130 in annual revenue.
* Untapped Market – With less than 2% market share, there's tremendous room for growth.
* High Demand – Strong need for residential and commercial painting services in thriving communities creating endless expansion opportunities.
Competitive Advantage.
* As the largest painting company in North America, our commitment to quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction sets us apart.
* Franchisees benefit from unmatched training, marketing support, and a proven business system designed for long-term success.
* Competition Drives Excellence - We welcome competition, it keeps us sharp and invites our continuous improvement, - Opportunities for Growth
- Growth Opportunity. This is a scale opportunity—not a startup.
* Residential Optimization. Potential to return to $450K+ in residential revenue by:
++ Re-establishing consistent marketing
++ Improving close rates and expanding estimating capacity
* Commercial Expansion Opportunity. Potential to add $150K–$300K+ in additional commercial revenue by:
++ Expanding into Commercial Sales which are Not restricted by zip codes
++ Winning Larger job sizes and establishing repeat commercial business
* Combined Potential $600K–$800K+ in total business revenue
How You'll Grow:
* World-class training and support
* Proprietary integrated CRM, estimating software, proposal tools.
* Development Owners' School
* Business Planning
* Goal setting/tracking
* Peer-to-Peer Profitability and Operational Performance Sharing
* Full IT Support
* Cutting Edge Brand Marketing and Advertising Support
* Stellar Reputation and Customer Care
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Underutilization.
- Transition Support
- Proven Systems & Operational Support
This business operates within the CertaPro Painters system, providing a comprehensive set of tools, processes, and support. While CertaPro Painters is North America's largest residential painting contractor, the pride comes from owning a local franchise that brings personalized service to each of our customers.
This is not a build-from-scratch business—the operating system is already in place, including:
* Established estimating and sales process
* CRM and job management systems
* Marketing tools and lead generation support
* Defined production and subcontractor workflows
New owner can focus on execution and growth, rather than building systems from scratch.
Seller can provide additional support:
* Operational transition
* Sales associate support to WIN jobs and generate cash flow immediately (associate compensation required).
* Subcontractor introductions to support production and generate cash flow immediately (compensation required). - Financing Options
- Flexible deal structure may be considered for qualified buyers.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2497972
- Listing Views
- 926
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