Business Description

Join America's finest painting and faux finishing company! No painting experience is needed! Based on 40 years of experience, the Hester Painting & Decorating franchise program offers a great opportunity to own your own business. Our comprehensive training & support, estimating software, professional marketing system and exclusive faux finish showroom will give you a full palette of tools to run your own custom painting business. Contact us now to take the next step in painting your future with success!

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1968

Franchising Since:  2007

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	0	0%
Company-Owned Units:	2	100%
Total Operating Units:	2	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 2 100% In 1 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 2 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Illinois	2

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$50K
Total Investment:	$164.6-202.4K
Average Total Investment:	$183K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$50K
Average Franchise Fee:	$50K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	1.5%

Average Number of Employees: 6-12 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1000

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	15
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Newsletter, Online Extranet
Other Marketing Support:	Virtual Showroom Online
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Chicago, IL - Management	9 Days
2. Chicago, IL - Painting/ Faux	19 Days
3. Franchisee Location	4 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3-5 U.S.: Yes, All Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Hester Painting & Decorating.   •  Marketing Brochure   •  Pre-Qualifier Application   •  Samples