- High-End Market Focus – LIME Painting exclusively serves the top 30% of the market, targeting luxury residential and commercial properties with premium painting and surface restoration services.
- Higher Revenue Per Project – With an average job ticket of $26,921—five times the industry average—franchisees complete fewer projects while generating higher revenue.
- Diverse Service Offerings – Beyond painting, LIME provides over 40 specialized services, including coatings and surface restoration, allowing franchisees to maximize customer value.
- Technology-Driven Operations – The business utilizes innovative tools such as the Visual Reality Consultation (VRC) system, helping clients visualize their projects before work begins.
- Subcontractor-Based Model – Franchisees benefit from a subcontractor recruitment support system, enabling them to scale their business without hiring large in-house teams.
LIME Painting
Industry
Home Services
Number of Open Locations
100
Start-Up Costs
$126,700 – $227,075
Part-Time Ownership?
Yes
Item 19 Available?
Yes
Overview
LIME Painting specializes in luxury painting and surface restoration services designed for high end residential and commercial properties. It offers a premium portfolio of over 40 services that extend beyond traditional painting to include coatings and surface restoration aimed at upscale markets.
Founded in 2014 and franchising since 2018, LIME Painting has rapidly established a national presence by targeting the top segment of the market and leveraging technology driven tools such as the Visual Reality Consultation to enhance the customer experience. Its subcontractor based model simplifies operations while enabling high revenue per job.
As a franchise owner, you will manage a home based operation with flexible ownership options while receiving comprehensive support through the LIME Elite Academy, which covers sales, estimating, marketing, and leadership. This opportunity is ideal for entrepreneurs with a sales driven mindset who are interested in a high margin service based business within the luxury home improvement sector.
Quick Facts
Franchising Since
2018
Number of Open Locations
100
HQ Location
Denver, CO
Home Based
Yes
Financing Available
Yes
Financial Requirements
Liquidity Requirement
$50,000
Net Worth Requirement
$150,000
Franchise Fee
$60,000
Veteran Discount Available?
Yes
Start-Up Costs
$126,700 – $227,075
Disclosed Financials
Does this franchise disclose financial performance?
Yes
Financial Summary
According to the 2024 Lime Painting FDD, the average gross sales for franchise locations was $1,095,451, with an average project amount of $26,921.
Additional financial information can be found in their FDD. If you would like to better understand the financials, please schedule a call below.
Training & Support
Initial Training Provided
Yes
Ongoing Support
Yes
Additional Details
New franchisees of LIME Painting undergo training through the LIME Elite Academy, a structured two-phase program designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to operate a successful business. Phase one takes place over four business days at the company’s headquarters in Denver, Colorado, where franchisees receive hands-on instruction in estimating, contracts, customer service, production, reporting, sales processes, subcontractor partnerships, marketing, and leadership.
Phase two is a comprehensive online training module that reinforces the topics covered in phase one. This portion must be completed within 60 days of the business opening, allowing franchisees to apply their learning in real-world scenarios while receiving continued education and support.
Differentiators
Ideal Owner
Allows Part-Time Owners?
Yes
Ideal Candidate Summary
The ideal LIME Painting franchise owner is a motivated entrepreneur with strong sales, marketing, and leadership skills. A background in business management, customer service, or project management is beneficial, but prior painting or construction experience is not required. Successful owners are relationship-driven and excel at networking with high-end homeowners, commercial property managers, and subcontractors. On a day-to-day basis, franchisees focus on sales, client consultations, subcontractor management, and overseeing business operations, while leveraging LIME’s technology and corporate support to drive growth. This opportunity is well-suited for owner-operators as well as semi-absentee investors looking to scale a service-based business.
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