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Painting with a Twist

Specialty & Emerging · Est. 2010 · 300 US Locations
✅ SBA Default Rate: 2.4%📊 SBA Default Rate Data Available — Unlock
Ideal Investor: Entertainment-focused operator
83
$180K – $450K
Total Investment
$30K
Franchise Fee
6.5%
Royalty Rate
300
US Units
Specialty & Emerging
Category
+7.5%
Growth Rate

What is Painting with a Twist?

Founded in 2010, Painting with a Twist operates 300 US locations combining social dining with guided art instruction. The experiential franchise appeals to entertainment-seeking customers and builds revenue through art classes and beverages.

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Investment & Fee Data

Investment Overview

Franchise Fee$30K
Total Investment$180K – $450K
Royalty Rate6.5%
Ad/Marketing Fund1.5%
Total Fee Burden8.0%

System Size & Growth

US Locations300
Unit Growth Rate+7.5%
Founded2010
Franchising Since2012
FDD Item 19Yes ✓

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Avg Unit Volume (AUV)$600K
Owner Earnings$80K
SBA Default Rate2.4%
5-Year Survival96%
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💡 What This Means For You
The combined fee burden of 8.0% is within the industry average of 8-10%. Beyond the listed investment, expect approximately $88K in hidden costs (working capital, legal, insurance, tech fees) — bringing your realistic total closer to $403K.

Financial Performance & Risk Analysis

Financial Performance

Avg Unit Volume (AUV)$600K
Net Profit Margin20%
Est. Owner Earnings$80K
Breakeven12-18 months
Payback Period2.5-3.5 years

Capital Requirements & Operations

Liquid Capital Required$75K
Net Worth Required$150K
Staff Required4-6
Training2 weeks
TerritoryProtected territory
Multi-Unit RequiredNo
Term Length10 years

Risk & SBA Safety Data

SBA Default Rate2.4%
5-Year Survival96%
Renewal Fee$2,000
Transfer Fee$3,000
💡 Financial Analysis
A revenue-to-investment ratio of 1.9x is solid and in line with industry norms. At estimated owner earnings of $80K/year, the simple payback period is approximately 3.9 years.
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Due Diligence Deep Dive

The data franchise brokers don't show you — real costs, owner lifestyle, franchisee satisfaction, exit options, and FDD transparency.

💰 True Cost of Ownership

Working Capital (6 mo)$40K
Legal & Accounting$10K
Insurance (Annual)$12K
Tech/Software (Monthly)$600/mo
Lease Deposit Est.$15K
Grand Opening$10K
Total Hidden Costs$88K

👤 Owner Reality Check

Hours Per Week40-55
Absentee Owner Friendly?Yes ✓
Manager-Run Possible?Yes ✓
Seasonal VariationLow
Labor Cost (% of Revenue)35%
Manager-run friendly with instructor team. 40-55 hours/week for hands-on owner. Evening/weekend events typical.

📊 Franchisee Health

Satisfaction Score83/100 (Good)
Annual Turnover Rate2.9%
Litigation Count (Item 3)0 cases
5-Year Closure Rate2%
Avg Franchisee Tenure7 years
Franchisee AssociationNo

🚪 Exit Strategy & Resale

Resale Value Multiple3.0-4.0xx earnings
Transfer RestrictionsFranchisor approval required
Non-Compete Period1 years
Non-Compete Radius3 miles
Avg Time to Sell2-4 months
Exit DifficultyEasy

📋 FDD Transparency Report

Item 19 QualityComprehensive
Item 19 Includes:
✓ Revenue by event type
✓ Cost analysis
Territory ProtectionStrong
Protected exclusive territory
Required Suppliers?No
Supplier Markup RiskLow
Renewal Terms10-year renewable

🚩 FDD Red Flags & Green Flags

⚠️ Watch Out For:
Entertainment trend dependent
✅ Positive Signals:
2.4% SBA default$600K AUV20% margins7.5% growthStrong franchisee satisfaction
💡 Due Diligence Verdict
A franchisee satisfaction score of 83/100 is a strong positive signal — happy franchisees usually mean good support, realistic expectations, and a healthy franchisor-franchisee relationship.
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AI Disruption Risk Assessment

🛡️ AI Disruption Risk: Low

28/100
AI-Proof Disruption Timeline: 10+ years High Risk
Strongly protected; in-person experience moat
AI Threats:
VR art experiencesAt-home paint systems
Defensive Moat:
In-person community, instructor talent, venue location
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Territory Saturation Analysis

0.09
Units per 100K pop.
0.09x
Saturation Index
vs. Specialty & Emerging avg (0.98/100K)
37
States with Presence
Low Saturation
Painting with a Twist has significant whitespace opportunity relative to its category.

Geographic Distribution

No units
High density

Most Saturated States

State Units Population Per 100K
Vermont9645,0001.40
Alaska9733,0001.23
Wyoming7581,0001.20
Washington DC7671,0001.04
North Dakota8781,0001.02

Least Saturated States

State Units Population Per 100K
Florida823,555,0000.03
California1039,029,0000.03
Texas1130,503,0000.04
Pennsylvania712,961,0000.05
New York918,777,0000.05

Growth Opportunity States

High-population states where Painting with a Twist has minimal or no presence — potential expansion territories.

North Carolina Michigan Maryland Minnesota South Carolina
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Investment Thesis

Painting with a Twist carries a BUY signal with a FutureScore of 83/100. A trendy paint-and-sip franchise with solid economics. $600K AUV, 20% margins, 7.5% growth, and 2.4% SBA default strong. Fun, recurring revenue model.

Ideal Investor Profile: Entertainment-focused operator

Strengths

$600K AUV with 20% margins2.4% SBA default (excellent)7.5% unit growth (strong)8% combined fees (low)Recurring adult entertainment (wine+paint)

Risk Factors

Entertainment trend dependent7.5% growth may attract imitatorsInstructor staffing challenges

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