Certa Pro Painters
$CPPRF500 #501CategoryHome Improvement
SubcategoryPainting
Founded1971
Completeness31/34 (91%)
Years in Business54
Began Franchisingfall 1992
HQAudubon, PA
Executives10
Links—
Main Phone610-650-9999
Emailmstone@certapro.com
FDD IssuedMarch 25, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor
CertaPro sells residential and commercial painting and decorating franchises. They conduct their own franchise sales and also use the services of franchise brokers.
CertaPro is a subsidiary of FS Brands, Inc., which guarantees its obligations. The CEO is Michael Stone, and the company has a team of experienced executives overseeing operations and development.
CertaPro sells residential and commercial painting and decorating franchises. They conduct their own franchise sales and also use the services of franchise brokers.
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FranDeals Score
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Franchisee Health Score
Operator-side financial health signal
Fees & Investment
Franchise fee, royalty, total startup cost (Items 5–7)
Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
Item 19 — Financial Performance
Average unit revenue, revenue spread, payback
Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
Outlet Trajectory
Openings, closures, survival & turnover rates
Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
Franchisee Roster
Current and former franchisee operators
Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
News & Peer Comparison
Recent signals and category benchmarks