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Own a
LIME Painting®
Invest in a premium painting, coatings, and surface restoration business — without ever picking up a brush.
This is a business you buy and own, with the capital to match — it is not a position with LIME Painting®. If you're ready to invest in a premium service business that scales on relationships instead of headcount, here's what it takes.
Why Own a LIME Painting?
You bring the capital and the leadership. Vetted subcontractors do the work.
A high-end clientele and large project scope — not a volume grind.
One relationship covers every surface, inside and out.
Proposals, pricing, and recruiting handled for you.
A Premium Business, Built to Last
A Premium, Asset-Light Service Model
LIME Painting® was built around a simple reframe: paint is just one type of coating. A single LIME consultation covers 40+ services — exterior and interior painting, stucco and substrate restoration, stamped concrete, faux finishes, cabinet coatings, metal railings, and epoxy floors.
That scope turns one client into a full property-maintenance partner, creating recurring upsell within every relationship — without chasing new customers.
Built for Owners, Not Tradespeople
The Corporate Escapee. You've spent years in B2B sales or account management, hitting quota and building someone else's equity. You buy a LIME franchise and your ability to build relationships and close translates directly into your own equity — with no crew to train and no field work required.
The Multi-Unit Builder. You want white space and low overhead to stack territories without massive infrastructure — no retail leases, no food production, no inventory.
Either way, you bring the capital and the leadership — and you own the business.
Backed by LIME's Home Office
We build your proposals. Submit a short walkthrough video of the property and the Home Office team returns a detailed, accurately priced proposal within 48 hours — so you close confidently.
We recruit your team. Home Office runs job postings, screens applicants, and delivers vetted candidates. And the Lime Elite Academy trains owners, managers, and account reps on the full operating system.
Luxury Demand Doesn't
Follow the Same Cycle
LIME specifically targets the top third of home values in any market — where discretionary income is available and the expectation is service, not just coverage. Even in 2008, at the height of the recession, luxury homeowners were still maintaining their properties.
See If I QualifyUnderstand the Investment
— and the Upside
This is a business you buy. LIME is an asset-light, home-based model, so more of your capital goes into marketing and people instead of rent and inventory — here's the shape of the opportunity.
1Estimated initial investment is disclosed in Item 7 of the LIME Painting® Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD); see Item 5 for the initial franchise fee. 3Average gross profit margin is a historical result disclosed in Item 19. 2Average project ticket and owner-volume figures are estimates provided by the franchisor and are not Item 19 financial performance representations. For the most accurate and current information, review the latest FDD for LIME Painting®. These figures are not a guarantee or projection of future results, and individual results will vary. This is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise.
An Asset-Light Model Built to Scale
LIME is a home-based management franchise with no commercial lease, no inventory warehouse, and no employees requiring benefits. As the owner, you manage relationships and projects — Home Office handles proposals, pricing, and recruiting support.
Subcontractor-Only Model
Zero crew payroll, zero inventory, structurally low overhead.
Home-Based Operation
No storefront and no warehouse lease — you run it from home.
Proposal & Pricing Engine
Home Office builds your detailed proposal from a walkthrough video.
Owner Training & Recruiting
Vetting support plus the Lime Elite Academy training platform.
Tiered Royalty
The rate steps down as your gross sales scale — growth is rewarded.
40+ Services, One Relationship
Recurring scope across every surface — upsell without chasing new clients.
You own the business. LIME powers the growth.
Is This You?
LIME owners are investors and business builders, not painters. They have the capital to invest, and they'd rather own an asset they control than earn a commission for someone else. Owners tend to share the same handful of traits.
You have the capital, or the funding, to invest in a business.
You build trust quickly and people remember how you made them feel.
You're comfortable in the room, reading a client and guiding a decision.
You'll run a proven system instead of reinventing the wheel.
You'd rather win fewer, larger projects than grind on price.
You see one territory as the start, not the ceiling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a job with LIME Painting®?
No. This is a franchise ownership opportunity, not employment. You would be buying and owning a LIME Painting® territory — you'd be the owner of the business, not a painter, a sales rep, or an account manager working for one. It requires an estimated initial investment of $130,000+. If you're looking for a position as an employee, this isn't it — contact your local LIME Painting® owner instead.
How much do I need to invest?
The estimated initial investment starts at $130,000. See Items 5 & 7 of the current FDD for the full breakdown, including the initial franchise fee.
Do I need painting experience?
No. LIME Painting® is a subcontractor model — as the owner, you manage relationships and projects, not crews and brushes. Home Office builds your proposals and pricing, and the Lime Elite Academy trains you on the entire operating system before you open. What you do need is the capital to invest.
How involved will I be day to day?
It's your call. Many owners run an owner-operator model, walking consultations and managing the pipeline. As you grow, a Designated Manager can handle field consultations while you run multiple territories from the office.
What does LIME handle for me?
Home Office returns a detailed, accurately priced proposal within 48 hours of your walkthrough video, runs recruiting and candidate vetting, and provides ongoing training and operational support through the Lime Elite Academy.
What kind of clients does LIME serve?
LIME targets the top third of home values in each market — high-end residential and commercial properties where the priority is craftsmanship and service across 40+ coating and restoration services, not the lowest bid.
What makes LIME different from other painting franchises?
Scope and positioning. Because paint is just one of 40+ services, a single client relationship can recur across every surface of a property. Combine that with a premium market, an asset-light footprint, and a royalty structure that steps down as you scale, and the model rewards growth.
Ready to Own a LIME Painting Territory?
Territories across the U.S. are open now. If you have the capital to invest and you're ready to own a premium, asset-light business you control, your next step is simple.
See If I QualifyWe'll review your qualification form, schedule a Discovery Call, and walk you through available territories and what it takes to get started.
© 2026 The Franchise Brokers Association. All rights reserved.
This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Any figures referenced are historical results disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and are not a guarantee of future performance. For the most accurate and current information, review the latest FDD for LIME Painting®. We do not make any representation that you will achieve any particular result.
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