How much does it cost to open a Painting with a Twist franchise?

The total initial investment for a Painting with a Twist franchise ranges from $119,000 to $255,500. This includes the franchise fee of $25,000, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a Painting with a Twist franchise?

Painting with a Twist franchisees pay a 6.0% royalty fee and a 2.0% advertising/marketing fund contribution. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a Painting with a Twist franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median Painting with a Twist franchise generates $228,244 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $38,801.

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Painting with a Twist Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$119,000 – $255,500

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Royalty Rate

6.0%

Initial Investment Range

Low: $119,000 High: $255,500

The total initial investment to open a Painting with a Twist franchise ranges from $119,000 to $255,500, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $25,000.

Midpoint estimate: $187,250

Franchise Fee

$25,000

One-time initial fee

The Painting with a Twist franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the Painting with a Twist brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

6.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

2.0%

of gross revenue

Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 8.0% of gross revenue

Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.

Other Ongoing Fees

Fee Type	Rate	Type	Notes
Royalty Fee	6.0	PCT	Automatically withdrawn within five business days after prior week's end. Gross Sales means gross revenues received by Franchisee as payment for all offered products and/or services sold in or from Franchised Business, excluding sales taxes and franchisor-approved discounts.
System Advertising Fee	2.0	PCT	Automatically withdrawn within five business days after prior week's end. Payable to Franchisor.
Regional cooperative advertising	2.0	PCT	Currently none; if formed, up to 2% of Gross Sales. Contribution will vary based on cooperative's governing documents, but no more than 2% of Gross Sales. Due when members decide. Franchisees will have controlling voting power on fees imposed.
Interest on late payments	N/A	VARIABLE	Prime plus 2% per annum or the maximum rate allowed by the applicable federal and/or state law. Payable only on past due amounts.
Transfer Fee - Franchise Agreement	N/A	VARIABLE	Currently $7,500-$12,500. Due 30 days before transfer. Payable if you transfer your Franchised Business. Amount depends on whether transferee is current franchisee, developer or has experience managing a Franchised Business and other factors.
Transfer Fee - Development Agreement	N/A	VARIABLE	Due 30 days before transfer. Payable if you transfer your Development Rights.
Insufficient Funds	N/A	VARIABLE	As incurred. Payable to Franchisor.
Technology Fee	150.0	FIXED	$105 per month until October 2024. $150 per month effective October 2024. Automatically withdrawn on or before the 15th day of the month for the prior month. Subject to change in franchisor's sole discretion.
National Conference Registration Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	$300-$500. Due 60 days before the commencement of the scheduled conference date. Payable to Franchisor.
Taxes on Payments to Us	N/A	VARIABLE	When imposed by taxing authority. Payable to Franchisor.
Management Fee	20.0	PCT	When incurred. Payable to Franchisor. Applies only during the time period that franchisor operates the Franchised Business on franchisee's behalf.

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$228,244

per year, per location

Mean Revenue

$251,747

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$38,801

per year

Profit Margin

17.0%

of revenue

Estimation method: benchmark

Estimated ROI (Simple Payback): 4.8 years

Based on midpoint investment of $187,250 and estimated annual owner profit of $38,801.

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

0.6%

Low risk — below industry average

Net Unit Growth

-29 units

From 2021 to 2023

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2021	248	+4	-1	—	231
2022	231	+2	-1	—	219
2023	219	+5	-2	—	219

Is a Painting with a Twist Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Painting with a Twist franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

71/100

Strong opportunity

Est. Payback Period

4.8 yrs

Average payback

Risk Level

Low

0.6% annual closure rate

Painting with a Twist scores well across our evaluation criteria, indicating a strong franchise system. With median unit revenue of $228,244 and a combined fee burden of 8.0% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.