Protect Painters Franchise News

ANN ARBOR, MI – ProTect Painters, a growing franchise specializing in interior and exterior commercial and residential painting projects, has continued to establish itself as the frontrunner in the highly fragmented $40 billion painting industry. ProTect Painters is one of four brands owned by Service Brands International (SBI), a privately held, multi-concept franchise system with worldwide headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. With more than 30 locations across the country, ProTect Painters is gaining traction by providing business-savvy entrepreneurs an opportunity to get a share of the marketplace – without ever having to pick up a paintbrush. A money back guarantee coupled with a home-based, low-overhead business model in a needs-based industry make ProTect Painters a sound investment for franchisees...

ProTect Painters Offers Businesses Some "Spring Cleaning" Color Ideas
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Spring cleaning" is not just a time for homeowners to re-evaluate their physical space. Business owners could use this time of year to re-evaluate their office and/or retail color schemes to boost foot traffic and to increase employee morale. ProTect Painters, a national franchise specializing in interior and exterior home and commercial painting projects has specific color recommendations to help make those goals a reality.
"The research on color and mood has been well-established over the past 30 years. However, many business owners are unaware that they have the power to drive sales and increase employee retention just with a strategic use of paint...

ProTect Painters Offers Handy Household Winterization Tips
November 02, 2011 // Franchising.com // ANN ARBOR, Mich. – As the seasons continue to change and cooler weather continues to set in, homeowners need to begin thinking about ways to prepare their home for the harsh conditions that lie ahead in the coming months. Several steps can be taken to winterize households so that homeowners aren’t paying.
“A proper painting job can greatly help homeowners protect their property against the brutal winter weather. But there are other things homeowners can do to assure their property is safe and protected this Winter season,” said Chris Ring, Vice President of Operations and Training for ProTect Painters. “While the worst weather may be a few months away, people should get a jump on their painting projects now and be prepared in advance...

Nationally Trusted Painting Franchise Offers Helpful DIY Tips for Summer Paint Jobs July 13, 2011 // Franchising.com // ANN ARBOR, MI – Painting a home or office can be a quick, inexpensive way to make a big difference to its appearance. However, if not done correctly, homeowners will need to revisit these projects.

ProTect Painters, a national professional interior and exterior residential and commercial painting franchise, is offering homeowners the following summer painting tips: Avoid painting during times with extremely high humidity. Exteriors must be completely dry before applying paint. Do not paint a surface when it is more than 90º F. This may mean painting exteriors during cooler mornings and late afternoons Avoid painted exterior surfaces that are exposed to direct sunlight Be aware of chalking and discoloration on the exterior of a household...

June 09, 2011 // Franchising.com // ANN ARBOR, Mich. – ProTect Painters, a national professional painting contractor franchise, was recently listed as one of G.I. Jobs' 2011 Military Friendly Franchises®. The company was recognized for its continued efforts to recruit America's veterans as franchisees, including providing veterans with a $2,500 discount off of their initial franchise fee.

The list honors the top seven percent of franchises providing veterans a clear path to owning their own business, while satisfying veterans' need to know which franchise they should pursue. The list includes franchises ranging from restaurants to tax services and home-based opportunities.

"We are extremely grateful for the men and women who dedicate their lives to serving the US every day," said Alex Roberts, President of ProTect Painters...

Demand for Nationally Trusted Painting Brand Fuels Growth of ProTect Painters Franchise May 20, 2011 // Franchising.com // ANN ARBOR, MI – ProTect Painters, a growing franchise that's backed by a prestigious international multi-brand franchisor, is stirring up competition as the frontrunner in the highly fragmented $40 billion residential and commercial painting industry.

With the housing market and general economic climate continuing to encourage people to keep versus sell their existing property, professional painting contractors are in high demand. Yet with few trusted national brands, the painting segment is up for grabs. ProTect Painters, with more than 30 locations across the country and growing, is gaining traction by providing business-savvy entrepreneurs an opportunity to get a share of the marketplace – without ever having to pick up a paintbrush...

January 13, 2011 // Franchising.com // Alex Roberts, ProTect Painters franchise president, formally announced the hiring of Anne Nemer as senior director of integrated marketing for the residential and commercial painting franchise.

Nemer was previously director of marketing for Mr. Handyman, another franchise concept within the Service Brands International (SBI) portfolio of leading home-service businesses.

"Anne led the Mr. Handyman marketing team for six years and during that period helped double the brand's sales and increase the number of franchise units 147 percent," said Roberts. "Her expertise in search engine optimization, back marketing, loyalty programs, and other multi-media applications will generate repeat customers, recurring revenues, and referral business for our ProTect Painters franchise owners...

December 07, 2010 // Franchising.com // ANN ARBOR, MI – ProTect Painters, a leading professional painting contractor franchise, has appointed Alex Roberts as its new President. In his new role, Roberts will apply his leadership and sales background to support the brand's franchise system as they increase consumer sales and grow the system by adding new franchise units throughout the country.

"We are excited to announce Alex Roberts as President of the ProTect Painters brand," said John McDonald, President of Service Brands International (SBI), parent company of ProTect Painters. "Alex's sales, leadership and organizational experience will greatly benefit the ProTect Painters franchise system."

Prior to being named the President of ProTect Painters, Roberts spent the past three years as SBI's Vice President of Franchise Development...

November 22, 2010 // Franchising.com // ProTect Painters franchise owners are benefiting from their state-of-the-art, fully integrated, web-based technology system.

"We have created a mobile office for our franchisees," said ProTect Painters Founder, Wayne Scherger. "No matter where they are our owners can track leads that come through our Call Center all the way through to completed jobs."

The Protect Painters national Call Center answers owners' phones and schedules appointments. A real time lead source and estimate tracking system is available to franchise owners.

"When I'm out in the community networking, marketing the business, and meeting with customers, I have all my data at my fingertips," said Jamie Cox, ProTect Painters franchise owner in Boston, MA...

May 26, 2010 // Franchising.com // ProTect Painters franchise was recently recognized by USA Today as one of its "Hot franchise concepts for 2010."

"Whether it has an outstanding business model or it's the first franchise of its kind, there are several franchises expected to explode in 2010 and upcoming years," wrote Kelly Horn, and "ProTect Painters is recognized for its one-of-a-kind marketing program."

"There are many features and benefits to our ProTect Painters franchise opportunity including the low investment, it's home based—no retail or office overhead, the ramp up is quick, it's a cash business with no receivables, our call center answers franchise owners' phones and schedules their appointments...

Scott and Krissy Stephenson Open Eighth Protect Painters Franchise In 65 Days August 21, 2009 // Franchising.com // ANN ARBOR, MI - After searching the country for the best location to start a family and to franchise a business, newlyweds Scott and Krissy Stephenson, chose Wake Forest, N.C. as their location of choice. They left south Florida, where Scott worked as a sports agent and Krissy recently graduated college with a teaching degree.

"I looked up to my clients—they were all basketball players. But, there was no future for me and my family unless they made it to the top rung of their profession," said Scott. "We searched for a stable, family friendly franchise opportunity where we could use our customer service skills and work from a home office...

The Wall Street Journal warns that "Job Cuts Outpace Economic Decline"

July 24, 2009 // Franchising.com // Ann Arbor, MI - ProTect Painters franchise offers a remarkably easy way out of the unemployment crisis for displaced corporate executives with their "Invest in yourself" franchise program.

"The Wall Street Journal recently reported that 'the job market is doing even worse than the overall economy...that deeper-than-expected joblessness could persist once the recession ends,'" said ProTect Painters' President Wayne Scherger. "Jobs in corporate America may not be available even when the market turns."

The ProTect Painters' franchise model was built to attract corporate executives who had good paying jobs, but who have paid the price for jobs that have gone goodbye...