July 08, 2026 // Franchising.com // Klein, TX — Local resident Ken Sandy has signed on to open Klein’s first Fresh Coat Painters, the residential and commercial painting franchise under the Strategic Franchising umbrella.
To create a professional painting business for everyone, Fresh Coat built a low-cost, high-margin business model that educates franchisees on how to find and unite all painters, hire them as employees and provide customers with the security ad professionalism they deserve.
Since launching in 2004, Fresh Coat has expanded to over 190 franchise locations nationwide.
Now, with plans to cross the 200-unit mark this year, the team is attracting passionate and qualified entrepreneurs like Sandy to establish Fresh Coat as a truly iconic painting brand.
For Ken Sandy, this new venture represents not only a slower, more sustainable pace of life, but also the opportunity to finally build something of his own after a 35-year career as a technology manager with McDonald’s. After retiring, Sandy began exploring business ownership and was drawn to Fresh Coat for its strong systems, organization and support. Now, he plans to grow his business locally, with goals of opening one to two additional locations in the next few years while partnering with local brands and helping beautify the Klein community.
“I spent decades working in corporate management, but I always wanted to build something for myself,” said Sandy. “Fresh Coat stood out because of its structure and support, and I’m excited to bring a detail-oriented, high-quality painting service to the Klein community while continuing to grow.”
In the nearly 20 years since Fresh Coat was founded, the brand has carved out a lucrative niche by servicing clients and projects of all types. It has expanded from a small residential painting business to also include commercial offerings. Clients have hired the company to paint medical and dental offices, business offices, apartments, schools, government buildings and more. With franchisees from coast to coast, it’s an excellent partnering option for large-scale businesses Fresh Coat’s new Klein location is the latest addition to the franchise brand’s fast-growing roster. Additionally, Fresh Coat is looking to expand throughout the country."
Fresh Coat is uniquely positioned as a comprehensive solution for all painting needs, both interior and exterior, for residential and commercial properties. 'In a market with few national painting companies, we can streamline project management and fill that gap,' said Lisa Hudson, brand president."
Hudson says Ken Sandy is well equipped to represent the brand in Klein. Looking ahead, the team has identified several other markets primed for franchise growth, including Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Texas and many more.
“Ken Sandy is a fantastic addition to Fresh Coat, and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with talented and hard-working new owners like him across the country,” she said. “We know they will be able to build a strong business and legacy in Klein.”
Fresh Coat Painters, the residential and commercial painting franchise under the Strategic Franchising Systems umbrella, offers a low-cost, high-margin business model that gives entrepreneurs from all walks of life the chance to become successful business owners in the communities they serve. Since starting in 2004, Fresh Coat has expanded to over 190 franchise locations nationwide. Thanks to its unparalleled professionalism and affordable business model,
it has become one of the leading concepts in the booming residential and commercial painting segment. With continued year-over-year growth, Fresh Coat is well on its way to achieving its overall goal of becoming a truly iconic painting brand
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Fresh Coat Painters brings customer service, painting products, professionalism and affordable pricing to the residential and commercial painting industry.