1-800-STRIPER Franchise
Audited FinancialsRisk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$250,496 - $321,702
Franchise Fee
$48,000
Total US Locations
130
Business Summary
Striper Industries, Inc. franchises the right to operate a "1-800-STRIPER" business that provides pavement marking and striping services. These services include parking lot striping, creating new striping layouts, re-striping existing lots, interior striping, custom striping, line removal, stenciling, and markings for sport courts and playgrounds, as well as installing wheel stops and signs. Each 1-800-STRIPER business operates from a home office or leased shop space and uses a specialized Approved Vehicle.
Corporate History
Striper Industries, Inc. was formed as a New York corporation on January 9, 2019, and began offering 1-800-STRIPER franchises on January 27, 2020. The brand's affiliate, United Striping Co., Inc., has a longer history in the industry, having been formed in 2005 and operating a similar business since 1999 under the name "United Stripes" before adopting the 1-800-STRIPER system. Another affiliate, Striper Holdings, Inc., formed in 2019, owns and licenses the intellectual property and phone number for the 1-800-STRIPER System. More recently, in April 2024, two other affiliates, Striper Outlet LLC and Striper Outreach LLC, were formed to offer merchandise and outbound call center services to franchisees.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$250,496 - $321,702
Franchise Fee (Low)
$48,000
Franchise Fee (High)
$158,000
Royalty %
7%
Marketing %
2%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$101,401
Equipment Costs (High)
$105,797
Working Capital
$22,500
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
The FDD's Special Risks section indicates that Striper Industries, Inc.'s financial condition, as shown in its financial statements, raises questions about its ability to provide services and support to franchisees. For the year ending December 31, 2023, the company reported a net loss of $182,865 and had a shareholder's equity deficit of $38,499. While the company reported a net income of $1,644,848 and positive shareholder's equity for the year ending December 31, 2024, the FDD still highlights this as a risk for potential franchisees.
Financing Details
Striper Industries, Inc. does not offer any direct or indirect financing to its franchisees. The franchise will also not guarantee any notes, leases, or other obligations for the franchisee.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
130
Franchised Units
128
Corporate Units
2
Avg Square Footage
750
Franchising Since
2020
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
No
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Summary
Striper Industries, Inc. has a clean legal record with no litigation or legal disputes to report.
Bankruptcy History
Striper Industries, Inc. has no bankruptcy history to report.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
10 years
Renewal Term
5 years
Renewal Conditions
To renew a 1-800-STRIPER franchise agreement, franchisees must notify Striper Industries, Inc. of their intent to renew between 90 and 180 days before the current term expires. Franchisees also need to prove they can operate the Approved Vehicle for the entire renewal term and complete all necessary renovations to meet current brand standards. They must not be in breach of any agreements with Striper Industries, Inc., its affiliates, or main suppliers, and must have paid all outstanding monetary obligations. Renewal also requires signing the then-current form of franchise agreement, which may have different terms, fulfilling any current training requirements for renewal franchisees, and signing a general legal release. Finally, a renewal fee of $5,000 is required.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
Striper Industries, Inc. provides extensive support to its franchisees both before and after opening. Before opening, the franchise grants access to its Operations Manual, designates the territory, and provides an Initial Training Program for up to three people for a fee. It approves the franchisee's vehicle and offers specifications for equipment, inventory, and supplies, including designated suppliers. Striper Industries, Inc. also approves the initial launch marketing campaign and can implement it on the franchisee's behalf if the fee is paid directly to them. After opening, franchisees receive ongoing consultation and advice via phone, email, intranet, and occasional on-site visits. Additional on-site assistance can be requested for a fee. The franchise continues to provide specifications and designated suppliers for ongoing operations. It maintains an answering service for its toll-free number, forwarding customer leads to franchisees in their territory. Striper Industries, Inc. may hold mandatory annual conferences, requiring attendance and a registration fee, and may also offer additional or refresher training, which can be mandatory for up to five days per year and incurs a tuition fee plus expenses. The franchise continuously develops and modifies its System and designates new products and services for franchisees to offer.
Initial Training Hours
74
Training Location
Hybrid (Rochester, New York headquarters and virtual at franchisee's location)
Ongoing Support
After opening, 1-800-STRIPER franchisees receive continuing consultation and advice from Striper Industries, Inc. through telephone, email, intranet communications, and on-site visits, with additional on-site assistance available for a fee. The franchise also provides ongoing specifications and designated suppliers for equipment, inventory, and supplies. Striper Industries, Inc. maintains an answering service with a toll-free number to direct prospective customer calls to the appropriate franchisee's territory. Franchisees may be required to attend an Annual Conference, for which a registration fee and expenses apply. Striper Industries, Inc. continually develops and modifies its System and designates new products and services. Additionally, franchisees, their Operations Managers, and employees may be required to attend up to five days of refresher and ongoing training courses per year, incurring a tuition fee and their own expenses.
Franchise Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
Striper Industries, Inc. seeks franchisees with strong managerial and entrepreneurial abilities who are committed to complying with the System standards and focusing on customer service. The ideal candidate, or at least one of their principals if the franchisee is an entity, must personally supervise the day-to-day operations of the 1-800-STRIPER Business, dedicating full-time attention and best efforts to its management. If an Operations Manager/Key Employee is designated, they must be approved by Striper Industries, Inc., successfully complete the initial training, and also devote their full-time attention to the business.
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
Yes
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
Hybrid
Owner Participation
Full-Time
Territory Type
Limited
Territory Size Requirements
Striper Industries, Inc. territories are defined by a minimum population of 300,000 people or 12,500 businesses. The franchise uses GbBIS software to determine these demographic details for each territory.
Staffing Notes
Striper Industries, Inc. requires that the 1-800-STRIPER Business be staffed by the franchisee (or one of their principals who has completed initial training) and/or an approved Operations Manager/Key Employee at all times. The franchisee or their principal must personally supervise the day-to-day operations and dedicate full-time attention to the business. Alternatively, this daily management can be delegated to an Operations Manager/Key Employee who must be approved by Striper Industries, Inc., successfully complete the Initial Training Program, and also devote their full-time attention and best efforts to the business. If operating multiple territories, at least one approved and trained Operations Manager/Key Employee is required for each location. Franchisees are also required to hire a bookkeeper for the first two years of operation.