23 Oct 2026 · Franchise Team

5 Things to Check Before Choosing a Location for Your Paint Store

5 Things to Check Before Choosing a Location for Your Paint Store

Choosing the right storefront is one of the highest-leverage decisions a new dealer makes. Here is what we look at during every site evaluation.

1. Visibility and frontage

Ground-floor units with wide frontage on a main road outperform interior/lane locations for walk-in retail sales.

2. Proximity to construction activity

Areas with active residential or commercial construction feed a steady pipeline of bulk and contractor orders.

3. Storage for a tinting machine

You need enough back-of-store space for a colour-tinting machine, base stock and safe storage of solvents.

4. Competing dealers nearby

A degree of category presence validates demand, but too much overlap compresses margins — our team checks saturation before approving a territory.

5. Parking and loading access

Bulk-bucket customers and contractors need easy vehicle access for loading — a major factor in repeat business.

Not sure if your shortlisted location qualifies? Contact our franchise team for a free site assessment.

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