In an increasingly competitive home services landscape, LIME Painting is standing out with a bold approach to franchise growth, operational refinement, and a deepening commitment to quality craftsmanship. As 2025 unfolds, the Denver-based painting franchise is not just growing — it’s evolving.
Known for delivering high-end painting and restoration services to luxury homes and commercial spaces, LIME Painting has hit the ground running this year with new locations, improved systems, and national recognition that further cements its reputation as a leader in the premium painting category.
Expanding Footprint, Thoughtful Growth
In the first half of 2025, LIME Painting added several new franchise owners to its expanding roster. Meredith Royall launched LIME Painting of Westchester, bringing the brand to New York’s affluent Hudson Valley region. Meanwhile, Gregory Fallen opened LIME Painting of Kansas City, furthering the brand’s reach into the heartland. Another team, Javier Hernandez and Chadya Abou, is preparing to open LIME Painting of North Miami in the coming months.
The company projects five more franchise signings before the end of the year—positioning LIME to close 2025 with seven new territories and a growing footprint across key metropolitan and suburban markets.
“We’re being very intentional about who we bring into the system and where we expand,” said Nick Lopez, Founder and CEO of LIME Painting. “Our growth strategy is about more than just adding dots on the map — it’s about setting our franchise owners up for long-term success by giving them the tools and support they need to excel.”
Building Infrastructure for Scalability
Behind the scenes, LIME has taken major steps in 2025 to streamline its internal operations and strengthen its franchise support systems. The company has restructured departments at its corporate headquarters to foster better collaboration, improve agility, and ensure a seamless experience for its franchisees.
This restructuring is also a prelude to significant technology investments, including enhanced digital tools aimed at optimizing workflows, tracking performance, and increasing operational consistency across locations. For a brand that prides itself on delivering exceptional results in often complex, large-scale projects, these upgrades are key to maintaining quality while scaling efficiently.
“We’re laser-focused on building a foundation that allows for thoughtful, sustainable growth,” Lopez explained. “By investing in better systems and bringing in exceptional people, we’re ensuring our franchise owners are set up to thrive while delivering the quality and care LIME is known for.”
Recognition and Rising Reputation
LIME Painting’s ongoing success hasn’t gone unnoticed. The brand earned a spot in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2025 Franchise 500, a coveted list that ranks the top-performing franchise brands across the U.S. Based on factors like unit growth, brand strength, and financial stability, the ranking affirms what many franchise insiders already know — LIME Painting is a brand on the rise.
The accolade is particularly meaningful given LIME’s position in the specialized segment of high-end painting services, where reputation, trust, and consistency are everything.
“Our inclusion in the Franchise 500 is a strong indicator that our model works,” Lopez noted. “It’s validation for the hard work of our franchisees and our team, and it motivates us to keep raising the bar.”
Project Highlights from Across the Country
While headquarters focuses on strategy and infrastructure, franchisees across the country are bringing LIME’s mission to life with ambitious, high-profile projects.
In Northern Colorado, franchise owner Tyler Fuss is leading a full-scale remodel of a major hotel — a project that showcases LIME’s growing influence in the hospitality space. In Boise, Idaho, Kevin Schramm is overseeing restoration work across several multi-unit apartment complexes, reflecting the brand’s expanding role in large residential developments.
Further south, Lorraine Sanchez in San Antonio has taken on a mix of commercial projects that include civic institutions and even a local zoo, adding cultural spaces to LIME’s diverse portfolio. And in Charleston, South Carolina, Cory Griggs is executing a blend of residential and commercial projects that require specialty finishes and restoration detail — a testament to LIME’s reputation for craftsmanship.
“These aren’t just painting jobs,” said Lopez. “They’re transformations. And they show the level of trust our franchisees have earned in their communities.”
The Road Ahead
Looking ahead, LIME Painting is targeting growth along the Northeast Coast and throughout the Midwest, with particular focus on markets like Chicagoland. The company sees strong demand in these areas for upscale painting and restoration services — especially from homeowners and businesses seeking trustworthy, turnkey service providers.
Even as it grows, LIME remains grounded in the values that shaped its founding: love, integrity, mission, and excellence — a philosophy summed up in its L.I.M.E. acronym. These values influence everything from hiring to training to how franchisees interact with customers.
“We want to be known not just for what we do, but how we do it,” Lopez added. “That’s what makes LIME different.”
As 2025 continues, LIME Painting shows no signs of slowing down. Instead, the brand appears to be doubling down on its commitment to service, support, and smart growth — a combination that’s proving to be as durable as the finishes they apply.
For more information about LIME Painting’s services or franchise opportunities, visit limepainting.com.