Own a Benjamin Moore Paint Store
Join a thriving network of independent Benjamin Moore retailers, where entrepreneurship meets industry expertise.
Seeking Growth in These Key Markets
While Benjamin Moore is actively looking to open stores in all states, the following locations are key growth markets. If you’re interested in a location not shown here, you can enter your preferred market in the “Begin Your Journey” section.
Ahwatukee
Anthem
Avondale
Chandler
Deer Valley
Gilbert
Happy Valley
Mesa
Peoria
Queen Creek
Surprise
Antioch
Brentwood
Fresno
Hayward
Los Angeles-Chino Hills
Los Angeles-Claremont
Los Angeles-Costa Mesa
Los Angeles-Covina
Los Angeles-Downey
Los Angeles-Huntington Beach
Los Angeles-Irvine
Los Angeles-La Habra
Los Angeles-Laguna
Los Angeles-Newport Beach
Sacramento-Folsom
Sacramento-Lincoln
Sacramento East
San Diego-Chula Vista
San Diego-Kearney Mesa
San Diego-La Presa
San Diego-Logan Heights
San Diego-Mission Valley
San Diego-Oceanside
San Diego-Poway
San Jose-Evergreen
Visalia
Brighton
Erie
Thornton
Boca Raton-West
Crestview
Davenport
Gainesville
Hallandale
Lynn Haven/Southport
Miami-Cutler Ridge
Miami-Little River
Miami-Miami Lakes
Miami-West Kendall
Miramar
Ocala
Pembroke Pines-Silver Lake
Pensacola
Plantation-Sawgrass
Tallahassee
The Villages
Winter Haven
Atlanta-Alpharetta
Atlanta-Cumming
Atlanta-Dacula
Atlanta-Johns Creek
Atlanta-Jonesboro
Atlanta-Lawrenceville
Atlanta-Loganville
Atlanta-McDonough
Atlanta-Newnan
Atlanta-Snellville
Atlanta-Stockbridge
Columbus
Pooler
Pocatello
Fort Wayne East
Fort Wayne West
Indianapolis-Avon
Indianapolis-Beech Grove
Indianapolis-Brownsburg
Indianapolis-Carmel
Indianapolis-Fishers
Indianapolis-Greenwood
Indianapolis-McCordsville
Indianapolis-Noblesville
Indianapolis-Speedway
South Bend-Granger
South Bend-Mishawaka
Baltimore-Arbutus
Baltimore-Dundalk
Baltimore-Elkridge
Baltimore-Fullerton
Baltimore-Randallstown
Baltimore-Reisterstown Station
Baltimore-Rosedale
Baltimore-Severna Park
Baltimore-Towson
Bel Air
Perry Hall
Chicopee
Holyoke
Springfield
Ann Arbor North
Ann Arbor South
Battle Creek
Detroit-Garden City
Detroit-Novi
Detroit-Plymouth
Detroit-South Canton
Detroit-Southgate
Detroit-Westland
Detroit-Wixom
Detroit-Woodhaven
Jackson
Midland
Monroe
Okemos
Portage
Coon Rapids
Cottage Grove
Eagan
Forest Lake
Fridley
Rogers
Shakopee
Manchester
Rio Rancho
Charlotte-Ballantyne
Charlotte-Kannapolis
Charlotte-Matthews
Charlotte-Mint Hill
Charlotte-Selwyn Corners
Concord
Cornelius
Monroe
North Charlotte
Raleigh-Apex
Raleigh-Cary
Raleigh-Chapel Hill
Raleigh-Durham
Raleigh-Holly Springs
Rock Hill
Akron-Cuyahoga Falls
Akron-Fairlawn
Akron-Stow
Cleveland-Avon
Cleveland-Bay Village
Cleveland-Berea
Cleveland-Brunswick
Cleveland-Mentor
Cleveland-North Olmsted
Cleveland-North Ridgeville
Cleveland-North Royalton
Cleveland-Painesville
Cleveland-Richmond Heights
Cleveland-Rocky River
Cleveland-Seven Hills
Cleveland-Solon
Cleveland-Strongsville
Cleveland-Westlake
Cleveland-Willowick
Columbus-Canal Winchester
Columbus-Grove City
Columbus-Hilliard
Columbus-Marble Cliff
Columbus-New Albany
Columbus-Pickerington
Columbus-Powell
Columbus-Westerville
Dayton North
Dayton South
Dayton-Beavercreek
Dayton-Fairborn
Dayton-Kettering
Dayton-Miamisburg
Dayton-Trotwood
North Canton
Youngstown-Poland
Gresham
Hermiston
Hillsboro
Klamath Falls
McMinnville
Pendleton
Roseburg
Wilsonville
Woodburn
Arlington
Cordova
Hernando
Lakeland
Memphis-Southaven
Olive Branch
El Paso
Houston-Baytown
Houston-Conroe
Houston-Humble
Houston-Kingwood
Houston-Pasadena
Houston-Richmond
Houston-Tomball
San Antonio-Berg's Mill
San Antonio-Columbia Heights
San Antonio-Helotes
San Antonio-Leon Valley
San Antonio-Universal City
Chesapeake
Newport News-Hampton
Newport News-Oyster Point
Petersburg
Suffolk-Harbour View
Virginia Beach-Holland
Virginia Beach-Town Center
Virginia Beach
Williamsburg-Merrimac
Yorkstown
Bonney Lake
Chelan
Deer Park
Moses Lake
Walla Walla
Brookfield
Cudahy
Greenfield
Jackson Park
Oconomowoc
Shorewood
Waukesha
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Quebéc
Financial Requirements
Unencumbered Cash Investment
$75,000
Additional Capital Required
$200,000
Total Investment Amount
$275,000
Begin Your Journey
Fill out the fields below and submit your information. A member of our team will contact you with next steps.
Four Phases to Store Ownership
Make your dream of owning your own business a reality without the fees or royalties of a franchise. Join over 7,500 independent retailers who benefit from the strength of a trusted brand, premium products, and unmatched support.
Phase 1: Connect With Our Team
Phase 2: Secure Your Store Location
Phase 3: Store Build-Out & Training
Phase 4: Grand Opening & Launch Support
What Makes Benjamin Moore Unique?
Your Business, Supported by 140+ Years of Expertise
Own a locally operated business with the power of Benjamin Moore’s nationally recognized brand behind you. Join a network of over 7,500 successful retailers and enjoy the freedom of independent ownership while leveraging the strength, reputation, and support of a proven industry leader.
Expert Support and Financial Backing
With Benjamin Moore’s New Entrepreneur Program, you’ll receive up to $175,000 in financial support during your first two years of operation—helping you build a strong foundation from day one. Plus, with expert financial consulting and national brand advertising, you’ll have the tools and guidance needed to grow a thriving business in your community.
Built-In Industry Connections
Benjamin Moore helps you establish strong relationships with painting contractors through exclusive resources and services, including the Contractor Rewards™ program. With a built-in network of painting professionals who trust our brand, you’ll have a head start in building a loyal customer base from day one.
Unmatched Product Quality
Build your business with Benjamin Moore’s industry-leading paint products—trusted for their exceptional quality, durability, and eco-friendly innovation. With a reputation for excellence, Benjamin Moore’s paints give you a competitive edge, ensuring customers keep coming back for the best in color and performance.
Training & Support
Onboarding
Benjamin Moore provides extensive training and resources to prepare new owners for success.
Marketing & Advertising
We provide national advertising, as well as local advertising support and guidance.
Dedicated Support
You’ll have access to dedicated local sales support, as well as assistance with store design and merchandising.
Continuous Learning
We offer continual financial consultation and training for you and your employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Benjamin Moore New Entrepreneur Program is unique in that it allows stores to retain their identity.
Benjamin Moore stores are not part of a franchise. As such, they do not pay franchise fees or royalties. However, they do receive the training and support characteristic of a franchise system, and they enjoy greater independent decision-making power in running their business compared to a typical franchisee.
To be a candidate for Benjamin Moore’s New Entrepreneur Program, a retailer must have access to a minimum of $275,000. Of that sum, $75,000 must be in cash.
In addition to a total minimum of $275,000 to be considered for the New Entrepreneur Program, you will also need a strong credit history. An entrepreneurial background, along with retail, general business, or industry experience is preferred.
Benjamin Moore provides retailers in its New Entrepreneur Program financial support in excess of $175,000 during their store’s first two years of operation.
Benjamin Moore also offers financial consulting, national advertising, as well as local advertising support, field sales support, and guidance.
No. Benjamin Moore is not a franchisor so there isn't any franchise fee nor royalties. As such, we do not provide a Franchise Disclosure Document.
From the application submission to the store’s grand opening, the entire onboarding process can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months.
Some factors that can affect the process’s length include lease negotiations, store build-out, and the owner’s pace in training completion.
To apply to the Benjamin Moore New Entrepreneur Program, fill out the fields in the Begin Your Journey section of this page, then we will provide a secure link to complete the application detailing your background, business experience, and financial standing. Benjamin Moore then conducts a financial assessment to evaluate your ability to invest and sustain operations.