Board & Brush Creative Studio
- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Own a DIY Paint & Sip Studio
Join a creative franchise family where guests make memories and you build a business.
Brand overview
Board & Brush Creative Studios is a franchise where owners operate a studio hosting inspiring DIY workshops for people who love to create and connect with friends. Owners run a creative space offering instructor-led workshops, private parties, corporate events, DIY @HOME kits, youth camps, and additional revenue streams. The brand refers to its studio owners as a franchise family and has built communications and processes that foster successful, collaborative working relationships in a fun, family-friendly environment. Guests arrive with no experience needed and leave with a custom wood sign they are proud to display, guided step-by-step by friendly instructors who handle all materials and clean-up.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose Board & Brush Creative Studio
Board & Brush offers well-established national branding with a track record of success and a state-of-the-art website and registration system backed by a continuously expanding design library. Franchise owners benefit from extensive training and support programs, vigorous marketing support, unmatched purchasing power, and a proprietary iPad application. A customer loyalty and rewards program keeps guests coming back while collaborative franchise owners share ideas across the network. Start-up costs are kept below the industry average, making ownership accessible to families, and military veterans and their spouses receive discounts on the franchise fee.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Revenue Potential
2025 FDD top performing unit
Total investment
$65,489–$89,761
Cash Required
$89,761
Franchise fee
$25,000
Royalty fee
6% of gross revenue
Ad fund %
1%
Total units
194
Financing available
Fran Fund and SBA financing available
Real estate required
Yes
Growth Trends
Training & support
Board & Brush provides extensive training and support programs along with a dedicated Franchise Support Team. Prospective owners visit the flagship studio in Hartland, Wisconsin for Discovery Day, where they meet the support team and experience a workshop firsthand. Ongoing support continues well beyond opening day to help owners grow their studios confidently.
Ideal candidate
Board & Brush welcomes people from all walks of life who share a DIY passion and seek the flexibility and freedom to grow a studio at a pace that works for their family. No prior experience in art or business ownership is required — a love of creativity, connection, and community is what matters most.
If you are ready to turn your passion for creativity into a rewarding business, explore what it takes to join the Board & Brush franchise family and bring a DIY paint and sip studio to your community.