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Family’s American Dream Takes Shape in Naples, Florida With Fresh Coat Franchise

After over a decade spent dreaming of moving to Florida, Francis Strutt learned of the E-2 visa pathway and decided to bring the painting franchise to the community he knows and loves.

By Morgan Wood

1851 Franchise Contributor

April 16, 2025

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