Local Residents Ike Grigsby and Joseph Jones Opens Fresh Coat Painters in National Harbor, MD

January 30, 2026 // FranchisePR.com // NATIONAL HARBOR, MD — Local residents Ike Grigsby and Joseph Jones have signed on to open National Harbor’s first Fresh Coat Painters.

To create a professional painting business for everyone, Fresh Coat built a low-cost, high-margin business model that educates franchisees on how to find and unite all painters, hire them as employees and provide customers with the security and professionalism they deserve.

For Ike and Joseph, this new venture represents not only a slower, more sustainable pace of life, but a way to work for themselves while giving back to the community. The duo is starting with residential work with plans to move into commercial work, all while implementing apprenticeship programs to support youth and build a business rooted in faith, hard work and community pride.

“I’ve known Joe for about 35 or 36 years and I knew our skills would complement each other, because our ideas about helping the community align perfectly,” said Ike. “We both believe we’re going to do well in this business, and in doing so, we’ll make a positive impact in our community,” said Joseph.

In the nearly 20 years since Fresh Coat was founded, the brand has carved out a lucrative niche by servicing clients and projects of all types. It has expanded from a small residential painting business to also include commercial offerings. Clients have hired the company to paint medical and dental offices, business offices, apartments, schools, government buildings and more. With franchisees from coast to coast, it’s an excellent partnering option for large-scale businesses

Fresh Coat’s new National Harbor location is the latest addition to the franchise brand’s fast-growing roster. Additionally, Fresh Coat is looking to expand throughout the country.

“Fresh Coat is uniquely positioned as a comprehensive solution for all painting needs, both interior and exterior, for residential and commercial properties. ‘In a market with few national painting companies, we can streamline project management and fill that gap,’ said Lisa Hudson, brand president.”

Hudson says Ike and Joseph is well equipped to represent the brand in National Harbor. Looking ahead, the team has identified several other markets primed for franchise growth, including Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Texas and many more.

“Ike and Joseph are a fantastic addition to Fresh Coat, and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with talented and hard-working new owners like them across the country,” she said. “We know they will be able to build a strong business and legacy in National Harbor.”

SOURCE Fresh Coat Painters