Color-Glo Int'l. Inc.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Leather, vinyl & fabric restoration & repair
Number of Locations: 851
Total Investment: $41K - 44.8K
Founded: 1979
Began Franchising: 1983
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2010 | 110 | 15 | 726 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $41,000 - $44,800
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $50,000
Liquid Cash Available: $25,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week. Ongoing training available
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #125 (2011),
Low-Cost: #25 (2011),
Top Homebased: #33 (2011),
America's Top Global: #106 (2011),