Color Glo Int'l.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Leather, vinyl, fabric, carpet & surface repair & restoration
Number of Locations: 129
Total Investment: $46K - 49.8K
Founded: 1975
Began Franchising: 1983
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2013 | 81 | 6 | 42 | 0 |
| 2012 | 81 | 6 | 41 | 0 |
| 2011 | 99 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 | 103 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $46,000 - $49,800
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%+
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%+
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $49,800
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% 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 Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, 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 Home-Based: #33 (2011),
America's Top Global: #106 (2011),
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