Colors On Parade
Mobile automotive appearance servicesBackground
Founded: 1989 Franchising since: 1991
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 15 employee(s); 2 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies
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125 Dayton St. Conway, South carolina 29526 |
Phone: (800)726-5677
Franchisee Association
COPFAC |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 15 employee(s); 2 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 271 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 | 263 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2007 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2006 | 246 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2005 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $20.5K-327.1K Franchise fee: $1.5K/15K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 7-30% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | Yes | Yes |
| Startup Costs | Yes | No |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $10K-500K
Cash liquidity requirement: $10K-200K
Business Experience:
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
- Love of cars is helpful
Operations
- Franchise can be run from home
- 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- Available at headquarters: 2 weeks
- At franchisee's location: 3 months
- Ongoing technical training
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Grand opening
- Internet
- Security/safety procedures
- Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support
- Co-op advertising
- Ad slicks
- National media
Other marketing support
- Recruitment seminars
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#222 (2009); #200 (2008); #245 (2007); #441 (2006); #355 (2005);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#43 (2009); #38 (2008); #57 (2007);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#54 (2009); #43 (2008); #66 (2007); #99 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#171 (2009);
#222 (2009); #200 (2008); #245 (2007); #441 (2006); #355 (2005);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#43 (2009); #38 (2008); #57 (2007);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#54 (2009); #43 (2008); #66 (2007); #99 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#171 (2009);