Year began: 1980 Franchising since: 1991
In 1980, Jim and JoAnn Foster answered an ad in their local paper that described a new technique for dyeing vinyl and leather. The couple bought the license to use the technique in their area and began J&J’s Creative Colors.
To strengthen their business, the Fosters began researching, practicing and refining various techniques for repairing vinyl, leather and plastic, incorporating them into their business. J&J’s worked with automobile, boat and recreational vehicle dealers, making repairs at the dealers’ lots.
The company began franchising in 1990 under the name Creative Colors International. Now franchisees across the country use the Fosters’ techniques to repair the interiors of various vehicles at dealer lots before they are sold.
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19015 S. Jodi Rd., #E
Mokena, IL 60448
Phone: (800)933-2656/(708)478-1437
Fax: (708)478-1636
| Franchisor has 10 employee(s); 10 employee(s) in franchise department.
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Franchise Growth
U.S. Franchises57
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Canadian Franchises1
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Foreign Franchises0
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Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S.
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 50 new car dealerships
Special Programs
Franchisees can earn CCI Bucks by doing things like helping other franchisees, offering tips to the system and talking with prospective franchisees. Bucks can be used for purchasing gifts and trips.
Costs & Fees
Total investment: $53K-63.3K
Franchise fee: $27.5K
Ongoing royalty fee: 6%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable
Renewal fee: 20% of current fee
| Type of Financing Available |
| In-House | Third Party |
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | Yes | No |
| Equipment | Yes | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $50K+
Cash liquidity requirement: $20K+
Business Experience:- General business experience
- Marketing skills
Operations
- Franchise can be run from home
- 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 4
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training & Support
TRAINING- Available at headquarters: 3 weeks
- At franchisee's location: 1 week
ONGOING SUPPORT- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Grand opening
- Internet
- Security/safety procedures
- Field operations/evaluations
MARKETING SUPPORT- Ad slicks
- Regional advertising
Rankings in Entrepreneur magazine 2004-2008
Franchise 500® rank:#356 (2007); #386 (2006); #439 (2005);
Low-Cost Franchises:#95 (2007); #124 (2005);
Last Updated: 4/22/2008 12:00:00 AM
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