Colors On Parade
Mobile auto paint and dent repair

Colors On Parade
Mobile auto paint and dent repair

About
Founded

1989

Franchising Since

1991 (28 Years)

Corporate Address

P.O. Box 50940
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

CEO

Jeff Cox

Parent Company

Total Car Franchising Corp.

Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ

$33,800 - $103,000

Net-worth Requirement ⓘ

$10,000 - $500,000

Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ

$10,000 - $200,000

Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

$5,000 - $5,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

7-30%

Ad Royalty Fee

1%

Financing Options

Colors On Parade offers in-house financing to cover the following: accounts receivable, payroll

Colors On Parade has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: 
franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory

Veteran Incentives

30% off franchise fee

Support Options
Ongoing Support

Newsletter

Meetings/Conventions

Toll-Free Line

Grand Opening

Online Support

Security/Safety Procedures

Field Operations

Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising

Ad Templates

National Media

Regional Advertising

Social media

SEO

Website development

Email marketing

On-The-Job Training:

112 hours

Classroom Training:

80 hours

Additional Training:

Ongoing technical training

Absentee Ownership Allowed
Bio
Inspired by his passion for restoring classic cars, Robert Lowery started Colors On Parade to offer body shop-quality automotive repairs from a mobile unit. In 1999, he began franchising the concept. Colors On Parade franchisees offer mobile on-site automotive appearance services throughout the U.S. to car dealerships, fleet owners, rental car agencies, body shops, individual vehicle owners and retail customers.
Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $33,800 High - $103,000
Units
-6.8%-16 UNITS (1 Year) -7.6%-18 UNITS (3 Years)

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Franchise Financing
Using 401(K)/IRA Funds
  • Tax Penalty-Free
  • Debt Free
  • Expert Guidance
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