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Color-Glo International
7111-7115 Ohms Ln.
Minneapolis, MN 55439-2158


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Business Description

The leader in the leather and fabric restoration and repair industry. From automotive to marine to aircraft to all-leather furniture, COLOR-GLO leads the way with innovative products and protected application techniques. We serve all US and foreign car manufacturers.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1975

Franchising Since:  1984

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

230

99.6%
Company-Owned Units:10.4%
 
Total Operating Units:
231
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:20990.5%In 0 States
Canada:10.4%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:219.1%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
231
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California10
2. Florida15
3. Oregon12

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $20K
Cash Investment:$15-20K
Total Investment:$18-30K
Average Total Investment:$24K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$7.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$8K
On-Going Royalty:2-4%
Average Royalty:3%
Advertising Fee:0%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:4
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):3
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 20
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. On-Location2 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 50

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
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