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Color-Glo International

7111-7115 Ohms Ln.
Minneapolis, MN 55439-2158
800#: (800) 333-8523
Tel: (612) 835-1338
Fax: (612) 835-1395
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.colorglo.com
Contact: Mr. Scott L. Smith, Director of Marketing


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

Established: 1975; First Franchise: 1984
Franchise Units: 209
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 210
Distribution: U.S. -- 188; Canada -- 1; International -- 21
> North America -- Operations in NR
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 15 in FL, 12 in OR, 10 in CA
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 50
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 4, 3, 4, 3, 3 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: All States
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: N/A SF; N/A (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $15-20K
Total Investment: $18-30K; Average Total Investment: $24K
Minimum Net Worth: $20K
Fees: Franchise: $7.5K; Average Franchise Fee: $7K
Royalty: 2-4%
Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/5
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Encourage Conversions: N/A
Area Development Agreements: Yes/10
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: N/A
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 20
On-Going Support: B,C,D,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks On-Location.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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