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Creative Colors International
5550 W. 175th St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
800#: (800) 933-2656
Tel: (708) 614-7786
Fax: (708) 614-9685
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.creativecolorsintl.com
Contact: Mr. Mark Bollman, President
Mobile units providing repair and restoration in all markets that have leather, vinyl, fabric, velour, plastics and fiberglass. These markets include car dealerships (new and used), furniture retailers and manufactures, hotels, airports, car rental agencies and company fleet cars.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1980; |
First Franchise: |
1991 |
| Franchise Units: |
38 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
2 |
| Total Units: |
40 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 39;
Canada -- 1;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 20 States, 1 Province
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: IL, FL, OH
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10+ |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 4, 3, 4, 4, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,IL,IN,MI,NY,OR,WI,AB |
| Average Number of Employees: 5 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: N/A SF; HB
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$19.5K+ |
|
| Total Investment: |
$19.5K+; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$19K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$50K+ |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$27.5K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$27K |
|
Royalty: |
6%/$173.33/Mo. |
|
Advertising: |
0% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
10 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Discouraged |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
Yes/10 |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
Yes |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
Yes(D) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
N/A |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
Yes |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
8 |
| On-Going Support: |
A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
3 Weeks Headquarters, Tinley Park, IL; 1 Week in Franchisee's Territory. |
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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