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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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