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Creative Colors International
19015 S. Jodi Road, Suite E
Mokena, IL 60448


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Business Description

The ULTIMATE in on-site restoration and dyeing of leather, vinyl, fabrics and plastics. 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

Year Established:  1980

Franchising Since:  1991

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

65

92.9%
Company-Owned Units:57.1%
 
Total Operating Units:
70
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:6897.1%In 34 States
Canada:11.4%In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:11.4%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
70
99.9.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Florida8
2. Illinois14
3. Ohio6

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Wisconsin, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $50K
Cash Investment:$28.5K
Total Investment:$28.5K
Average Total Investment:$28K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$28.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$28K
On-Going Royalty:6%/$175/Mo.
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:1%
 
Average Number of Employees: 3-4 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

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:4
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
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: 13
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Radio Ads, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Headquarters, IL3 Weeks
2. Franchisee's Territory1 Week
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20+

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:No
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