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| Color Me Mine 3722 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA 91204 |
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Business Description
COLOR ME MINE is the world's leader in contemporary ceramics and crafts studios. Our comprehensive training and support system includes studio operations, glazing, firing, design techniques, construction, marketing, business models, and licensed manufacturers to ensure consistency and supply.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1992
Franchising Since: 1996
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,100-2,000
Preferred Sites: Storefront, Regional Mall
Other Sites: Lifestyle Center
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
COLOR ME MINE is the world's leader in contemporary ceramics and crafts studios. Our comprehensive training and support system includes studio operations, glazing, firing, design techniques, construction, marketing, business models, and licensed manufacturers to ensure consistency and supply.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1992
Franchising Since: 1996
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 124 | 99.2% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 1 | 0.8% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 125 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. California | 44 |
| 2. New Jersey | 8 |
| 3. Pennsylvania | 8 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $150K |
| Cash Investment: | $40-50K |
| Total Investment: | $146-195K |
| Average Total Investment: | $150K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $30K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $30K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 5% |
| Average Royalty: | 5% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,100-2,000
Preferred Sites: Storefront, Regional Mall
Other Sites: Lifestyle Center
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 2 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 5 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | No | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | Yes | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 15 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | Color Me Kids, National buying power and tie-ins w | ||||||||
| 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. Home Office in Glendale, CA | 10 Days | ||||||||
| 2. Franchised Location | 5 Days | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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