Creative Colors Franchise

On-site vinyl, velour, leather, plastic and carpeting repair service for automobiles, boats and recreational vehicles

In 1980, Jim and JoAnn Foster answered an ad in their local paper that described a new technique for dyeing vinyl and leather. The couple bought the license to use the technique in their area and began J&J's Creative Colors.

To strengthen their business, the Fosters began researching, practicing and refining various techniques for repairing vinyl, leather and plastic, incorporating them into their business. J&J's worked with automobile, boat and recreational vehicle dealers, making repairs at the dealers' lots.

The company began franchising in 1990 under the name Creative Colors International. Now franchisees across the country use the Fosters' techniques to repair the interiors of various vehicles at dealer lots before they are sold.

Please Note: The operators of Creative Colors, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Creative Colors website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Creative Colors franchise?

Total Investment: $37,500-$71,400
Initial Franchise Fee: $19,500
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: up to 20% of current fee

How to contact Creative Colors

Creative Colors International
5550 W. 175th St.
Tinley Park, IL
60477

Phone: (708)614-7786
Toll Free: (800)933-2656
Fax: (708)614-9685

Website: Visit Website

Creative Colors News

Creative Colors International Hosts 15th Annual Awards Convention
Creative Colors International announced the recipients of the "Franchisee of the Year," "Technician of the Year," and "Rookie of the Year" awards at its 15th annual 2006 convention held in Alsip, Ill. "This has been an incredible year," said Mark Bollman, pres... more

Creative Colors International Moves To New Headquarters In Mokena, Il
Creative Colors International, Inc. (CCI), the leading national franchise company offering on-site repair and restoration of leather, fabric, vinyl, plastics, and carpet for the automotive and furniture industries, today announced the relocation of it’s corporate headquarters to 19015 South Jod... more

Creative Colors International Honors Franchisees With Annual Awards
Creative Colors International (CCI) recently announced the recipients of its “Franchisee of the Year,” “Technician of the Year,” “Rookie Franchisee of the Year,” and “Rookie Technician of the Year” awards at its annual convention in Alsip, Ill. “This h... more

Creative Colors International Puts A ‘spin’ On Home-based Franchises
Creative Colors International today announced plans to award 25 mobile operators in 2005, as the home-based business era in America matures. According to the Micro Business Consultative Group, more than 62 percent of all small businesses are home-based. In fact, more people are using their home... more

Cci Remains A Family Business
Creative Colors International is currently one of the largest franchises in the repair, reconditioning and color restoration of leather, vinyl, fabric, plastics and carpeting in the automotive, furniture, commercial and residential markets. Just as CCI franchisees offer high quality, afforda... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Creative Colors open? 1980
When did Creative Colors start franchising? 1991

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 54 1 2 6

2004 50 1 0 5

2003 48 1 0 5

2002 47 1 0 3

2001 46 1 0 3

Expansion Plans

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming,

International:

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs Yes No

Equipment Yes No

Inventory Yes No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 4

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience
Marketing skills

Listing Tags

leather repair, vinyl repair, mobile repair, homebased, auto restoration, creative colors, cigarette burn repair, burn hole repair, dash repair, carpet dyeing, armrest repair, leather restoration, leather refinishing, chicago leather repair, chicago vinyl repair

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