When it comes to success, Chris Shefts is proof that hard work and determination pay off! Shefts has worked in the Chicago area for the Waitekus franchise location for 21 years now, and he continues to exceed and succeed! He’s been the number one technician for Creative Colors International (CCI) in the U.S. and […]
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PROMPT AND PROFESSIONAL: INSIDE LOOK AT THE CCI CLIENT EXPERIENCE
Imagine what buying things would be like if you had an imaginary 90 percent off coupon. Want a new couch? Take 90 percent off. Want a new car? Take 90 percent off. How about a new boat? Take 90
SELF-EMPLOYMENT: CCI’S TIM BUSH SAYS IT’S A FAMILY TRADITION
Business ownership runs deep in Tim Bush’s family. Growing up in Upstate New York in the village of Lowville, Tim first went to work in the family’s retail oil business. He would travel the roads winding through the Black River Valley, repairing furnaces and delivering propane, diesel and coal to help keep families warm during […]
CREATIVE COLORS INTERNATIONAL MAKES USED CARS LOOK NEW: YOU’LL SMELL SALES!
Temperatures might be getting cooler, but the forecast for the used car sales market is HOT! A new survey by CitNOW , released just this September, found that 48 percent of prospective car buyers are
2018 Franchise Business Review Survey Shows Creative Colors International is a Top Franchise for Veterans and Innovations
Industry-Leading On-Site Repair and Restoration Franchise a Good Fit for Veterans and Business Innovators  (MOKENA, Ill. – November 2nd, 2018) — Creative Colors International, the nation’s leading on-site repair and restoration franchise, was recently named one of the Top Franchises for Veterans and one of the Top Innovative Franchises by Franchise Business Review. The company […]
Creative Colors International Named a Top Franchise by Franchise Times
For Immediate Release: Industry-Leading On-Site Repair and Restoration Franchise Ranking in Prestigious Franchise Times Top 200+ List (MOKENA, Ill. – October 26, 2018) – Creative Colors International, the nation’s leading on-site repair and restoration franchise, was ranked as one of the top franchise systems by Franchise Times. Creative Colors International (CCI) earned a spot in […]
Discovering the Magic at CCI with John “Rozy” Rozsypal
The concept of making something new — or new again — is very familiar to John Rozsypal, “Rozy” to his friends. The old-school architect, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is accustomed to using the fine point of liner pens and drafting pencils to hand-sketch custom homes, additions and renovations. But after 45 years in the […]
Employee Spotlight: Mark Miller – South Bend, Indiana
At Creative Colors International, our employees come from varied backgrounds and industries. There is no one “right” type of experience or education that makes our workers a great fit with our company. However, there is one “right” attitude — self-motivated, service-oriented, and superior results-driven. When Mark Miller made a career change 13 years ago, from […]
Creative Colors International Employee Spotlight Q&A with Kathy Green-Alessi
While Creative Colors International is approaching 28 years in the franchising business, our founding company, J&J’s Creative Colors, Inc., is close to turning forty – in business since 1980. Through the decades, CCI has remained a family-owned company and running a tight-knit operation has always been our way. We take pride in the fact that […]
CCI – Putting a Wrap on Boating Season
Nothing beats lingering on the water in those lazy days of summer, but all too quickly it’s time to pack up the kids’ backpacks and head to the bus stop instead of the boat dock. As the days grow










