Frequently Asked Questions About Franchising
- What type of franchise is available?
- How much does the franchise cost?
- What is the charge for continuing services?
- What about advertising?
- How much training do I receive in the Creative Colors International system of operations?
- What form of continuing guidance will I receive?
- Will I have an exclusive territory?
- What is the term of the Creative Colors International Franchise Agreement?
- What's my next step?
Q. What type of franchise is available?
A. Creative Colors International, Inc., is offering individual Creative Colors International franchises to qualified owner/ operators, for the development of a business specializing in upholstery repair, coloring, cleaning, protection and restoration of leather, cloth, vinyl, velour and plastics on a mobile basis.
Q. How much does the franchise cost?
A. The total estimated initial investment for each Creative Colors International business will vary depending on if you start with a Single Territory model or Area Development model. Initial Franchise Fee is $59,500. The total initial investment figures are between $101,380 and $121,911 which include the down payment cost of your van, van setup, pre-opening travel, insurance, office equipment & supplies, working capital and other expenses. See complete breakdown on the most current costs associated with a CCI franchise in the CCI Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) by calling a CCI representative today.
Q. What is the charge for continuing services?
A. The weekly continuing service fee equals the greater of 7.5% of gross sales derived from your Creative Colors International business, or the specified minimum per month per the franchise agreement. There is no Royalty Fee due for the first full month of business. This fee entitles you to continued use of the Creative Colors International name, trademarks, ongoing support, and access to our confidential operations systems, sales techniques, and other benefits that come with being a part of the Creative Colors International franchise network.
A. Building recognition of the Creative Colors International name and reputation is an essential, ongoing objective designed to benefit everyone involved in the system. 1% of your Gross Sales will be put in the CCI Marketing Fund. This fund is used to create, develop, direct and prepare national or regional advertising and marketing materials.
Q. How much training do I receive in the Creative Colors International system of operations?
A. Franchisee must participate in an initial training and familiarization course of approximately three weeks duration. You'll learn sales and marketing techniques, financial controls, upholstery coloring, restoration and repair methods, and other administrative and operational aspects of the Creative Colors International business. In addition, a Creative Colors International field representative will spend up to one week with you in your territory around the time your business commences operations to help you get started.
Q. What form of continuing guidance will I receive?
A. As a Creative Colors International franchise owner, you'll receive periodic visits from a trained field representative, who will provide guidance and quality control, and answer any questions you may have. In addition, you will receive a copy of the Creative Colors International Confidential Operations Manual, Training Manual, Employee Manual, and Sales & Marketing Manual which covers the policies and procedures involved in running your business. As the manuals are updated, revisions will be made available to you. And, of course, we'll only be a phone call away for answers to any questions that arise during the day-to-day operation of your franchise. We also have our online Intranet portal that is available 24/7 for you and your team to be able to access real-time files.
Q. Will I have an exclusive territory?
A. Yes. No Creative Colors International franchise will be established within your designated business area. That territory will be determined by population and other relevant demographic and geographic criteria.
Q. What is the term of the Creative Colors International Franchise Agreement?
A. The term of the Creative Colors International franchise agreement is ten years. The franchise is renewable provided renewal criteria are satisfied.
A. Fill out the Request for Consideration Form, return it to us, and we will contact you or please feel free to call us at (800) 933-2656 for answers to any additional questions you may have or you can email us at CCILeads@CreativeColorsIntl.com. Our Franchise Brand Manager can also be reached via email at Frank.Morrison@CreativeColorsIntl.com .
This advertisement is not an offering. An offering can only be made when a Prospectus is filed in the respective registration states. Such a filing does not constitute approval by the appropriate state regulatory agency.
Creative Colors International, Inc. is not registered to grant franchises in all states. Call today for more information.
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Discover why this unique, mobile repair and restoration leather repair franchise business is the industry leader. The Creative Colors International vinyl and leather repair franchise has been designed for entrepreneurs who want to enjoy the rewards of their efforts.
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