1980
72
$99,000
$59,500
$150,000
Yes
Creative Colors International (CCI) is the leading mobile franchise specializing in the repair, reconditioning, protection, and color restoration of leather, vinyl, fabric, plastic, and carpet. Since 1980, CCI has served the automotive, residential, commercial, and furniture industries, offering a turnkey business model that allows franchisees to scale their operations with multiple technicians—building a successful business, not just buying a job.
As a recession-resistant, essential service provider, Creative Colors International stands out for its ability to save customers money and time by restoring instead of replacing. This low-investment opportunity comes with full training, ongoing support, and access to a proven business system. Franchisees enjoy flexibility, high profit margins, and the ability to serve a diverse customer base across industries, from car dealerships and furniture retailers to homeowners and commercial clients.
Established: 1980
First Unit Franchised: 1991
Franchised Units: 72
Company Owned Units: 3
States Registered In: All but North Dakota & South Dakota.
Canada Franchises: Not at this time
International Franchises: Not really, unless we can partner on master franchise
Financial Assistance Provided: Not Direct, but third-party available
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: Yes
Training: Our franchisees undergo an intense, hands-on 3-week training course at our Corporate Training Center, designed for both the franchise owner and one additional key employee. This immersive program covers all aspects of the business, followed by four days of in-field training, where a representative from CCI Headquarters will assist in the business startup, technical repairs, including sales and marketing support.
In addition to the in-person training, franchisees receive a suite of resources, including the Training Manual, SDS Manual, Operations Manual, Back Office Administration Manuals, CCI Color Pro Scanner Mixing System, and access to our 24/7 intranet system for ongoing support. We also offer a Toll-Free call center, Slack communication channel, and monthly newsletters to ensure continuous communication and updates.
Franchisees benefit from periodic on-site field visits, robust marketing support, and services such as social media and review reputation management. Additionally, we provide Co-Op Advertising Programs, participation in Annual Seminars, and the opportunity to engage with the Advisory Council and Marketing Committee for further collaboration and input. This comprehensive training and support system ensures that franchisees have the tools and guidance needed for long-term
What will be the role of the owner?
What will be the role of the single unit operators?
Does it all and must be the networker, operations head (scheduling and ordering) and a technician, but we prefer that all owners hire a FT technician as they scale.
What will be the role of the semi absentee or multi-unit operators?
Can move to semi-absentee after a short time frame or immediately with the right manager in place. The owner will be driving top level new business, human resources, managing customer relationships, keeping an eye on cash flow/finances and KPI’s; Operations Manager: mechanically inclined – (defined as an ability to follow directions and troubleshoot), networking experience and relationship builder, EXCELLENT communicator
Ideal Candidate:
Cash Investment: $99,000
Total Investment: $101,380-121,911
Minimum Net Worth: $150,000
Franchise Fee: $59,500
Royalty: 7.5%
Ad: 1%
Average Number of Employees: 1-4
Item 19: Yes with revenue per van for every franchisee for 30+ years!
Visa Candidates: Yes, for great candidates who can speak and read English well!
Passive Ownership: Yes
Home Based: Yes
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes. We participate in the “Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative” (commonly referred to as “VetFran”), which seeks to provide an opportunity for veterans who want to be in business. Any veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces who has served at least 4 years of military service and has received an honorable discharge is eligible to receive a 10% ($5,950) discount off of the initial franchise fee.
