- 2024 Franchise 500 Rank
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#427 Ranked #362 last year
- Initial investment
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$21K - $98K
- Units as of 2023
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222 2.8% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Colors On Parade
| Industry | Automotive |
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| Related Categories | Automotive Appearance Services, Miscellaneous Automotive Products & Services, Automotive Repair & Maintenance Services |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Parent Company | Total Car Franchising Corp. |
| Leadership | Jill OConnor-Rumohr, Finance Director & CFO |
| Corporate Address |
125 Daytona St. Conway, SC 29526 |
| Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 1991 (33 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 12 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions: Canada, South America |
| # of Units | 222 (as of 2023) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Colors On Parade franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$2,500 - $7,500 |
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Initial Investment
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$21,450 - $97,500 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$10,000 - $500,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$10,000 - $200,000 |
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Veteran Incentives
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30% off franchise fee |
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Royalty Fee
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7%-30% |
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Ad Royalty Fee
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1% |
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Term of Agreement
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20 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| In-House Financing | Colors On Parade offers in-house financing to cover the following: accounts receivable, payroll |
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| Third Party Financing | Colors On Parade has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory |
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| On-The-Job Training | 112 hours |
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| Classroom Training | 40 hours |
| Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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| Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Yes |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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Yes |
| # of employees required to run | 1 |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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