Color Glo International Ranked On Franserve Fran-Tastic 500 2021
Minneapolis, MN Color Glo International recently ranked in FRANSERVE Fran-Tastic 500 2021. FRANSERVE is the world’s largest franchise consulting and expansion organization.
Color Glo International® Ranked On FRANSERVE Fran-Tastic 500 2021
Minneapolis, MN Color Glo International recently ranked in FRANSERVE Fran-Tastic 500, 2021.
As a doorway for many people looking to be their own boss, FRANSERVE knows that franchise ownership changes lives. In their annual FRAN-TASTIC 500, the organization recognizes 500 brands going above and beyond the norm to help people fulfill their dreams of business ownership through franchising! This year, they had a plethora of nominations and are delighted to announce the winners below! Color Glo International is proud to be on that list.
Alesia Visconti, CEO of FranServe Inc. says, “Franchising is a way for many people to be an entrepreneur and be their own boss. A brand that makes our annual “FRAN-TASTIC 500” list demonstrates that it goes above and beyond the norm in helping people fulfill their dreams of business ownership through franchising! It’s a brand that sets itself apart!”
The Fran-Tastic 500 has a careful selection process for nominating and selecting brands that qualify for this achievement and recognition. Brands were nominated and selected based on the following criteria.
Brand Identity
Turnkey Model
Operational Support
Superb Training
Industry Leader
Scalability
Quick to Launch
Clear Marketing Message
“Color Glo International is pleased to have ranked on the FRANSERVE Fran-Tastic 500 for 2021 - recognizing our commitment to providing life-changing opportunities for entrepreneurial-minded folks working in the color restoration niche. ”
To view Color Glo international in the full ranking, visit www.franserve.com/frantastic500/c/.
About Color Glo International
Color Glo International is the World Leader in the restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth, and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine, and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
Contact
Mandi Brandon
mandi@colorglo.com
Own a franchise with CGI
Color Glo International Ranked On 2021 Franchise Gator Top 100
Color Glo International is ranked as the number 87 franchise on the Top 100 list. The ranking accompanies Franchise Gator's Top Emerging Franchises and Fastest-Growing Franchises list.
Color Glo International® Ranked On the 2021 Franchise Gator Top 100
Minneapolis, MN - Color Glo International recently ranked in Franchise Gator’s 2021 Top 100 list. This is the 8th year that the online franchise directory has published a Top 100 ranking, and was created to help those seeking to invest in a franchise opportunity.
“We are proud once again to have qualified under scrutiny to be listed in Franchise Gator’s Top 100 franchise opportunities. ”
Our Ranking
Color Glo International is ranked as the number 87 franchise on the Top 100 list. The ranking accompanies Franchise Gator's Top Emerging Franchises and Fastest-Growing Franchises list.
“Franchise Gator created the Top 100 list to help future franchise owners in finding an opportunity that was the right fit for their experience, interest, and financial capabilities, ” said Eric Bell, General Manager at Franchise Gator. “Many lists ranking the top franchise opportunities are populated by concepts that are too expensive for most budgets. We wanted to create a list that catered better to our audience, which is more representative of the common franchise seeker.”
About Franchise Gator
Franchise Gator, one of the leading destinations for those seeking to invest in a franchise opportunity, reviewed 100’s of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD’s) to formulate their rankings. Growth in units, turnover, and financials are just a few of the items taken into consideration. The staff also takes a look at awards, the Executive team, and participation in the franchise community.
At the core of it, franchising is about risk reduction. You join a franchise because it provides a heightened chance of success as a business owner. The Top 100 has been designed, with the assistance of The Educated Franchisee, to measure the quality of a franchise system over time.
See the Franchise Gator 2021 Top 100 Liststs/top-100/
About Color Glo International
Color Glo International is the World Leader in the restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine, and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
Contact
Mandi Brandon
mandi@colorglo.com
Own a franchise with CGI
Color Glo International Ranked On The 2021 Entrepreneur Franchise 500
Minneapolis, MN Color Glo International recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® 2021, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever.
Color Glo International® Ranked On the 42nd Annual Entrepreneur Franchises 500
Minneapolis, MN Color Glo International recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500® ranks Color Glo International as 363 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.
Over its 42 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Color Glo International’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.
“2020 was a challenging year for everyone, but it was also a year of unusual opportunity,” says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur editor-in-chief. “Franchises were able to be nimble and innovative, serving the needs of franchisees and customers in ways that will resonate for many years to come. We believe that, when we eventually look back on this time, we’ll see it as a moment when many brands defined themselves for the future.”
In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 42-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The key factors that go into the evaluation include costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.
Understanding The Ranking
Entrepreneur’s 42nd annual Franchise 500®. In spite of the many challenges faced by the franchise industry in 2020, many existing franchisors continued to grow (and evolve), and new companies even continued to enter the franchise arena, resulting in a record-breaking number of applicants from an ever-wider variety of industries.
Here’s a look at the process that Entrepreneur has honed over more than four decades to determine this, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking:
Color Glo International is proud to have made that list once again amongst some of the nation’s top opportunities across various niches. Here’s a peek into their ranking criteria and process.
The five pillars of the franchise 500®
The key factors that go into their evaluation:
Costs & Fees
Franchise fee
Total investment
Royalty fees
Size & Growth
Open & operating units
Growth rate
Closures
Brand Strength
Social media
System size
Years in business
Years franchising
Support
Training times
Marketing support
Operational support
Franchisor infrastructure
Financing availability
Litigation
Financial Strength & Stability
Franchisor's audited financial statements
Before They Determine The Rankings
The first step in determining the ranking is gathering the data. Starting in June 2020, they asked franchisors to fill out an online form and submit a copy of their current franchise disclosure document (FDD) or Canadian disclosure document. Entrepreneur had another record-breaking year, with 1,116 companies supplying all the required information. Submissions were vetted by their editorial team before being entered for data analysis.
To be eligible to rank, a franchisor must be seeking new franchisees in the U.S. or Canada and must have had a minimum of 10 units open and operating as of July 31, 2020, with at least one franchise located in North America. Each eligible franchisor was scored based on more than 150 data points, and those with the highest cumulative scores became the Franchise 500.
To view Color Glo international in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2021 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands.
About Color Glo International
Color Glo International is the World Leader in the restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine, and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
Contact
Mandi Brandon
mandi@colorglo.com
Own a franchise with CGI
All Things Franchising: An Interview With CGI President Gary Smith
Have you ever dreamed of one day owning your own business, but you just don't know where to begin? Then you've tuned into the right show on all things franchising. In this interview with our very own, Gary Smith, you will hear why national franchisors, successful franchisee attorneys, CPAs, and others who support this fast-growing business model.
All Things Franchising With Color Glo President Gary Smith
Have you ever dreamed of one day owning your own business, but you just don't know where to begin? Then you've tuned into the right show on all things franchising. In this interview with our very own, Gary Smith, you will hear why national franchisors, successful franchisee attorneys, CPAs, and others who support this fast growing business model.
“You know, I always say these franchises are so much more than just burgers and fries.”
On to the Interview
Interviewed by Linda Ballesteros. Linda is a host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion, and what they want their lifestyle to look like. She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession-resistant.
Linda
Hey folks, welcome to all things franchising. This is Linda Ballesteros. I'm your host today. I am so honored that you are spending some time with me today, whether you're listening to the recording or you're listening to us live, I appreciate you carving some time because, in this day and age, we have so many things going on. We're pulled in so many different directions. So I'm always honored when somebody decides to spend some time because remember time is that one commodity that you just can't get back. So today I'm going to proceed forward with introducing you to franchise concepts that are not burgers and fries. You know, I always say these franchises are so much more than just burgers and fries. So when we start looking at the franchise, industries, and the categories, you would be surprised which categories, which industries have chosen the franchise model as a disparate distribution method.
Franchising is nothing more than that. So don't get all wigged out about the franchising as something that may not be successful because you are from very far from being right. That is the farthest from the truth. This is what I'm trying to say because there are so many industries out there that are represented using the franchise model. And again, it is just a way to distribute a product or a service. So today is going to be a perfect example of that.
Our guest today is Gary Smith. Gary is the president and the chief operating officer of color glow international. Yes, franchising is international. So think about that. There are no boundaries on it. Color Glo is the world leader in the restoration and repair of leather vinyl, lure, cloth, and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of automotive aircraft, Marine, and furniture. Please help me in welcoming Gary to the show, Gary, welcome to the show!
Gary
Well, thank you. And it's great to be here.
Linda
Well, I am glad you are here as well, because so many people that are not familiar with the franchise model, they, they think that maybe it's just burgers and flight fries, or maybe it's just a quick lube or, you know, some of those that they don't realize how many different products and services are distributed through the franchise model. So Gary, before we get too much further, tell me a little bit about your background and where Color Glo came from.
Gary
Well, Color Glo in my background goes back almost 45 years, Linda. We actually are a third-generation family business started many years ago by my father. And along the way, you know, he brought my brother and I along into the business. And then along the way further, I brought some of my family in the business and the fourth generation is hanging out in college and I'm sure that they will perpetuate the business as well. And where do we come by to get into this business? Well, because, again, going back, my, father saw the opportunity that people needed to have some independence back when we started, there really wasn't franchising. It was more of a distribution-type network. But back in the eighties, when franchising got going, that's when the vision said, that's really what we need to do to help people succeed because they need the support. They need the backup that helps an individual be successful and franchising Linda.
Linda
And so where, where was the interest in the restoration, the repair of leathers and fabrics. Where did that come from?
Gary
It came from the input from working in areas that people would be working in the car lots. And as you would look at this, you found that there were other services being provided. Linda, there were services such as touch up. There were services that were just detailing and cleaning. There are actually people who take care of the wheels on that. And we said, well, wait a minute, who's taking care of the interior? Even though you would detail out a car, it's still, maybe didn't look good. It may be, he still had a tear. Maybe it has some fading, maybe the roof didn't look bad, maybe there was a crack in the dash. So somebody said, and we said, there’s got to be a way to do that. So we went and found a chemist and w, got to work and we came up with a product line that would be water-based environmentally friendly.
And along the way, we just increased that with more and more products to do the repair and restoration that led us from the car industry, into the Marine industry, then into the furniture industry, and finally into the aviation industry. We actually have a repair station located in Wichita, Kansas that allows our wonderful partners to do aircraft. And I think that's a big factor out there for them, but going back, it really comes down to seeing the vision that you need an environmentally friendly product. You really need to have a chemist on staff. And one of the things we found along the way to end it for our particular industry, if we're going to be good at what we do, we need to manufacture what we make for our customers, for our partners.
Therefore, a number of years ago, we became an ISO 9,000 manufacturing company - the only one in the industry. All those factors brought us to the table of making all those materials and the cars and the planes and the boats and furniture. And as you mentioned earlier in the conversation, if it's cloth, leather, vinyl, hard, plastic, Color Glo has an answer for that customer base out there. And our partners have the knowledge and training to make that come back to life and restore it. Firstly, environmentally friendly, we're saving the environment. We're not throwing things away. We're making it last longer.
Linda
Absolutely. And these days that's such an important thing that, uh, well, it has certainly become more important these days, especially as we look at recycling. I think this next generation especially is more sensitive to recycling and keeping things a little bit longer and maybe not having as many things. So what you're doing is certainly valuable in, I mean, you could call it recycling couldn't you?
Gary
You could call it, we are saving the environment by doing it. One thing we have found along the years, uh, which we find very interesting, Linda, and I certainly would like to share this with your listening audience, but a color goal we've learned we're actually recession-proof. We've been through a number. And actually, when that occurs, those who own material like cars and boats and planes and furniture will spend money to keep it looking better, longer because we are concerned about where our expenditure is going at the time, but we still like nice things around us. One thing that was interesting in this particular past year, which I found fascinating is not, we always thought we were recession-proof that we found out that in some sense, as we're pandemic proof. Our customer base (our partners) actually grew during this time, we were blessed to add some new partners during this time. And they were able to hit the ground running. And again, there is a great need. There really aren't enough wonderful trained partners out there probably to take care of all the needs of a population out there. Because again, you know, it only takes 10 car dealerships for a partner to be successful out there, Linda.
Linda
Wow. So let's talk a little bit about that. It sounds like you refer to your franchisees as partners, which I love, um, it makes it feel like they're, you've locked arms with them, so to speak in this, in this journey for them. So as you're looking for prospective partners, Gary, are you looking for someone who has been in the reupholstery business? Are you looking for someone who has maybe had worked with reselling cars? Who are you looking for?
Gary
The real simple answer to that, Linda, is we're looking for, an individual who says to themselves, I really want some independence. I want some more personal time in my life. I want to spend more time with my family. Um, I'm tired of punching the daily time clock. Uh, I really would like to be my own boss, but not quite sure how to go about doing it currently learn about franchising, and at end of the day because they want these desires. They become a possible partner for us. They don't need a background in anything at all. Some of our more successful partners maybe came from a simple walk of life. Uh, I have a great guy who actually came from managing a burger King at one time. He wanted to get away from that rat race. We've had the people who worked for a car dealership and said, okay. ‘And you're correct’ I think I like to get away and do this on my own.
But we also had people who stepped down to the quality of life, where they were, you know, working in industry and management, maybe they were working under someone, um, all ages. There is no stop to how old or how young you need to be, to be able to do this because, with our training, you can't be colorblind Linda. That's the one thing we do have to share with everybody, but with the training, they're actually able to - from any walk of life. And what's interesting, if I may share a little bit further, is because we bring it in on a family structure. As the years have passed, we actually have seen where the kids have grown up under their parents and the kids have actually come and taken over or became involved in the business with their parents live it.
Linda
Oh, that's nice. That is nice. That just continues it in such a great transition. So Gary, if you're not looking for someone with some type of experience, how do you train them? What does that look like?
Gary
That is the wonderful thing about Color Glo. When they decide they want to, and they've spent a discovery day with us, so they get a chance to do the work and meet the group and all those good things. So they get, you know, we have the kind of a good feeling for each other, uh, and make the decision to move forward. Then they are provided three weeks of training. We do two weeks here in Minneapolis, but it is not in a big classroom. It's just them and the trainer. So each day it's one-on-one working at their pace, going through the process, going through the training, learning how to do all the products and equipment in-house in the field, uh, until they feel comfortable. And once they get that point under their belt, then they go home, get their van and get all setup or the pickup they're going to use, uh, and signage.
It gets on there. And then our trainer does fly in and spends the third week with them Linda. And that third week is where they're going out and utilizing the information and restoration and all the sales staff they've learned and put it to full application. By the end of the week, uh, generally they've picked up at least five to six Automotive accounts. So their businesses on the road, um, once they're even at the end of the third week, they're still not on their own. And we know franchising is the world to people out there because of the support. We actually… then the trainers available. We utilize an application called WhatsApp so they can visit back and forth with their trainer and other wonderful partners. Our partners are interested in their success. Often, they can spend time with a partner if it's nearby in their area for a follow-up or they have a question.
Um, I have a good story, a little bit there about, uh, if I might jump into real quick, but one of the newer partners was just out, going on probably six weeks now, and had a question about a color mixing and matching and was struggling a little bit with that. Eventually, we always get them because practice makes as good, but one of our partners is with a two-hour drive and they said they were willing to drive up and take care of the problem. Uh, the, um, of course, uh, got the, uh, new partner. I'm going to figure it out and they did, but this is the kind of support that our partners will offer to all partners that are out there. I mean, we're unique, maybe not unique, but we can serve ourselves somewhat unique because we do approach it as a family concept. And that's why we call people partners. And we have some of our wonderful partners who have been business with us for going on almost 37 years now, Linda.
Linda
Wow. That's, that's amazing right there. That speaks so much for Color Glo and the leadership team as well. So Gary, if, once I've been the training, do I need to have an office space? Do I need to have a small warehouse? What does that look like?
Gary
You know, that's a great question. And the wonderful thing about Color Glo, and thanks for asking that, is that we are mobile and because we're mobile and we go over where the customers are at - the nice thing for any new partner is at the end of the day, the only cost to run this business is the vehicle, their cell phone, and business insurance, the royalty they pay. And of course, products they use, but costs to operate a Color Glo business, never exceed 18 to 20% because they are mobile. They do not need a fixed location. They are able to pocket add 82% of a gross net in their pocket at the end of the year, year after year. And that is one of the blessings that allow them to achieve not only a high five or high six-figure income, depending on how much time they want to put into developing the business. I have partners out there who maybe don't put more than three days a week into a business and still walk home with a good six-figure income with us, Linda.
Linda
Wow, that's amazing. So once I've started, I've come on with Color Glo and I've got the vehicle. I'm all ready to go. Gary, how many employees should I anticipate having when I launch?
Gary
The world of Color Glo is that you really do not need employees. This is set up to run as a solo business. That does not mean that if you grow your business within the first year, you say, I want to share it with some friends and family members. You could do that. We know that it only takes 10 car dealerships to fill up your dance card. And then you actually have some of the warranty business that we do through the furniture industry. Uh, you have your website, but pretty much that fills up the week, the month. So now you want to expand. And that was great. But initially, I do not need employees. I probably would not go with employees. I might want to go where I can come up with a person to join me in a kind of creative, passive income. Maybe I share some of my areas with them and they would pay me a percentage for doing that.
That’s certainly a possibility that gives the other person a feeling of independence owning their own business too. But it also allows you to, you know, grow your business as you want to cover other areas. As we mentioned earlier in this conversation, Linda, I get in 10 dealerships. Uh, we haven't even approached the Marina market yet because I haven't had time. Uh, some of our partners will take and develop a business where they'll have dealerships, maybe one-third automotive, one through Marine, and they'll have one-third, an actual residential too. So in that question, do I really need the employees? No. Uh, can I actually add employees? Can I actually add independent people under me and pick up some passive income? That's very true. It's, uh, in place to do so when they're ready to do so.
Linda
So it's very scalable, um, to whatever degree they want. That's, that's nice to know that, you know, because initially, someone may be coming out of corporate, maybe a little hesitant, if you say you really need two to three employees and that can kind of, kind of scare people off. So when you're talking about, um, having dealerships who have been providing the dealerships those services before Color Glo? I don't know of another company that does what you guys do.
Gary
It really doesn't happen. I mean, you have the detailers to do the very best they can, right? Um, you know, we can add over the years or certainly mom and pop, or somebody thinks of an idea that um, you know, you can go and pick up a spray can of something and maybe I can touch it up, Linda. At the end of the day, the market is so vast. And I think the best way to look at this is not so much just the automotive market, but let's go back to what we know is that we have products to take care of cloth, leather, vinyl, and hard plastic. And so that is certainly… we've been talking automotive because that's how we start the business. But at the end of the day, everything we look at is made of that material. And we may end up finding ourselves even as we go out and about our daily task and maybe go out for lunch, or maybe we go to the beauty salon, maybe we get a haircut.
Maybe we go to a chiropractor. Maybe we have a medical appointment. Everything in that place is made of that material and thusly, we have the ability to do that. So in answer to that question, no, there really isn't anybody who can do what Color Glo does that as well as we do, but there are certainly going to be opportunities for other players who can maybe find a way or, you know, try something uniquely. They think off the internet, which is only a plus for us because they have to call us to fix it. But, uh, end of the day, uh, it really is amazing that, uh, we kind of call a cupboard glow magic, our partners, uh, do such amazing things out there. Uh, I'm always amazed myself even after all these years. Linda.
Linda
Nice, nice. Now I know that you touched on this earlier, but, uh, folks, if you're listening to this recording, it's October the 27th of 2020, I need to get some sound effects that when I say the words, the twin numbers, 2020, it sounds like an organ or something like Dracula or something. I don't know. So you mentioned the pandemic. So tell me a little bit Gary, about how the pandemic may have changed, not just your partners in the way they deliver the service, but how have you as a leader of Color Glo changed the way that you interact with your partners?
Gary
Well, we actually have stepped up and followed up with them. We actually, uh, in the early part of the pandemic timeframe, we saw a need that was going to come down the pipe and we actually introduced a way that they could, uh, disinfect the vehicles for the car dealers. And it was a spray on a product, which is proved to be very successful for them. That way they can go and partner with them. We actually have been able to, through the chatter and the WhatsApp and training videos, update that for them. So they can actually have a better approach to their dealers. Certainly, they are required in many states too, and they wear masks when they work with the dealers. Uh, but at the end of the time, we found that even some of the areas that they could work in, such as restaurants were wide open because the restaurants were shut down, but it was a good time to go in and update the interior of the restaurant because you didn't have anybody there and you could work during the daytime and they could offer also the disinfection service, why they're in there doing it for the restaurants too.
So what we found in through the, I mean, we pretty much talked to every partner, at least once or twice during the month, uh, we follow up, they call in, we call them, but we have a good group in the, uh, a time before the pandemic, we would get together for regional meetings and that will come back someday here. But, uh, we were able to reach out and, uh, sometimes they say, say they now will, you know, travel and visit with each other a little bit to support each other to Linda, which is a blessing because we look at that as the family reaching out to help each other, uh, which as I said, as shown that, uh, our partners have been very, very busy during this period of time, it hasn't really, uh, missed a beat. I'm actually impressed to see that, uh, many of them are actually showing higher numbers than we even anticipated for this period of time.
Linda
Wow. Well that speaks so much, not just about the industry that you're in, that certainly has something to do with it, but it also speaks very highly of the leadership team of Color Glo as well. So kudos to you and your team, Gary, for keeping your partners plugged in. That's great. That's great. So, um, I need to take a real quick commercial break here, but, and I know you shared a quick story with us, but I tell you what, I just love hearing stories because I can better understand more about your products and service, but more importantly, how color Glo supports their franchisees as well. Do you happen to have another story in your back pocket there, Gary, you can share with us?
Gary
Oh, I got a few there. Anytime we should like one now?
Linda
Hi folks. Welcome back to all things franchising. I'm here with Gary Smith of Color Glo international. And Gary, I asked you if you had a story you could share with us, but before you do that, uh, if someone's listening and they are intrigued by what you're saying and the opportunity here, how would they find out more information about color glow?
Gary
What we would love them to do is certainly take a look at our website if they can take the time to do that www.colorglo.com. Uh, that's a bundle of information there, but I would love to people pick up the phone and just call me to, they can call directly at my 800 number, (800) 333-8523. Just ask for Gary Smith and I be full of energy and full of information for them. So there are two great ways to do it there, Linda.
Linda
Perfect. So you have a story to share with us, do you?
Gary
Well, you know, we've got a couple of them, but we'll, uh, maybe them one of my favorite ones is over the years we look back. But I think that's when it has a little humor to it, is it kind of speaks to what you don't know that Color Glo could do. It wasn't so long ago I had our partners in Las Vegas call and they were excited and they said, Gary, I said, yes. I said, do you have no idea what we're working on this week? I said that's true. Well, I said, what is it? They said, well, we're working on a thousand leather whips. And I think… a thousand leather whips from Vegas. Okay. So you got my attention and it turns out Linda that, uh, the largest Western movie supply house is actually located in Vegas. And if we're all familiar with Western movies or Indiana Jones movies, they need leather whips. And so wherever we take requires a fresh-looking leather whip and thusly Color Glo has the ability to restore and make those look great. So, and that's a fun story.
Linda
Who would have thought Gary, that, that they do the, that they need that many leather whips when they're filming a Western.
Gary
That's exactly correct. I mean, it's just outside the box. I mean, I would never have thought of that. I got a call from a partner out on the West coast and says, guess what we're doing today? I say I don't know. He said we're restoring a Marilyn Monroe mannequin. I said, really? I said, yeah, yeah. Her lipstick was showing badly, but at the end of the day, they picked up a lot more business. The stores we all go in there and we look at, uh, you know, our clothes in there on a mannequin and say, will it look good on me, but you know, if the mannequins don't look good, I don’t look good… outside the box on that. And one more I'll throw out here, which I think is fun is when we got our international partners in Thailand going, I always love this one. So we sent our group over there to greet, meet, and get the deal, and sign and train. And it turned out the training was set up at the King's palace. And they went out because the King wanted all his nice cars to look really good. And, uh, to this day, everybody still remembers that because when it came lunchtime, they brought the lunch out on the King’s China and served them lunch. Oh, we're doing the training. Yeah. No paper bags, no paper bags.
Linda
I love those stories. I just love that. And you know, folks, if you're listening to this there again, I just want to emphasize how this is such a creative and interesting franchise. Uh, if, if you get bored easily, I would think color glow would make sure that didn't happen. Because the opportunities sound like they're, they're pretty much endless aren't they, Gary,
Gary
They are endless. They're endless. I said, just think of it as cloth, leather, vinyl, and hard plastic, then immediately the world is open to you and there's no stopping you. There really isn't. I mean, it's amazing. I mean, we also have a boutique line where we do shoes purses as caché cases. And it's amazing what people will spend for a purse or a Louis Vuitton coach purse to restore it. Maybe the shoes, maybe they came in for the wedding party, wrong color. Uh, we can take care of that immediately as a quick fix for them. I mean, yeah. It's things that are beyond just what you normally would talk about as far as, you know, cars, planes, trains, and you know, aviation.
Linda
Yeah. Yeah. I love that. Well, we are down to those final three questions here. And the first one is if there is someone listening who is interested in and they're considering purchasing a franchise, what would you suggest that they do to prepare for the process?
Gary
Well, I always suggest they have to sit down and they need to take a look at what their business goals are, you know, and they have to see what their primary motivators, I mean, uh, you know, this is a, what is your profession? What's your financial position? You know, take a very good look at that. Uh, take a look at your business preferences too. I mean, what type of franchise do you want, and to do that, then, you know, you can reach out to the franchise or, but the reality is we're blessed today to have wonderful consultants out there, you know, such as your cell phone too. And they should reach out to someone who has familiarity with not only the franchise network, as far as what's out there, uh, but can help guide them through those business goals. And, uh, you know, Berlin's preferences. Uh, they also should take a good, hard look at what their financial capability is.
Uh, you know, what can they really approach and what do they think that they have available as capital? If you take a look at those and, you know, kind of get their list in order, then they can approach much more directly and maybe they don't want the brick and motor. Maybe they do want the mobile, maybe that,,, there's so many options out there as we know. But the nice thing is that when you're working with a consultant, you're actually given what a couple of different options to look at, which helps clarify, you know, this business, this franchise could be for me.
Linda
Yeah. Very good advice there. Absolutely. So the second question here is what are two traits that make a successful franchisee?
Gary
Well, that's another great question. And I've always looked at it in the sense there that no, they have to really kind of look at all walks of life when they come to it. And the biggest thing I think is desire, desire for independence. Uh, that's a great one. Do they have the drive to get them to the point where they can see themselves daily operating their own business? They have the willingness to daily. I mean, there's nobody that's going to say, Oh, you're late. You didn't punch in. So you have to have that desire and then a sense of drive to really see yourself successfully enter into a franchise relationship. Linda.
Linda
Absolutely. Um, because the great thing about a franchise is that you get to plug it into a system. Um, but the interesting thing is that I see some struggle with that plugging into the system. However, once the plugin, that's what they're paying for and that's what streamlines it. Don't you think Gary?
Gary
Absolutely. And through the validation process of talking to other franchisees or partners that are already in the business, they get that feeling that they can see themselves as part of the franchise group part and part of the team. The biggest thing you want to be is you want to desire to have that independence, but you still want to belong. You want to be part of something and you don't want to necessarily know gee, I'm the only one out there. I mean, that's the beautiful thing we had certainly over the years and coming up with the technology, as, you know, WhatsApp now allows instant, uh, you know, confirmation of what I'm doing and just chat. Certainly, we had the days of the phone, but that really makes a big difference for people this day and age as we go forward.
Linda
Yeah. And I tell you what, um, entrepreneurs, it can be pretty lonely out there. Uh, so being plugged into an organization that has other partners that you can reach out to, it definitely takes that away because it can be a little scary out there all by yourself.
Gary
It really can. And that's what you look at a franchise, uh, when you look at it, will it bring me that, uh, relationship type I'm looking for? I don't really want to be just dropped and Oh, I bought a franchise, but now, you know, Oh, I've got a little problem here. I could use a little help. I mean, great. We'll get the trainer back out there. We'll, we'll, uh, you know, as I mentioned earlier in our conversation, we at least talk to our partners once or twice a month, either through some format. And they're actually, uh, always invited to spend time with another partner. If they're within driving distance, uh, not too long ago, we got some of our Southern partners together for a little lunch. Then one of our head trainers down there actually a couple of consultants brought by two and, uh, we had a great time. So it's a, uh, it's a, it's a bringing together of everybody. So there are so many wonderful franchise concepts out there. I know you bring a lot to the table for your candidate, you work with, but at the end of the day, it's got to be the right fit, that desire again, that, uh, you know, drive that makes you say I could see myself being part of this one.
Linda
Absolutely. You know, Gary you've, you've got a lot of experience in franchising. The final question here is what does the future of franchising look like?
Gary
We are blessed to have, uh, the world of franchising is again strong because again, we are given the fact that franchising is really the backbone of the industry. If we look around the market area and everything we drive or pass around, we walk typically somewhere in our life. Every day, we're touched by a franchise, whether it's going to be, we eat something, we buy, uh, some type of service. We get, uh, there are so many opportunities out there to be successful because of the support through franchising. Uh, they have that independence that franchisee will only continue to grow and be stronger as we come up and look at independence and people saying, Oh, okay. I just, uh, I really want to have my own business and that, I think that's what drives franchising and always will there, Linda.
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About Color Glo International
Color Glo International is the World Leader in the restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth, and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine, and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
Contact
Mandi Brandon
mandi@colorglo.com
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CGI Ranked On Entrepreneur 2020 Top Franchises For Veterans
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Oct. 12th, 2020 – Color Glo International® has been ranked in the top franchises for veterans again this year by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500. This list recognizes the 150 franchisors offering incentives for veterans to join their franchise’s business systems. Color Glo was ranked #126.
Color Glo International® Ranked On Entrepreneur 2020 Top Franchises for Veterans
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Oct. 12th, 2020 – Color Glo International® has been ranked in the top franchises for veterans again this year by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500. This list recognizes the 150 franchisors offering incentives for veterans to join their franchise’s business systems. Color Glo was ranked #126.
“We are once again honored to make the top franchise list by Entrepreneur Magazine and serve our veteran community with unique business opportunities.”
How we were selected
To determine the Top Franchises for Veterans ranking, Entrepreneur analyzed each company’s veteran incentive, the number of veteran-owned units, how veteran franchisees are attracted to and support by each company, and how each company scored in the 2019 Franchise 500 ranking. Color Glo’s position on the ranking is a testament to the company’s continued efforts to support veterans in their pursuit of the American Dream.
Hundreds of franchises offer some sort of incentive (usually a franchise-fee discount) for veterans joining their system. But which ones truly offer the best opportunities for veterans interested in becoming franchisees?
To find out, Entrepreneur invited those companies to participate in a survey designed to help them learn more about their veterans’ programs. From there, they developed their ranking of the top 150 franchises for veterans, taking into account each company's veteran incentive, how veteran franchisees are attracted to and supported by the company, and how each company scored in the 2020 Franchise 500.
“Veterans often make ideal franchisees, thanks to their strong leadership skills and abilities to work inside complex systems,” says Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur. "We’re proud to highlight the franchisors that best connect with and support veterans, as they pursue the opportunity to own their own business."
About Color Glo International
Color Glo International is the World Leader in the restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth, and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine, and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
Contact
Mandi Brandon
mandi@colorglo.com
Own a franchise with CGI
Color Glo International Ranked On Franchise Times Top 200+
The Franchise Times Top 200+ is the most comprehensive ranking of the 500 largest U.S. franchise systems. It is backed by more than 20 years of research and is said to be the only objective ranking available for franchise systems.. Color Glo International has ranked #104 in Franchise Times Top 200+.
Color Glo International® Ranked On Franchise Times Top 200+
The Franchise Times Top 200+ is the most comprehensive ranking of the 500 largest U.S. franchise systems. It is backed by more than 20 years of research and is said to be the only objective ranking available for franchise systems.. Color Glo International has ranked #104 in Franchise Times Top 200+ (see page 35).
“A ranking of the largest franchise systems based in the United States according to global systemwide sales.”
Some words from Franchise Times
Expert: Each year we deploy seven researchers and reporters for a five-month process to collect, verify, and analyze the numbers.
• Credible: Franchising is all we cover all year round, enhancing the credibility of the Franchise Times Top 200+.
• Reader-friendly: NEW this year! We’ve grouped all 500 companies into industry categories, so readers can easily compare top, middle and bottom performers.
Their methodology
The Franchise Times Top 200+ is an annual ranking of the 500 largest franchise systems in the United States by global systemwide sales, based on the previous year’s performance.
In a five-month research process and building upon a database that began in 1999, their research team uses a combination of companies’ voluntary reports and publicly available data, including the franchises’ most recent franchise disclosure documents and Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
The Franchise Times research team spends months compiling information for the rankings, the five-year sales history graphs, Top 10 lists, and industry subcategories, and then reconciling to ensure all published data is accurate and all estimates are based on a solid sales formula.
At Color Glo International, we are proud to rank on this list of global franchise systems.
About Color Glo International
Color Glo International is the World Leader in the restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth, and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine, and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
See the Franchise Times Top 200+
Contact
Mandi Brandon
mandi@colorglo.com
Own a franchise with CGI
Color Glo International Ranked On The 2020 Entrepreneur Top Global Franchise 500
If you've been thinking about buying a franchise -in the U.S. or any other country- consider this ranking of the top 200 franchisors that are seeking international franchisees.
Color Glo International® Ranked On Entrepreneur 2020 Top Global Franchises
“Forty-one years after the very first Franchise 500 ranking, the franchise industry is still going strong and more competitive than ever. Only companies who have more than 5 franchisees abroad qualified for this year's ranking and those that rose to the top reveal the latest trends as well as the companies that continue to evolve to keep going strong year after year.” Color Glo International has ranked #62 in the Top Global Franchises.
“If you’ve been thinking about buying a franchise -in the U.S. or any other country- consider this ranking of the top 200 franchisors that are seeking international franchisees.”
Some words from Entrepreneur
Franchising is part of the international business lexicon. Even if people in China or India or Brazil aren't familiar with the word "franchise," it's a sure bet they're familiar with McDonald's, Subway, KFC, and hundreds of other U.S.- and Canada-based franchises that have international appeal.
If you've been thinking about buying a franchise -in the U.S. or any other country- consider this ranking of the top 200 franchisors that are seeking international franchisees. To compile this ranking, Entrepreneur took its Franchise 500 formula and adjusted it to give extra weight to international size and growth. Other areas evaluated by the formula include costs and fees, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Only companies seeking new franchisees outside the U.S. that had a minimum of five units open abroad as of July 2019 were considered.
This ranking is not intended to endorse, recommend, or promote any particular franchise. Rather, it's a research tool you can use to compare franchises. It's imperative that you conduct an in-depth investigation--including consulting an attorney and an accountant, reading all literature and disclosure documents provided by the franchisor, and visiting existing franchise locations to speak with current franchisees--before investing in any franchise opportunity.
Understanding The Ranking
From regulations to trends to demographics, the franchise industry has experienced its fair share of change since that very first Franchise 500 was published way back in 1980. But the industry keeps going strong, offering companies of all different stripes an effective mode of expansion, and affording thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to open their own business within an established brand. And Entrepreneur continues to celebrate them all with what is still the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
Just as the franchise world has changed over the last four decades, the proprietary formula used by Entrepreneur continues to evolve as well, so they can best evaluate the strength of the franchise opportunities offered today.
Color Glo International is proud to have made that list once again amongst some of the world’s top global opportunities across various niches including restaurants, hair care, real estate, technology, themed parks, and more. Here’s a peek into their ranking criteria and process.
About Color Glo International
Color Glo International is the World Leader in the restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth, and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine, and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
Contact
Mandi Brandon
mandi@colorglo.com
Own a franchise with CGI
Happy 4th of July From Color Glo International
Happy Birthday, America! While taking some extra time this weekend to relax, enjoy family, and potentially some close friends, make sure to take a moment of prayer to count blessings and reflect on why we celebrate this festive time of year.
Happy 4th of July 2020
Happy birthday America! Independence day is upon us once again and its been quite a year so far. Many of us can only recall a couple of things about 2020 right now - the novel coronavirus pandemic and a global struggle with human justice. Though businesses are getting back underway for many companies and workers around the world, we can’t help but continue to just pause for the unprecedented events happening in our country and our world at the present state.
So while taking some extra time this weekend to relax, enjoy family, and potentially some close friends, make sure to take a moment of prayer to count blessings and reflect on why we celebrate this festive time of year.
Why we celebrate
The Fourth of July (also known as Independence Day or 4th of July) has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades, and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. The Fourth of July this year is on Saturday, July 4, 2020.
The tradition of patriotic celebration became even more widespread after the War of 1812, in which the United States again faced Great Britain. In 1870, the U.S. Congress made July 4th a federal holiday; in 1941, the provision was expanded to grant a paid holiday to all federal employees.
4th of July Fireworks
The first fireworks were used as early as 200 BC. The tradition of setting off fireworks on the 4 of July began in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, during the first organized celebration of Independence Day. Ship’s cannon fired a 13-gun salute in honor of the 13 colonies. The Pennsylvania Evening Post reported: “at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and concluded with thirteen rockets) on the Commons, and the city was beautifully illuminated.” That same night, the Sons of Liberty set off fireworks over Boston Common.
Fireworks safety
Ultimately, we’d like to celebrate independence day free from injury, so its time to brush up on fireworks safety. We don’t want to ruin anyone’s fun — we just want you to be as safe as possible. Every year, fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires, and thousands of people end up in hospitals in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries.
So while the easiest way to avoid injury is to leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals, we know the Fourth of July wouldn’t be the same for some people without hosting their own display. Maybe a few of these tips will help guide your evening to fun and safety.
Fireworks safety tips
Our first tip, of course, is if firework are illegal where you live - just say no.
Only buy legal fireworks, and store them in a cool, dry place. If fireworks are packaged in brown paper, they’re probably made for professional displays (and more dangerous). Never use M-80s, cherry bombs, or quarter sticks. They are all illegal and EXTREMELY dangerous.
Children should be supervised at all times around fireworks, sparklers, or firecrackers. They reach molten hot temperatures and can cause serious burns or worse.
Do not make your own fireworks. Seem reasonable, but people blow hands off every year due to home-made fireworks.
Never handle fireworks if you’re impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Only use fireworks where it’s safe to do them — outdoors and a safe distance from homes, structures. You don’t want to set your home or your neighbors home or trees on fire.
Make sure your family and guests are a safe distance from your lunch spot.
Keep pets indoors. These loud noises scare them immensely. More animals go missing during the July 4th holiday than any other time of year.
Light fireworks safely
Wear protective eyewear
Keep a hose or bucket of water nearby
Never throw or point them at someone or else
Only light one firework at a time
Don’t hover over them while lighting
Never light devices in a container
Never relight a dud
After lighting fireworks, RUN!
Soak all fireworks in a bucket of water after use before discarding
Have a Happy & Safe 4th of July, from the Color Glo International Family.
Exceptional Customer Service
Our focus has always been on the needs of our customers. Our franchisees and specialists are just nice people. They are the type of people who will go above and beyond to deliver exceptional customer service - even during a national holiday.
If you need help with your leather repair, fabric restoration or other plastic, vinyl, automotive or watercraft emergencies - locate a CGI specialist near you. Our franchisees love coming to the rescue and we love to hear all the wonderful things CGI specialists are doing in the field.
Need To Find a Color Glo Specialist?
Color Glo International is the industry leader in restoring furniture, boats, RV's, aircraft, commercial equipment & more. Color Glo specialists can repair or clean anything from rips, tears, burns, frayed stitching, beverage & food stains, lipstick, ink stains, and everything in between. Give a Color Glo certified technician a call. We are mobile and offer onsite service so there is little inconvenience to you, our customer!
Our repairs and cleaning are environmentally safe and children/pet friendly. We use water-based products so you don’t have the dingy chemical feeling after we’ve completed our service. We even have general cleaning kits to provide you for the next time you find yourself needing a spot removal product that really works!
Color Glo International Named in Entrepreneur 2020 Top Low-Cost Franchises
Color Glo International was just named in Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur 2020 Top Low-cost Franchises.
Color Glo International Press Release
Edina, Minnesota – Color Glo International was just named in Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur 2020 Top Low-cost Franchises. Recognized by entrepreneurs and franchisors as a top competitive tool of measurement, the Entrepreneur 2020 Top Low-cost Franchises places Color Glo International 39/100 for start-up costs less than $100,000.
Buying a franchise doesn’t have to break the bank. If you’re looking to start a business on a budget, you will find Color Glo International on Entrepreneur’s list of the top franchises that can be started for less than $100,000, ranked based on the score we received in the 2020 Franchise 500.
“With 139 franchises owned globally, Color Glo is humbled to make this list of top low-cost franchises with an attainable start up cost of in-between $56K - $61K - making the dream of business ownership affordable for everyday hardworking people.”
Franchises are ranked based on the scores they received in Entrepreneur’s 2020 Franchise 500 ranking, a comprehensive analysis that looks at more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. More detailed information about Color Glo can be found on Entrepreneur’s website HERE.
View list of top low-cost franchises below $100,000 on Entrepreneur’s website.
About Color Glo International.
After years in the automotive reconditioning industry, C. Everett Smith was not satisfied with the quality of existing products. So when he started Color Glo, he opened his own research and development labs and hired chemists to develop a proprietary line of restoration and repair products. Color Glo's original eight products have now grown to over 100. Color Glo franchisees use these products to clean, repair and re-dye leather, vinyl, fabric, carpet, plastic, fiberglass and other materials. They serve both residential and commercial customers, including the automotive, marine and aviation markets.
Color Glo International is the World Leader in the restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth, and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine, and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
Color Glo International Releases A Botanical Disinfectant Solution For Norovirus COVID-19
Color Glo International releases the sale of Bioesque disinfectant solution for cleaning and restoration services performed through our franchisee channels. An effective disinfectant against COVID-19 and other viruses.
Tuesday, April 28th, 2020 - Color Glo International releases a Bioesque disinfectant solution for cleaning and restoration services performed through our franchisee channels.
It’s likely that you have always appreciated a sparkling clean automobile, boat, recreational vehicle, and even in your home or office. This is especially true if you’re looking to buy something preowned or recently used by someone else. But the current COVID-19 pandemic is causing businesses, resellers, and consumers alike to rethink their exposure to potential bacteria.
Color Glo International - the World Leader in restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth, and hard plastics is one of the companies implementing quick changes to provide a safer and healthier environment for our customers and our Color Glo franchisees around the world.
“The world has changed over night and we are living in a new age, with COVID-19 front and center for our clients and our CGI specialists. We want our customers to understand that we have expanded our line of disinfectants with their health and safety in mind. As well, Color Glo International continues to plan for the near future in areas of cleanliness, hygiene and social distancing while serving our customers so they know that our commitment to their health and safety is our priority.”
About Bioesque Disinfectant
Due to the overwhelming need for a water-based, botanical disinfectant, CGI has partnered with distributors to bring a non-hazardous disinfection product, featuring Thymox Technology, to our customers. This is a sustainable botanical technology consisting of proprietary patented formulations with strong antimicrobial and cleaning efficiency. Thymox Technology is environmentally friendly, non-toxic, non-corrosive, biodegradable, and plant-derived from Thyme oil.
Germs, bacteria, viruses, and other malevolent micro-organisms may be small in size, but the threat that they pose to human health is striking. With the recent pandemic caused by Norovirus COVID-19, the safety of our customers and our Color Glo Specialists, globally, is our top priority.
With a formula that is free of bleach and other harsh chemicals, Bioesque’s Botanical Disinfectant Solution is a great choice for hazard-conscious or environmentally sensitive settings. This US EPA registered broad-spectrum disinfectant is recommended in for use in hundreds of environments and surfaces and quickly destroys germs that it encounters, including, but not limited to:
Kills 99.99 percent of viruses in one minute.
Kills 99.99 percent of bacteria in two minutes.
Kills 99.99 percent of fungi and molds in three minutes.
Kills Mycobacterium tuberculosis in three minutes.
How It Benefits Consumers
Bioesque’s Botanical Disinfectant Solution is an undeniably useful tool for our restoration and cleaning professionals. It is perfect for use on an impressive array of surfaces and requires no special precautions or equipment to use. This versatile product is suitable for health care, residential, commercial and industrial settings and ideal for restoration scenarios. When working with Color Glo International, your spaces and equipment will be left disinfected according to recommended guidelines.
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Color Glo uses a disinfectant during our cleaning process that is effective against the coronavirus. Do your home furnishings and automobile interiors need some love?
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Color Glo International is the World Leader in the restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine, and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
Our repairs and cleaning are environmentally safe and children/pet friendly. We use water-based products so you don’t have the dingy chemical feeling after we’ve completed our service. We even have general cleaning kits to provide you for the next time you find yourself needing a spot removal product that really works!
Color Glo International Ranked On The 2020 Entrepreneur Franchise 500
"With more than 1,100 companies applying, the 41st annual Franchise 500 ranking is one of the most competitive ever. Those franchises that rose to the top reveal the newest trends as well as the industries that keep going strong decade after decade."
Color Glo International® Ranked On the 41st Annual Entrepreneur Franchises 500
“Forty years after the very first Franchise 500 ranking, the franchise industry is still going strong and more competitive than ever. More than 1,100 companies applied for this year's ranking, and those that rose to the top reveal the latest trends as well as the companies that continue to evolve to keep going strong year after year.” Color Glo International has ranked #294 in the Top Franchises.
Understanding The Ranking
Entrepreneur’s 41st annual Franchise 500®. From regulations to trends to demographics, the franchise industry has experienced its fair share of change since that very first Franchise 500 was published way back in 1980. But the industry keeps going strong, offering companies of all different stripes an effective mode of expansion, and affording thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to open their own business within an established brand. And Entrepreneur continues to celebrate them all with what is still the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
Just as the franchise world has changed over the last four decades, the proprietary formula used by Entrepreneur continues to evolve as well, so they can best evaluate the strength of the franchise opportunities offered today. And with each year, the ranking becomes increasingly competitive, as more and more companies see the value of expansion through franchising and throw their hats into the ring. This list shows just how varied the franchise world has become, offering prospective franchisees a myriad of choices, from more traditional options, like restaurants, maintenance services, and gyms to the latest trends, like ax throwing, cryotherapy, and CBD.
Color Glo International is proud to have made that list once again amongst some of the nation’s top opportunities across various niches. Here’s a peek into their ranking criteria and process.
The five pillars of the franchise 500®
The key factors that go into their evaluation:
Costs & Fees
Franchise fee
Total investment
Royalty fees
Size & Growth
Open & operating units
Growth rate
Closures
Brand Strength
Social media
System size
Years in business
Years franchising
Support
Training times
Marketing support
Operational support
Franchisor infrastructure
Financing availability
Litigation
Financial Strength & Stability
Franchisor's audited financial statements
Before They Determine The Rankings
The first step in determining the ranking is gathering the data. Starting in July 2019, they asked franchisors to fill out an online form and submit a copy of their current franchise disclosure document (FDD) or Canadian disclosure document. Entrepreneur had a record-breaking year, with 1,105 companies supplying all the required information. Submissions were vetted by their editorial team before being entered for data analysis.
To be eligible to rank, a franchisor must be seeking new franchisees in the U.S. or Canada and must have had a minimum of 10 units open and operating as of July 31, 2019, with at least one franchise located in North America. Each eligible franchisor was scored based on more than 150 data points, and those with the highest cumulative scores became the Franchise 500.
About Color Glo International
Color Glo International is the World Leader in the restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine, and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
Contact
Mandi Brandon
mandi@colorglo.com
Own a franchise with CGI
Color Glo International Listed On Entrepreneur 2019 Best Franchises For Any Budget
“The top franchises from Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 in three startup-cost tiers: Less than $100,000, $100,000 to $500,000, and more than $500,000. Color Glo International has ranked #45 in $56K - $61K start up range.
Color Glo International® Listed On Entrepreneur 2019 Best Franchises For Any Budget
“The top franchises from Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 in three startup-cost tiers: Less than $100,000, $100,000 to $500,000, and more than $500,000. Color Glo International has ranked #45 in $56K - $61K start-up range.
Understanding The Ranking
About The Any-Budget Franchises. The opportunities available in franchising are as varied as the personalities, skills sets, and yes, bank accounts of the people interested in purchasing them. That's why Entrepreneur lists the top 50 franchises from each of three startup-cost tiers: less than $100,000, $100,000 to $500,000, and more than $500,000. In this ranking, Color Glo comes in under $100,000.
The included companies are ranked based on their position in the 2019 Franchise 500, which evaluates more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.
Color Glo International is proud to have made this list amongst some of the nation’s top opportunities across various niches including restaurants, hair care, real estate, technology, themed parks, and more. Here’s a peek into their ranking criteria and process.
Learn more about the “Best Franchises For Any Budget” by clicking Entrepreneur’s website.
About Color Glo International
Color Glo International is the World Leader in restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine, and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
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Color Glo International Ranked On The 2019 Entrepreneur Top Global Franchise 500
"With more than 1,000 companies applying, the 40th annual Franchise 500 ranking is one of our most competitive ever. Those franchises that rose to the top reveal the newest trends as well as the industries that keep going strong decade after decade."
Color Glo International® Ranked On the 40th Annual Entrepreneur Top Global Franchises 500
“Forty years after the very first Franchise 500 ranking, the franchise industry is still going strong and more competitive than ever. More than 1,000 companies applied for this year's ranking, and those that rose to the top reveal the latest trends as well as the companies that continue to evolve to keep going strong year after year.” Color Glo International has ranked #43 in the Top Global Franchises, up 14 spots from 2018.
Understanding The Ranking
Entrepreneur’s 40th annual Franchise 500®. From regulations to trends to demographics, the franchise industry has experienced its fair share of change since that very first Franchise 500 was published way back in 1980. But the industry keeps going strong, offering companies of all different stripes an effective mode of expansion, and affording thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to open their own business within an established brand. And Entrepreneur continues to celebrate them all with what is still the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
Just as the franchise world has changed over the last four decades, the proprietary formula used by Entrepreneur continues to evolve as well, so they can best evaluate the strength of the franchise opportunities offered today.
Color Glo International is proud to have made that list once again amongst some of the nation’s top opportunities across various niches including restaurants, hair care, real estate, technology, themed parks, and more. Here’s a peek into their ranking criteria and process.
The five pillars of the franchise 500®
The key factors that go into their evaluation:
Costs & Fees
Franchise fee
Total investment
Royalty fees
Size & Growth
Open & operating units
Growth rate
Closures
Brand Strength
Social media
System size
Years in business
Years franchising
Support
Training times
Marketing support
Operational support
Franchisor infrastructure
Financing availability
Litigation
Financial Strength & Stability
Franchisor's audited financial statements
Before They Determine The Rankings
The first step in determining the ranking is gathering the data. Beginning in July 2018, Entrepreneur asked franchisors to fill out an online form and submit a copy of their current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) or Canadian Disclosure Document. The response was impressive, with 1,094 companies supplying all the required information. Submissions were then vetted by their editorial team before being entered for data analysis.
To be eligible to rank, a franchisor must be seeking new franchisees in the U.S. or Canada and must have had a minimum of 10 units open and operating as of July 31, 2018, with at least one franchise located in North America. Each eligible franchisor was scored based on more than 150 data points, and those with the highest cumulative scores became the Franchise 500.
About Color Glo International
Color Glo International is the World Leader in restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine, and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
Contact
Mandi Brandon
mandi@colorglo.com
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Color Glo International Certified as a 2019 World-Class Franchise
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Feb 04th, 2019 – Color Glo International® has received World-Class Franchise® certification from the Franchise Research Institute® for the ninth consecutive year.
Color Glo International® Certified as a 2019 World-Class Franchise® By The Franchise Research Institute®
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Feb 04th, 2019 – Color Glo International® has received World-Class Franchise® certification from the Franchise Research Institute® for the ninth consecutive year.
According to the Franchise Research Institute, to be considered, a franchisor must be transparent and offer access to every franchisee. The results must be comprehensive (70%+ participation) and responses must remain confidential… no risk for negative and no-reward for positive ratings.
“The answer lies in how existing franchisees rate their franchise as a business investment.”
The Franchise Research Institute® sent a study solicitation notification to all ninety-three (93) Color Glo franchise owners. The study was completed in January 2019. Color Glo personnel gave franchisee contact information to the Franchise Research Institute. The notification included the URL (web address) of the Franchise Research Institute franchisee satisfaction online survey and a numeric “passcode” to insure no duplication of responses.
Franchise owners were encouraged by Color Glo and by the Franchise Research Institute to complete the survey, and were assured that their individual responses to the questionnaire would never be revealed to anyone outside of the Franchise Research Institute (including Color Glo management).
Franchisees logged on to the online survey questionnaire, entered their individual “passcode,” completed and submitted the survey. Sixty-eight (68) of the ninety-three (93) total franchisees, or 73.12%, responded and took the survey. The Franchise Research Institute has no reason to believe that non-respondents’ answers would vary substantially from those respondents.
The maximum error range on this study is plus or minus (±) 3.7% at the ninety-five percent confidence level.
Franchisee Responses
Among the responses received from Color Glo International’s franchisees:
99% gave a positive rating to the overall quality of the franchisor.
92% say if positioned with doing it again, they would re-invest a Color Glo franchise and 93% would recommend to others.
98% gave a positive rating to how Color Glo handles opening support.
100% gave a positive rating to the overall communication between home office personnel and franchisees.
95% gave a positive rating to the long-term growth potential for their franchise business.
99% gave a positive rating on ranking their franchise vs. local competitors.
100% gave a positive rating of how the franchisee rates the overall opportunity.
“We are honored to continually receive recognition for all the hard work that the Color Glo family pours into our franchisees and the success of their operations.”
About Color Glo International
Color Glo International is the World Leader in restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine, and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
Contact
Mandi Brandon
mandi@colorglo.com
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Color Glo International Ranked On The 2019 Entrepreneur Franchise 500
Entrepreneur has been putting together the world's first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking for four decades. This year's (the 40th annual installment) turned out to be one of the most competitive years ever with more than 1,000 companies have applied to be a part of the list. Color Glo International is proud to have made that list again in 2019.
Color Glo International® Ranked On the 40th Annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500
Minneapolis, January 17th, 2019 - Color Glo International was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Recognized by entrepreneurs and franchisors as a top competitive tool of measurement, the Franchise 500® places Color Glo International as #227 for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate, and brand power.
Understanding the ranking
Entrepreneur’s 40th annual Franchise 500® continues to celebrate franchise systems with what is considered to be the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking with a proprietary formula to best evaluate the strength of the franchise opportunities offered today.
“We’re really pleased to have increased our rank on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 from 308 the previous year to 227. We are honored to continue to be recognized for meeting the 5 pillars of the franchise 500® year after year”
The five pillars of the franchise 500®
The key factors that go into their evaluation:
Costs & Fees
Franchise fee
Total investment
Royalty fees
Size & Growth
Open & operating units
Growth rate
Closures
Brand Strength
Social media
System size
Years in business
Years franchising
Support
Training times
Marketing support
Operational support
Franchisor infrastructure
Financing availability
Litigation
Financial Strength & Stability
Franchisor's audited financial statements
Before they determine rankings
The first step in determining the ranking is gathering the data. Beginning in July 2018, Entrepreneur asked franchisors to fill out an online form and submit a copy of their current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) or Canadian Disclosure Document. The response was impressive, with 1,094 companies supplying all the required information. Submissions were then vetted by an editorial team before being entered for data analysis.
To be eligible to rank, a franchisor must be seeking new franchisees in the U.S. or Canada and must have had a minimum of 10 units open and operating as of July 31, 2018, with at least one franchise located in North America. Each eligible franchisor was scored based on more than 150 data points, and those with the highest cumulative scores became the Franchise 500.
Color Glo International was also ranked amongst Entrepreneur.com’s 2019 Franchise 500 Ranking.
About Color Glo International
Color Glo International is the World Leader in restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine, and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
Contact
Mandi Brandon
mandi@colorglo.com
Own a franchise with CGI
CGI Named In Top Franchises For Veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine
Press Release. MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Nov 14th, 2018 – Color Glo International® has been ranked in the top franchises for veterans again this year by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500.This list recognizes the 150 franchisors offering incentives for veterans to join their franchises business systems. Color Glo was ranked #83.
Press Release
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Nov 14th, 2018 – Color Glo International® has been ranked in the top franchises for veterans again this year by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500.This list recognizes the 150 franchisors offering incentives for veterans to join their franchises business systems. Color Glo was ranked #83.
“We are honored once to make the top franchise list by Entrepreneur Magazine and serve our veteran community with unique opportunities.”
How we were selected
To determine the Top Franchises for Veterans ranking, Entrepreneur analyzed each company’s veteran incentive, the number of veteran-owned units, how veteran franchisees are attracted to and support by each company, and how each company scored in the 2017 Franchise 500 ranking. Color Glo’s position on the ranking is a testament to the company’s continued efforts to support veterans in their pursuit of the American Dream.
Hundreds of franchises offer some sort of incentive for veterans joining their system. But which ones truly offer the best opportunities for veterans interested in becoming franchisees?
To find out which ones offer the best opportunities for veterans, Entrepreneur invited those companies to participate in a survey designed to help them learn more about their veterans programs. From there, the ranking of the top 150 franchises for veterans was developed, taking into account each company's veteran incentive, how veteran franchisees are attracted to and supported by the company, and how each company scored in the 2018 Franchise 500.
“Veterans often make ideal franchisees, thanks to their strong leadership skills and abilities to work inside complex systems,” says Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur. "We’re proud to highlight the franchisors that best connect with and support veterans, as they pursue the opportunity to own their own business."
About Color Glo International
Color Glo International is the World Leader in restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
Contact
Mandi Brandon
mandi@colorglo.com
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CGI Ranked in The 10 Best Franchises to Open in 2018
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Nov 1st, 2018 – Color Glo International® has been ranked in the 10 Best Franchises to Open in 2018 by Insight Success. Insights Success is “the best business magazine across the globe for enterprises. Being a progress-driven platform, it focuses distinctively on emerging as well as leading companies, their reformative style of conducting business and ways of delivering effective and collaborative solutions to strengthen market share.
Color Glo International® Ranked in The 10 Best Franchises to Open in 2018 by Insight Success®
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Nov 1st, 2018 – Color Glo International® has been ranked in the 10 Best Franchises to Open in 2018 by Insight Success.
Insights Success is “the best business magazine across the globe for enterprises. Being a progress-driven platform, it focuses distinctively on emerging as well as leading companies, their reformative style of conducting business and ways of delivering effective and collaborative solutions to strengthen market share.
Selected from hundreds of eligible companies, Color Glo International has made the list of “Top 10 Best Franchises to Open in 2018”.
The world leader, Color Glo International, specializes in the restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth and hard plastics commonly found in the automotive, aircraft, marine and furniture markets. The company was founded by Everett C. Smith. Everett’s son, Gary E. Smith, is now at the helm of the company. Gary serves as President and CEO and maintains a hand-on approach to running the company while continuing to build and expand the Color Glo brand in the marketplace.
“We are honored by this new and continued recognition for all the hard work that the Color Glo family pours into our franchisees and the success of their operations. ”
Color Glo International’s Insight Success article can be found at:
About Color Glo International
Color Glo International is the World Leader in restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
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Baandam X the Camp: Charity Project 109
Charity Project 109. Color Glo Thailand helped raise Money to help the wild guardian officer. The event took place Saturday to Sunday, April 7th & 8th at the courtyard of the camp.
Baandam X Glo Auto
Charity Project 109. Color Glo Thailand helped raise Money to help the wild guardian officer. The event took place Saturday to Sunday, April 7th & 8th at the courtyard of the camp.
Black House Museum in conjunction with the camp vintage flea market - a vintage market in Bangkok. Charity Charity Project 109 is open for the photo of a sudden brush. A Special Set of National Artists, vine, Index, four jatujak. The element of the 4 Elements (Elephant, horse, bull, Eagle) is printed on a special type of paper. Premium Limited Edition In Large A1 (59 x 85 cm. , ) price is 1,000 baht per photo. There are 4 types of production. Only 200 photos per day.
Every cent of income that comes through without breaking any cost is given as a welfare fund to assist the wild guardian officials in Thailand.
There's a special event on Sunday. Meet and greet with a handful of singer-Star Artists. We'll also highlight the lucky draw of special prizes from the black house museum. The Solar Medal, the landscape, the work of the national artist. Vine. Index. Special Set. Solar Coin. Shan Tri. 1 sets And many other goodies include more than two hundred thousand baht.
Don't miss!!! See you on Saturday - Sunday 7-8th April at the camp jatujak.
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CGI Ranked Military Times Best in Franchise Rankings 2018
The latest Military Times Best: Franchises rankings are out, and 53 companies have made the 2018 list of the best franchises for veterans and military-connected franchisees. Color Glo International is number five.
Military Times Announces the Military Times Best: Franchises 2018
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. February 20th, 2018 - Military Times today announced the Military Times Best: Franchises 2018 rankings, as part of their rollout of Rebootcamp, their brand new website for transitioning service members, veterans and their families. 2018 is the seventh annual edition of rankings factors in company culture and support for military franchisees. 53 companies have made the 2018 list of the best franchises for veterans and military-connected franchisees. Color Glo International is number five.
About Military Times Ranking
A valuable resource for veterans – and a coveted honor for companies around the country – the annual Military Times rankings are the result of a meticulous, months-long process. Military Times invites franchise companies to fill out its rigorous survey of more than 100 questions, tests to ensure the accuracy of responses, carefully evaluates survey data and includes only the best companies in its published rankings.
Companies large and small participate in this annual evaluation. Those who make the cut proudly tout their spot on the Military Times Best list – on billboards, in ballparks and in ads across national publications.
In their seventh year, the franchise rankings evaluate company culture, investment quality, overall franchising costs, military discounts and other non-financial supports, including support for franchisees in the National Guard and reserves. Perhaps just as important is what is not factored in: whether companies advertise with our publication or otherwise pay us money. While other military news and rankings outlets have been accused of operating as pay-to-play schemes, Military Times rankings always have been, and remain, independent and objective news/editorial projects.
“The franchise brands on this list make the extra effort for their veteran and military-connected franchisees,”. “They earned their places on these rankings through their dedication to current and former service members, and their efforts should get the attention of veterans considering their launching a franchise.” ~ George Altman, the Military Times editor in charge of the rankings
For the full Military Times Best: Franchises 2018 rankings, go to www.rebootcamp.com.
Why Color Glo?
Color Glo International has recently been recognized again on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list for 2018, as well certified as a world-class franchise system by the Franchise Research Institute, leading to the natural selection for the Franchise Gator Top 100.
About Color Glo International
Color Glo International is the World Leader in restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine, and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
Contact
Mandi Brandon
Own a franchise with CGI
Franchise Gator Names Color Glo International A Top 100 Franchise For 2018
Franchise Gator recently released its annual Top 100 and named Color Glo International a Top 100 franchise for 2018. The online franchise directory developed the rankings to help individuals interested in purchasing a franchise identify and limit potential risks when searching for the right opportunity.
Franchise Gator Names Color Glo International A Top 100 Franchise For 2018
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. January 29th, 2018 - Franchise Gator recently released its annual Top 100 and named Color Glo International a Top 100 franchise for 2018. The online franchise directory developed the rankings to help individuals interested in purchasing a franchise identify and limit potential risks when searching for the right opportunity.
Top 100 Importance
The Franchise Gator Top 100, now in its 5th year, highlights franchise systems and concepts that are both currently expanding and considered to be strong buys for prospective entrepreneurs and franchisees.
"Each year we comb through hundreds of Franchise Disclosure Documents to find franchise opportunities that are a great fit for our audience," said Eric Bell, General Manager at Franchise Gator. "Those that made the Top 100 show strong growth potential and make for a solid investment for the worthy candidate."
Why Color Glo?
Color Glo International has recently been recognized again on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list for 2018, as well certified as a world-class franchise system by the Franchise Research Institute, leading to the natural selection for the Franchise Gator Top 100.
“It’s rewarding and exciting to see that the Color Glo concept continues be listed in the Franchise Gator Top 100. We’re honored and love that so many people around the world have changed their trajectory with Color Glo.”
About Color Glo International
Color Glo International is the World Leader in restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth and hard plastics commonly found in the markets of Automotive, Aircraft, Marine, and Furniture. Formally incorporated in 1975 Color Glo began franchising in 1982. Today in hundreds of markets throughout the world. Color Glo products are proven every day to offer the correct results and best value every time they are put to the test.
Contact
Mandi Brandon