Colors On Parade

The Colors On Parade franchise offers mobile, on-site appearance services throughout the U.S. Its customer base includes: rental car agencies, body shops, individual vehicle owners, retail customers, car dealerships, and fleet owners. It was founded in 1988 by Robert Lowery, who had the desire to service the automotive industry with body shop quality repairs from a mobile unit. The company originated in Conway, S.C. Since it began franchising in 1991, the brand has expanded to over 250 units in 31 states. The brand uses eco-friendly technology to provide these services. They understand the connections between veterans and franchising, so they are an active member of the International Franchise Association's (IFA) VetFran Program, which helps veterans find franchise business opportunities. Veterans get a 30% discount off the franchise fee for Area Developers. 

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Background

Do you want to get your piece of the automotive services industry? Look no further than the Colors On Parade franchise. The brand offers mobile, on-site appearance services throughout the U.S. As a B2B franchise, Its customer base is wide and includes: rental car agencies, body shops, individual vehicle owners, retail customers, car dealerships, and fleet owners. The franchise was founded in 1988 by Robert Lowery, who had the desire to service the automotive industry with body shop quality repairs from a mobile unit. The company originated in Conway, S.C. and began franchising in 1991. Since then, the brand has expanded to over 250 units in 31 states. The automotive franchise uses eco-friendly technology to provide these services. They understand the connections between veterans and franchising, so they are an active member of the International Franchise Association's (IFA) VetFran Program, which helps veterans find franchise business opportunities. Veterans get a 30% discount off the franchise fee for Area Developers. 
The two types of franchises offered to you are operator franchises and area developer franchises. With a mobile unit, you can go right to the customers are. In terms of support and training, you can expect on-the-job and classroom training that covers everything you need to know about running the business. You will learn restoration, repair and finishing techniques. Additionally, safety and regulatory certifications will be explained to you. These certifications will also be completed by the end of the training. You can also expect to learn how to mange issues, such as accounting, sales, HR and more. The franchise will also provide you with same-day-shipping from its distribution center, marketing assistance, and ongoing assistance throughout the entirety of your franchise agreement.

Company Details

Founded: 1989
First franchise: 1991
Canada: No
International: No
Headquarters: Conway, South Carolina
Eco-friendly: Yes
Mobile: Yes
Veterans incentive: Yes
B2B: Yes

 

 

Support and Training Offered By Colors On Parade

The franchise will provide you with on-the-job and classroom training that covers restoration, repair and finishing techniques. Additionally, safety and regulatory certificaitons will be explained to you. These certifications will also be completed by the end of the training. You can also expect to learn how to mange issues, such as accounting, sales, HR and more. The franchise will also provide you with same-day-shipping from its distribution center, marketing assistance, and ongoing assistance throughout the entirety of your franchise agreement.   

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Colors On Parade Franchise.

What does a Colors On Parade Franchise Cost?

Colors On Parade franchise fees for 2024:

Veterans Incentive: Yes
Financing Options: Yes
Cash Requirement : $10,000 - $200,000

Operator Franchises:

Initial Investment: $16,100 - $84,000
Royalty fee: 30%

Area Developer Franchises:

Initial investment: $62,000 - $444,000
Royalty fee: 10%

Is Colors On Parade a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. Colors On Parade is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is Colors On Parade a Home Based franchise?

Yes. Colors On Parade is a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Colors On Parade Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Colors On Parade franchisees make. Colors On Parade offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Does Colors On Parade Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Colors On Parade franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Is Colors On Parade Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Colors On Parade franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Colors On Parade Looking for International franchisees?

No. Colors On Parade franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Colors On Parade's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Additional Information

Additional Categories

Automotive, Business Opportunities, Green & Eco Friendly, Maintenance, Repair & Restoration, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

100+ UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

Yes

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

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