Entrepreneur Magazine Names CGI Top Global Franchise
Color Glo International® was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Global Franchises list. This list recognizes the top 200 franchisors that are seeking franchisees outside of the U.S.
Color Glo International® Named A Top Global Franchise By Entrepreneur Magazine.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. July 23rd, 2018 – Color Glo International® was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Global Franchises list. This list recognizes the top 200 franchisors that are seeking franchisees outside of the U.S., based on data submitted for Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® ranking. Color Glo International was ranked #58 globally out of 500.
“Global recognition continues to be a testament to the products, systems and franchisee family we have built here at Color Glo over decades of experience. We are honored once again. ”
“The companies on our Top Global Franchises list are overcoming logistical challenges and cultural differences to bring their products and services—and their franchise opportunities—to people all around the world,” says Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur.
“Franchise companies are increasingly looking to expand overseas, and are finding intelligent and innovative ways to translate their brands for new audiences,” says Entrepreneur’s editor in chief, Jason Feifer. “Our Top Global Franchises list highlights the companies that are doing it best."
Entrepreneur’s 2018 Top Global Franchises were determined by adjusting the company’s Franchise 500 formula 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. Color Glo International’s position on the ranking shows that it offers an opportunity with worldwide appeal.
To view Color Glo International in the full listing, visit entrepreneur.com/franchises/topglobal. The list can also be seen in the July/August issue of Entrepreneur, available now on newsstands.
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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World-Class Franchise® Recognition - Color Glo International
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. July 17th, 2018 – Color Glo International® has been recognized with the extraordinary franchise satisfaction award from the Franchise Research Institute® for the eighth consecutive year.
Color Glo International® "Extraordinary Franchisee Satisfaction Award Winner.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. July 17th, 2018 – Color Glo International® has been recognized with the extraordinary franchise satisfaction award from the Franchise Research Institute® for the eighth consecutive year.
This recognition follows the World-Class Franchise® certification from the Franchise Research Institute® for the eighth consecutive year, which comes after an independent franchisee validation survey conducted by the Franchise Research Institute, in which 76.1% of all Color Glo International franchisees participated. The survey was designed to determine the quality of 10 key metrics crucial to franchisee success within the Color Glo International franchise system.
According to Jeff Johnson, Founder of the Franchise Research Institute, “Color Glo International understands the importance of the partnership between franchisor and franchisees, and relies on unbiased data to make decisions which help to maximize franchisee sales and profitability. Further, Color Glo’s willingness to share this ‘look behind the curtain’ provides a level of transparency in their franchise that is critical for franchise candidates.”
The survey asked Color Glo International’s franchise owners to rate their franchisor through a series of questions in categories such as overall quality, growth potential, support and communication.
Franchisee Responses
Among the responses received from Color Glo International’s franchisees:
- 99% gave a positive rating to the overall quality of the franchisor.
- 98% believe their franchisor encourages high standards of quality performance throughout the organization.
- 99% gave a positive rating to how their franchise business compares to the local competition.
- 99% gave a positive rating to the overall communication between home office personnel and franchisees.
- 97% gave a positive rating to the long-term growth potential for their franchise business.
“Once again, we are honored to continually receive recognition for all the hard work and support that the Color Glo family provides to 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
Want to franchise with CGI?
Color Glo International named A World Class Franchise for 2017! - 7 years running!!!
The survey asked Color Glo’s franchise owners to rate their franchisor through a series of questions in categories such as overall quality, growth potential, support and communication.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2017
Color Glo® Certified as a 2017 World-Class Franchise®
By The Franchise Research Institute®
LINCOLN, NE (January 24, 2017) – Color Glo® has received World-Class Franchise® certification from the Franchise Research Institute®.
The recognition comes after an independent franchisee validation survey conducted by the Franchise Research Institute, in which 74% of all Color Glo franchisees participated. The survey was designed to determine the quality of 10 key metrics crucial to franchisee success within the Color Glo franchise system.
"Using confidential surveys to analyze franchisee opinions is vital to building a successful franchise brand," said Jeff Johnson, Founder and CEO of the Franchise Research Institute. “Color Glo has relied upon our comprehensive, unbiased, third-party research to obtain honest feedback from their franchisees, in order to help maximize franchisee sales and profitability.”
The survey asked Color Glo’s franchise owners to rate their franchisor through a series of questions in categories such as overall quality, growth potential, support and communication.
Among the responses received from Color Glo’s franchisees:
- 99% gave a positive rating to the overall quality of the franchisor.
- 100% gave a positive rating to the overall communication between home office personnel and franchisees.
- 100% gave a positive rating on how the franchise business compared to the local competition.
- 100% gave a positive rating to the quality of products and/or services received from the franchisor.
- 99% gave a positive rating to the long-term growth potential for the franchise business.
"We are thrilled to be ranked once again among a group of esteemed franchisors - most importantly, by our own franchisees! The Franchise Research Institute truly is first class and the results they provide prove that hard work does pay off! Our franchisees feedback is overwhelmingly positive!" - Gary E. Smith, President, Color Glo International
Color Glo’s franchise satisfaction results are available at:
www.WorldClassFranchise.com/ColorGloReport
About the Franchise Research Institute®:
The Franchise Research Institute is a Franchise Performance Measurement firm headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. FRI is the original auditor of franchisee validation and does NOT sell leads or advertising. FRI’s World-Class Franchise® opportunities must demonstrate that they are endorsed by their franchise owners through FRI’s scientific, confidential, third-party surveys.
For more information contact: Mike Miller, Project Manager, Franchise Research Institute,
800-410-5205 or Mike@FranchiseResearchInstitute.com.
Color Glo International, “More Than a Business, We Are a Big Family”
Ruben Moodley has expanded 17 Color Glo International franchisees in South Africa, and will soon be participating in our 15th seminar come October 2016 in Minneapolis, MN. Read more about Ruben's amazing Color Glo story.
The Automotive Business
By: Ruben Moodley, Durban, South Africa
My Early Days with Color Glo
The automotive business, in fact anything to do with cars, has always been of interest to me. My first job at the age of 20 was as a BMW car sales person. I received training on how to sell this market leading brand that groomed my sales ability to a level that has served beneficial to my current business growth.
After being with BMW for just two years, I found myself being drawn to the technical aspect of vehicles, in particular the exterior paintwork. I joined a leading distributor for Glazurit Automotive Paints and received an advanced level of technical training that enabled me to offer expertise to the automotive paint refinish industry. I was instrumental in setting up and training new body shops in SA. I later joined SONAX Car Care, another leading German brand that provided me with the expertise on how to provide services, as well as technical expertise to resolve auto paint defects at OEM and after market levels.
My very first and major accomplishment was when I was invited by Volkswagen of SA, to head up a paint rectification process at their manufacturing plant. I serviced them for three years and as a result of my track record, I was also requested to provide services to VW in Germany and Mexico. I also provided services to Opel, Mercedes Benz and BMW as a technical consultant.
I conducted this consultancy service whilst having established the largest detailing business based in Durban.
First Contact With Color Glo.
As my contract came to an end at VW, I came across an advert for Color Glo services. I was blown away by what they had to offer with regards to color restoration and decided to look into this as an add-on to my current detailing business. I immediately secured the rights for a Color Glo franchise for the Durban area.
Ruben facilitating a Color Glo product training.
The Color Glo Journey Begins
Within six months of trading Color Glo, the business turnover started to overwhelm my current detailing business. I then decided to secure additional areas and it was not long thereafter, in fact within nine months that I was appointed as the Area Development Licensor / Master Franchisor for Color Glo in South Africa and since then it has been the greatest journey ever undertaken in my business career.
Impressed, Very Impressed - Having several years of prior experience in the automotive industry, I was blown away with the state of the art technology that CGI – Color Glo International provided. Whilst developing the South African market, I spent a lot of time working with the various Color Glo products. I was particularly impressed with the “Go Green” aspect, in that whilst using water based, environmentally friendly products, the restoration service helped to prevent the unnecessary disposal of certain materials that are not biodegradable. Items such as plastic dashes and consoles used in cars are easily restored. We are especially proud as being the only ISO 9001 certified franchise business in our industry. Being a distinguished member of the International Franchise Association gives both our clients and business partner’s total piece of mind.
Support from Corporate Color Glo – the Smith family of Minneapolis, currently a second going on to a third generation family owned business are passionate in what they do. Their values / ethics / morals is well respected by our entire franchise network and they continue to offer the best and most professional support in a totally un-compromised manner. Four decades of successful business ethics has made our brand a world market leader, as continuously recognized by various leading franchise associations, magazines and media. I am truly grateful for their role in guiding me to my new level of business success.
Ruben doing a shoe repair demonstration
Always inspired - with my willingness to share my passion, knowledge & technical skills, CGI appointed me as an international trainer in 2004. I have since trained several new franchisees in SA & following a certification by CGI, our training facility was the first outside of the USA to conduct international training. Over the past ten years we have had Australia, Ireland, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Namibia, Nigeria & Netherlands over to SA for training. I have also conducted training at the various international seminars in the USA. I am very passionate about growing the brand & enjoy empowering people with skills to further enhance their careers.
Shoes, Bags and luxury products are just one of Color Glo's wheel-houses.
Our growth - Color Glo has grown in South Africa. We currently have 17 franchisees & will soon be participating in our 15th seminar come October 2016 in Minneapolis, MN. During past seminars, Scott Smith, International Vice President was in attendance and we presented him with an appreciation award for his support & friendship. Scott and the team at CGI corporate have always given us superb service, support, but most importantly the trust that they have opened to both Racheal (my wife / business partner) & I have been respected in an overwhelming manner. This further drives me to go beyond for them, and the brand collectively.
My highlights - with Color Glo these past twelve years apart from the several awards that we have received, was in 2007 when I was presented with the CGI Global Partner Award, but the cherry on the top was the Everett C. Smith Award received last year at the International Seminar, this being the very first time that this award left the USA to an ADL since its inception. I am delighted to share this with the various recipients that have been honored previously.
Color Glo is a way of life for us and we remain passionate to grow the brand, whilst always being committed to lend support to others. Wishing you all a successful future with Your Color Glo Franchise, it has certainly been a great 15 years for us in South Africa.
Thank you to CGI for the opportunity and for your ongoing support. Your values are greatly appreciated.
--Ruben Moodley
Featured Franchisee: Doris Spall
"Doris is an excellent vendor. She is always here when she’s needed and she does a great job. She’s been with us for many years and hopefully many more. We couldn’t be happier with her work!" -Nicole Sossaman
Doris Spall: Featured Franchisee Colorado.
“Doris is an excellent vendor. She is always here when she’s needed and she does a great job. She’s been with us for many years and hopefully many more. We couldn’t be happier with her work!” Doris is an excellent vendor. She is always here when she’s needed and she does a great job. She’s been with us for many years and hopefully many more. We couldn’t be happier with her work!”
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Color Glo International, Doris Spall
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