Refurbished Furniture For Commercial Property
With over 45 years in the business of commercial property restoration, Color Glo International revitalizes commercial property, hospitality, religious centers, private homes, man-caves, and more with industry-leading repairs and restorations through our national color specialist franchisees.
Refurbish Commercial Furniture. Don’t Replace.
Keep your property’s furnishings and fixtures in pristine shape with Color Glo International.
With over 45 years in the business of commercial property restoration, Color Glo International revitalizes commercial property, hospitality, religious centers, private homes, man-caves, and more with industry-leading repairs and restorations through our national color specialist franchisees.
Medical Furniture
Color Glo restores medial furniture and dental office furniture. We can even re-dye colors.
Office Furniture
Color Glo brings your worn commercial furniture back to life at a fraction of the cost.
Restaurant Furniture
Color Glo specializes in bringing abused restaurant booths and chairs back to new.
Commercial and Residential Property Services
It's really tough to keep your commercial furniture in great condition. Your customers and even your employees use and abuse it every single day. Heavy daily use will degrade the value of your furniture quickly. Replacing your commercial furniture every couple of years really is not a financially feasible option.
So what's the solution?
Enter Color Glo International. There is a solution that is easy, efficient, and affordable that can bring brand new life to your worn or slightly damaged commercial furniture. Refinishing your commercial furniture can restore the original luster and sturdiness of your office pieces. Or you can opt to give them a completely new look at just a fraction of the cost you would pay for brand new items.
There are some financial benefits. Repairing a damaged piece of furniture will cost you much less than buying a new one of similar quality. One market that continues to increase prices while offering less quality is furniture - both home and commercial. Color Glo Specialists have the proper equipment and professional experience required to repair and restore all different types of furniture that are typically found in commercial buildings. We also work in residential neighborhoods all the time for leather furniture repair, automobile restoration, and marine and boat restoration. No need to replace items, we'll make them look the same as the rest.
Categories Color Glo Can Restore
Medical Offices
Maintain and fix furniture in waiting rooms, exam rooms, and more. Leather vinyl and plastic repair.
Country Clubs
Refurbish your lobby room furniture for an elegant, refreshed appearance.
Hotels
Our furniture restoration services ensure that scratches, burns, watermarks are gone.
Government Buildings
Bring used lobby, hallway, and office chairs back to new.
Residential
Repair and restore old, worn leather pieces and colored fabric for half the price.
Retail Stores
Bring back your fresh, trendy vibes with like new fixtures and re-dyed colors.
Aesthetic benefits
Your furniture and office design, home design, or commercial property design define the look and style of a home, office, or business establishment. Without it, it's an empty shell with some lighting. It adds elegance to the ambiance and gives the impression of prosperity and trustworthiness to your business (or inviting comfiness in your home). People, both clients and employees respond to the ambiance.
Therefore, if the furniture gets damaged, dirty, or worn out, the commercial space will lose its appeal and elegant character. This will happen within just a few years if not sooner because of the daily wear and tear. So rather than replace these items and waste time and effort in shopping for top retail priced items, you can refinish your commercial furniture for a fraction of the price.
Color Glo Specialists will fix any sustained damage and revitalize the surfaces so that your pieces regain their initial strength and beauty. You can have them restored to their original appearance or you can dye and re-color items such as fabric, leather, and wood to create a whole new office vibe!
Same furniture. New look. Lower price.
To sum it all up
Color Glo can Repair, Restore and Rejuvenate all your Office Furniture. Keep all your vinyl and leather office chairs for longer and restore them to like-new status. We do all our repairs on-site which eliminate any possible downtime for our customers and keeps your employees happy and productive.
COST-EFFECTIVENESS. Restored items demand higher resale value, increasing your margin potential if you're looking to sell them. Restoration also mitigates the very costly option of replacement and extends the life of your corporate furniture and office spaces. You will realize huge cost savings when compared to the alternative.
On-Site Service
Property never leaves the customers site.
Convenient for our customers.
Eliminates customer downtime.
Your property is always secure.
Permanent Lasting Repairs
Specially formulated proprietary water-based products used in this market.
Non-flammable & odorless.
Dries in minutes and usable same day.
Global Franchise Opportunities in 2020
Its the year 2020! Once you've decided to invest in your future with a franchise opportunity, you'll need to go through that decision-making process to decide which path is right for you. You might be looking to go down a completely new road in your life. But you might also be looking to find the perfect fit to hone your skills and jumpstart your career. If you work in the service, cleaning, automotive or marine sector, then we think you'll find your passion right here with Color Glo International.
Choosing A Franchise Opportunity
Life offers up a lot of opportunities, specifically when it comes to your career, investments, your family, your home, and your passions. With so many options in every area of our life, it can be difficult to make the right choice. How do you know what the right choice is? What is the right school for your interests? Who is the right partner for your marriage? What is the right position to accept in your current job?
These decisions can also be directly attributed to franchises. With so many different brands and with all types of values, service records, and industries, you'll be able to find one that aligns with your personal interests or passions - you'll also quickly weed out those that don't. With franchise ownership, your skill-sets, ideals and driving inspirations can all be realized very quickly.
Next Steps With Your Franchise Opportunity
Once you've decided to invest in your future with a franchise opportunity, you'll need to go through that decision-making process to decide which path is right for you. You might be looking to go down a completely new road in your life. But you might also be looking to find the perfect fit to hone your skills and jump-start your career. If you work in the service, cleaning, automotive, or marine sector, then we think you'll find your passion right here with Color Glo International.
CGI Franchise Ratings
Accolades in the franchise world are hard to get, so they should be taken seriously. Recently, Color Glo International was ranked on the 40th Annual Entrepreneur Top Global Franchises 500. In this recognition, numerous factors go into their evaluation including:
Cost & Fees
Size & Growth
Brand Strength
Franchisee Support
Financial Strength & Stability
Top Franchise Questions
After my initial investment, what other monies will I have to spend to get started?
Your investment provides for training and required equipment and inventory. However, as with any business, you should have access to a certain amount to cover your start-up. Usually, this is within 30 to 90 days.
Do I need a truck to carry all of the equipment necessary for work?
No! However, CGI recommends a minivan or pick-up with a topper to provide visual impact (decals, etc.) and simplify access to your materials.
Would I have much competition?
No! Competition is very limited.
What do car dealers do now with a used car “taken in on trade”?
Generally, they send it to a “detail shop” for interior cleaning and exterior washing and polishing. Detail shops can not redye sun-faded fabric, leather or vinyl materials, nor completely remove bad stains.
Where besides the automotive market can I make money?
Anywhere you find leather, vinyl, fabric, plastic and more. Today, besides improving vehicles of all types, Color Glo offices nationwide have been authorized as the warranty service agents for national furniture wholesalers and retailers. Additionally, our franchisees stay busy working on airplanes, boats, ATV’s, office furniture, medical benches, leather coats and purses and so much more!!!
What type of profit should I expect?
Due to not being overwhelmed with overhead, as in most businesses of to-day, you will be retaining 75% to 90% of your receipts.
Franchise Industry Overview
Color Glo is an international color restoration and repair company with hundreds of franchised offices throughout the U.S. and several foreign countries. We specialize in repairing all types of damaged, mismatched, dirty, faded upholstery found in the home, office, automobile, private or commercial aircraft, boats and commercial seating venues. In addition, Color Glo offers re-dyeing or color restoration services for when you just want to improve the appearance of the existing finish or in many cases we can even provide a complete color change.
Why we're top rated
Color Glo has serviced thousands of clients in commercial facilities including theaters, auto dealerships, office buildings, marinas, schools and colleges, retail stores, restaurants, hotels, apartment buildings, homes and more.
Our process uses specially formulated proprietary water-based and environmentally friendly, non-flammable, odor-free products that are made in the USA. Color Glo re-conditioned items dry in minutes which allows the customer to use their investment almost immediately.
Color Glo customers also like the fact that the process takes place at their own site. There is no downtime involved in dropping off your item
Is a Color Glo Franchise Opportunity Right For You?
If you're determined and motivated and love the industries that we niche in, then a CGI business will benefit your family and career with exponential returns. Contact us today to schedule your Discovery Day and find out why we are ranked for franchisee satisfaction by our franchisees, Franchise Gator, Entrepreneur.com and more! It’s your future, don’t just spend it watching others succeed!
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.
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
Color Glo International Ranked On The 2018 Entrepreneur Franchise 500
Entrepreneur has been putting together the world's first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking for almost four decades. This year's (the 39th 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 2018.
Color Glo International® Ranked On the 39th Annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500
"With more than 1,000 companies applying, the 39th 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."
Understanding the ranking
Entrepreneur has been putting together the world's first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking for almost four decades. This year's (the 39th 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 once again amongst some of the nations top opportunities across various niches including restaurants, hair care, real estate, technology, themed parks, and more.
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
Beginning in July 2017, Entrepreneur asked franchisors to fill out an online form and submit a copy of their full current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) or Canadian Disclosure Document. A total of 1,023 supplied 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, 2017, with at least one franchise located in North America. Companies in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings were not eligible. Then, 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 Entrepreneurs Top 500 Franchises For Veterans.
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
Global Franchise Opportunities in 2018
Once you've decided to invest in your future with a franchise opportunity, you'll need to go through that decision-making process to decide which path is right for you. You might be looking to go down a completely new road in your life. But you might also be looking to find the perfect fit to hone your skills and jumpstart your career. If you work in the service, cleaning, automotive or marine sector, then we think you'll find your passion right here with Color Glo International.
Choosing A Franchise Opportunity
Life offers up a lot of opportunities, specifically when it comes to your career, investments, your family, your home, and your passions. With so many options in every area of our life, it can be difficult to make the right choice. How do you know what the right choice is? What is the right school for your interests? Who is the right partner for your marriage? What is the right position to accept in your current job?
These decisions can also be directly attributed to franchises. With so many different brands and with all types of values, service records, and industries, you'll be able to find one that aligns with your personal interests or passions - you'll also quickly weed out those that don't. With franchise ownership, your skill-sets, ideals and driving inspirations can all be realized very quickly.
Next Steps With Your Franchise Opportunity
Once you've decided to invest in your future with a franchise opportunity, you'll need to go through that decision-making process to decide which path is right for you. You might be looking to go down a completely new road in your life. But you might also be looking to find the perfect fit to hone your skills and jumpstart your career. If you work in the service, cleaning, automotive or marine sector, then we think you'll find your passion right here with Color Glo International.
CGI Franchise Ratings
Accolades in the franchise world are hard to get, so they should be taken seriously. Recently, Color Glo International was ranked as a certified 2018 world-class franchise by the Franchise Research Institute. In this recognition, numerous bullet points from our franchisee responses were mentioned from their interviews:
- 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.
Top Franchise Questions
After my initial investment, what other monies will I have to spend to get started?
Your investment provides for training and required equipment and inventory. However, as with any business, you should have access to a certain amount to cover your start-up. Usually, this is within 30 to 90 days.
Do I need a truck to carry all of the equipment necessary for work?
No! However, CGI recommends a minivan or pick-up with a topper to provide visual impact (decals, etc.) and simplify access to your materials.
Would I have much competition?
No! Competition is very limited.
What do car dealers do now with a used car “taken in on trade”?
Generally, they send it to a “detail shop” for interior cleaning and exterior washing and polishing. Detail shops can not redye sun-faded fabric, leather or vinyl materials, nor completely remove bad stains.
Where besides the automotive market can I make money?
Anywhere you find leather, vinyl, fabric, plastic and more. Today, besides improving vehicles of all types, Color Glo offices nationwide have been authorized as the warranty service agents for national furniture wholesalers and retailers. Additionally, our franchisees stay busy working on airplanes, boats, ATV’s, office furniture, medical benches, leather coats and purses and so much more!!!
What type of profit should I expect?
Due to not being overwhelmed with overhead, as in most businesses of to-day, you will be retaining 75% to 90% of your receipts.
Franchise Industry Overview
Color Glo is an international color restoration and repair company with hundreds of franchised offices throughout the U.S. and several foreign countries. We specialize in repairing all types of damaged, mismatched, dirty, faded upholstery found in the home, office, automobile, private or commercial aircraft, boats and commercial seating venues. In addition, Color Glo offers re-dyeing or color restoration services for when you just want to improve the appearance of the existing finish or in many cases we can even provide a complete color change.
Why we're top rated
Color Glo has serviced thousands of clients in commercial facilities including theaters, auto dealerships, office buildings, marinas, schools and colleges, retail stores, restaurants, hotels, apartment buildings, homes and more.
Our process uses specially formulated proprietary water-based and environmentally friendly, non-flammable, odor-free products that are made in the USA. Color Glo re-conditioned items dry in minutes which allows the customer to use their investment almost immediately.
Color Glo customers also like the fact that the process takes place at their own site. There is no downtime involved in dropping off your item
Is a Color Glo Franchise Opportunity Right For You?
If you're determined and motivated and love the industries that we niche in, then a CGI business will benefit your family and career with exponential returns. Contact us today to schedule your Discovery Day and find out why we are ranked for franchisee satisfaction by our franchisees, Franchise Gator, Entrepreneur.com and more! It’s your future, don’t just spend it watching others succeed!
Color Glo International Certified as a 2018 World-Class Franchise
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Dec 26th, 2017 – Color Glo International® has received World-Class Franchise® certification from the Franchise Research Institute® for the eighth consecutive year. 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.
Color Glo International® Certified as a 2018 World-Class Franchise® By The Franchise Research Institute®
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Dec 26th, 2017 – Color Glo International® has received World-Class Franchise® certification from the Franchise Research Institute® for the eighth consecutive year.
The recognition 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.
Color Glo International’s franchise satisfaction results are available at HERE.
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?
The Importance of Refinishing Furniture in Commercial Buildings
Unlike your personally owned furniture at home, your commercial furniture will not have extra protectants and careful handling. It gets bought and placed, and used. Therefore, furniture in commercial buildings tends to deteriorate quickly and starts showing severe signs of wear and tear only after a few years of use.
Refinishing furniture in commercial buildings
The appeal and functionality of commercial workspaces are driven entirely by the environment, which is comprised of furniture and work areas. Whether you're an employee or a client, it's one of the first things people see when they enter the building. Not only does it provide a first impression, but it also sets the tone for an internal and external culture of the daily operations of your company.
Despite the importance of commercial furniture...
It's really tough to keep your commercial furniture in great condition. Your customers and even your employees use and abuse it every single day. Heavy daily use will degrade the value of your furniture faster than your pocketbook can handle it.
Unlike your personally owned furniture at home, your commercial furniture will not have extra protectants and careful handling. It gets bought and placed, and used. Therefore, furniture in commercial buildings tends to deteriorate quickly and starts showing severe signs of wear and tear only after a few years of use.
Replacing your commercial furniture every couple of years really is not a financially feasible option. New furniture is very expensive and quickly eat at business margins or extraneous budgets for office supplies. If you've put your office space together with comfort and zen, then you likely don't want to be sourcing new furnishing designs again anytime soon.
So what's the solution?
Enter Color Glo International. There is a solution that is easy, efficient and affordable that can bring brand new life to your worn or slightly damaged commercial furniture. Refinishing your commercial furniture can restore the original luster and sturdiness of your office pieces. Or you can opt to give them a completely new look at just a fraction of the cost you would pay for brand new items.
There are some financial benefits. Repairing a damaged piece of furniture will cost you much less than buying a new one of similar quality. One market that continues to increase prices while offering less quality is furniture - both home and commercial. Color Glo Specialists have the proper equipment and professional experience required to repair and restore all different types of furniture that are typically found in commercial buildings. No need to replace items, we'll make them look the same as the rest.
- Leather Chairs
- Luxury Wall Paneling
- Office Suites
- Shelving
- Cabinets & Tables
- Medical Furniture
Aesthetic benefits
It is absolutely the furniture that defines the look and style of an office or business establishment. Without it, it's an empty shell with some lighting. It adds elegance to the ambiance and gives the impression of prosperity and trustworthiness to your business. People, both clients and employees, respond to the ambiance.
Therefore, if the furniture gets damaged, dirty, or worn out, the commercial space will lose its appeal and elegant character. This will happen within just a few years if not sooner because of the daily wear and tear. So rather than replace these items and wasting time and effort in shopping for top retail priced items, you can refinish your commercial furniture for a fraction of the price.
Color Glo Specialists will fix any sustained damage and revitalize the surfaces so that your pieces regain their initial strength and beauty. You can have them restored to their original appearance or you can dye and re-color items such as fabric, leather, and wood to create a whole new office vibe!
Same furniture. New look. Lower price.
Eco-minded
All of this is great, but there's one more benefit to consider. Refinishing furniture has a greater impact on the global environment. When one less piece of furniture is bought from new, you're choosing the most eco-friendly option possible. It's no secret that your carbon footprint is significantly reduced when you opt to restore what is old vs. buying brand new. You eliminate the need to produce one product, burn more fuel, ship more items, etc.
The process of making new furniture has been estimated to release hundreds of times more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than the process of restoring or refinishing old furniture. By reusing old furniture, you're also helping to preserve wood and other natural resources that have already been put to great use.
To sum it all up
Color Glo can Repair, Restore and Rejuvenate all your Office Furniture. Keep all your vinyl and leather office chairs for longer and restore them to a like new status. We do all our repairs on site which eliminates any possible down-time for our customers and keeps your employees happy and productive.
COST-EFFECTIVENESS. Restored items demand higher resale value, increasing your margin potential if you're looking to sell them. Restoration also mitigates the very costly option of replacement and extends the life of your corporate furniture and office spaces. You will realize a huge cost savings when compared to the alternative.
On-Site Service
- Property never leaves the customers site.
- Convenient for our customers.
- Eliminates customer downtime.
- Your property is always secure.
Permanent Lasting Repairs
- Specially formulated proprietary water-based products used in this market.
- Non-flammable & odorless.
- Dries in minutes and usable same day.