RV Repairs & Upgrades that increase Value
There are some steps you can take to boost your RV’s resale value and keep it in the best shape possible as you head out on new adventures. In addition to making sure that your RV undergoes regular maintenance to stay road-ready, there are things you can do to the interior to increase appeal.
Why RV Repairs Increase RV Value
Over the past couple of years, you probably either hit the road with your RV or camper more than usual or you may have bought one for the very first time. You may notice that when living in your RV part-time, it begins to show some wear and tear very quickly. We’ve put together a few repairs and upgrade ideas that can not only help you maintain your RV value but increase your value and help get prepared for your fall/winter adventures or the next upcoming season.
Now, while you might consider your RV an extension of your home where valuable family memories are made, you also realize that, like any automobile, it is a depreciating asset. It is very likely that your RV lost 10 - 30% of its value the minute you drove it off the lot. Class A RVs will lose up to 50% of it’s value after a decade in service, according to J.D. Power, which is a leading vehicle data and information provider.
Depreciation
There are many factors that influence a camper’s depreciation. Understanding these factors can help you maintain your RV’s value. The hardest depreciating factor to combat is time. While mileage does not play a significant role in the value of your recreational vehicle, time certainly does.
There are some steps you can take to boost your RV’s resale value and keep it in the best shape possible as you head out on new adventures. In addition to making sure that your RV undergoes regular maintenance to stay road-ready, there are things you can do to the interior to increase appeal. This is where Color Glo International comes in…
Upgrades That Increase Sale Price
Reupholster the furniture
RV upholstery is built to withstand the elements, but normal use or wear and tear and the damaging rays of the sun can cause fading and blemishes. Ensuring your upholstery is in prime condition by making repairs will dress up your RV interior.
Change the carpet
If your RV has carpet, you may want to replace it when it starts to show signs of wear. Children, pets, and outdoor debris can do a big number on the carpet in your recreational vehicle. Carpet is also known to trap unpleasant odors and bacteria. In addition to vacuuming regularly, replacing our carpet can go a long way to making your RV shine with glory!
Replace window coverings
Having the proper window coverings or blinds offers privacy and can help protect your interiors from damaging UV rays. As manufacturers improve the quality of window coverings, staying on top of the latest styles and quality trends can make a buyer take notice.
Update cabinetry
You’ve had your RV for years - let’s face it, the styles change. What once was chic and functional is now old and archaic. Cabinets that were cutting edge now look dated and worn. It’s not cost-effective to replace them, but swapping out the hardware is a simple way to give them an upgrade and bolster your resale value. In a similar vein, adding a peel-and-stick backsplash can brighten up your RV’s appearance and give it a contemporary touch.
Who doesn’t want that??
Sanitize the cabin
If your RV gets used, then you’ve probably wondered “what is that smell”?if you have dogs, cats, children (or spouses), then it’s likely stuff just doesn’t smell fresh. Furthermore, the average steering wheel contains several times more dirt, grime, and bacteria than the average public restroom. Getting your RV sanitized at least once a season will ensure it’s free of germs and that it stays in tip-top shape for the next adventure.
Add storage
If you have space in your RV that can be repurposed or maybe a corner or wall with dead space behind it that doesn’t make sense, then consider adding more storage and opening everything up. Keeping things stowed properly and in an organized fashion will help you declutter and appear more attractive to potential buyers.
RV Pro Tip ***
Often when people buy used RVs or even larger motorhomes, their first inclination is to rip out some of the built-in seating. Try to resist… One of the best ways to ramp up the value of your RV is to have plenty of sleeping spaces. You might like the look of a modern sofa or freestanding table, but unless it can convert to a bed, it will only decrease the attractiveness of the vehicle.
Request a free quote
Color Glo International can help with many upgrades inside of your RV. Some of our specialties are actually in categories above and beyond the basics mentioned above. We can bring the yellow tinge on your headlamps back to crystal clear. We can refurbish your leather, vinyl, and upholstery while working on-site, at your location. Burns, fading, tears, etc, will all be restored to new, saving you up to 70% over buying new.
Contact a Color Glo Specialist about your RV restoration project.
Color Glo International Ranked On The 2022 Entrepreneur Top Global Franchise 500
Entrepreneur.com proudly presents Entrepreneur’s 43rd annual Franchise 500® ranking among the top global contenders. Color Glo International has ranked #125 in the Top Global Franchises.
Color Glo International® Ranked On Entrepreneur 2022 Top Global Franchises
Entrepreneur.com proudly presents Entrepreneur’s 43rd annual Franchise 500® ranking among the top global contenders. And once again, many existing franchisors continued to grow (and evolve), and new companies even continued to enter the franchise arena, resulting in record-breaking numbers of applicants from an ever-wider variety of industries. Color Glo International has ranked #125 in the Top Global Franchises.
“Year after year, we are humbled, grateful, and proud to once again be listed on the top 500 global franchise list. Providing world-class, turnkey business investments for our franchisees is our core focus and we love what we do!”
Understanding The Ranking
The ranking process begins with gathering the data. Starting early in the year in 2021, Entrepreneur asked franchisors to fill out our online form and submit a copy of their current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) or Canadian Disclosure Document. Submissions are 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 5 units open and operating as of July 31, 2021, with at least one franchise located in North America. 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 their 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.
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, KFC, 7-Eleven, and hundreds of other U.S.- and Canada-based franchises that have international appeal.
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
Entrepreneur 2022 Top Low Cost Franchise Ranked Color Glo International
Minneapolis, MN Color Glo International was once again recognized as one of the top 100 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® Top Low-Cost Franchise in 2022.
Color Glo International® Named In The Top Franchises below $100,000 of 2022 By Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® Ranking
Minneapolis, MN Color Glo International was once again recognized as one of the top 100 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® in the list of top 100 franchises below $100,000 initial investment.
Top Low-Cost Franchise
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Low-Cost Franchises
Color Glo International is proud to rank in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Top Low-Cost Franchises for 2022. See Color Glo’s ranking (rank number 69) in the 2022 Top Franchises for Less Than $100,000.
Over its 43 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.
About the ranking
Don’t think you can afford to open a franchise? Think again. There are actually franchise opportunities available for a wide variety of investment levels. Even if your budget is limited, your options are myriad. Especially with Color Glo International.
In this list, companies are ranked based on the scores they received in Entrepreneur’s 2022 Franchise 500 ranking. Again, this was a comprehensive analysis that looked 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. A company’s placement on this list does not necessarily mean that it will be able to start the business for less than $100,000, but simply that it is reasonably possible for some (without financing and without adding onto or converting an existing business).
Franchise with Color Glo
Color Glo has franchisees all over the nation and licensed franchise operations all over the world - in fact in more than 40 countries. Some U.S.-based franchisees can start their own business with Color Glo for as low as $56,000 - $61,000.
Top Reasons To Buy A Franchise
It gives you independence with guidance
Franchising can allow you to do what you love while running your very own business. It can also afford the opportunity to work for yourself and to serve a real purpose, instead of just working on things that you may do well for your boss or for someone else.
You can work with friends and family
This one depends on your relationships and confidence in your closest circle. With that being said, our favorite thing about being a franchise owner is being able to work alongside our loved ones. If you are a husband and wife team, it really can help you play to your strengths and deepen your life goals together.
It has the benefits of a big company
Owning a franchise helps you navigate bureaucracy and offers advice about how to handle certain situations that come up. Certainly, other franchisees may have faced these challenges before you. It also helps for getting group discounts on marketing materials and having a team to help build your brand locally as well as nationally. It is a good way for entrepreneurs to start their own businesses while still having the resources of a bigger company.”
Financial Funding is Easier
The fact that the business plan and all financial projections are already done makes it much easier when applying for a loan. The history with a franchise is hugely credible to the bank assuming they have a good track record.
You can ask for help
When you are self-employed or even a corporate executive at a larger company, your position can leave you feeling like you’re on an island all by yourself. Nowhere to turn for advice and help, as YOU are the advice and help center. Owning a franchise offers an entire network of people that are working in the same system, in the same role, and are your extended family for everything you encounter.
You have access to proper training
Most people can master one part of a business but struggle with other areas, which may include accounting, marketing, or managing. When you start your own business, you must learn all these things on your own. The learning curve is often quite steep. In a franchise system, you’ll be provided with proper training in all major areas of your new business. You’ll also have these resources at your side with advanced training to help you stay on top of your business as it grows.
At the end of the day, you have an excellent support system with a turn-key, tried, and true business system. The old adage applies here… “If you build it, they will come”.
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
Whether you are interested in a home-based business, a low start-up cost business or you simply love providing affordable solutions to your clientele - Color Glo is a viable option for you.
Sustainability at Color Glo With Environmentally Friendly Products
What is sustainability? It’s not just a buzzword anymore. Many people and companies have had their eyes on sustainability, being green or environmentally friendly. But how do we achieve it?
What Does Sustainability Mean?
It’s not just a buzzword anymore. Many people and companies have had their eyes on sustainability, being green or environmentally friendly. In the United States alone we generate over 292 million tons of trash per year and growing. If you’re trying to be mindful of your environmental impact, it makes sense to look for eco-friendly products as an alternative to disposable items. But since so many products from cleaning supplies, beauty products, and even sheet sets have “green” claims on their packaging, it can be hard to recognize which ones are truly sustainable.
We actually prefer to use the term “sustainable” rather than “eco-friendly”. Saying something is eco-friendly would imply that it has zero negative impact on the environment. In 9.5/10 cases, this just isn’t true. It’s nearly impossible to manufacture anything at all without affecting the environment in some way. The term “eco-friendly” is also considered a greenwashing term, and the FTC has strict guidelines on eco-friendly claims.
Environmental stewardship at Color Glo
Since the beginning of Color Glo International, we have put a focus on a very relevant attribute to our company which is our commitment to the environment and our commitment to being a GREEN Company. Our environment is a growing concern and special factors are often taken into consideration when a potential customer is choosing a company for repair and/or restoration.
This is where Color Glo shines and excels. Special attention is given now to these considerations and can be used to our advantage highlighting the continued implementation and research of Color Glo International’s Environmental impact on products (subject to strict quality controls according to ASTM standards). This led us to the creation of color-based eco-friendly, water-based, odorless, and nontoxic products. If your household pet were to accidentally get into some of them, it will not harm them.
Our policy
Our environmental policy is based on the belief that no one operates in isolation. Everyone shares the same earth, and everything we do matters to those around us. At Color Glo International, we put people first. The health, safety, and welfare of our customers, employees, and the people of the communities we serve are paramount. That is why we take our commitment to environmental stewardship seriously and have developed specific principles to guide us in our work. At Color Glo, we will ensure that our employees & franchisees have the training, skills, and knowledge necessary to adhere to these principles.
More About Sustainability in Products
It is much easier to adjust to an eco-conscious lifestyle than you think (and there's more to it than recycling your plastics and composting at home). BUT, for many people, making environmentally-conscious purchasing decisions is overshadowed by social, political, and/or economical factors whereby everyday survival is prioritized over trying to save the planet. It’s sad but true. And we often think it won’t affect us as we are very much an immediate gain type of society vs thinking for the future.
For those of us privileged enough to be living in first-world countries, sustainable shopping alternatives are widely accessible. Not adapting to and embracing an eco-mindset is quickly becoming a social ‘shame’.
Although increased media exposure and social shaming are a step in the right direction, tackling climate change on a global scale remains a steep challenge. Equate this trying to get every smoker on earth to step flicking cigarettes on the ground. It’s a form of litter that many people could care less bout. But, more and more businesses are adopting sustainable development practices in an effort to promote economic growth, environmental safety, and social benefits.
According to Forbes, 77% of Australian and American people would like to learn how to live more sustainably.
Corporate Sustainability Development Goals
There are 17 Sustainable Development Goals that are guidelines established by the United Nations in the “2030 Agenda”. These were designed to solve current environmental and social problems such as eradicating poverty and protecting natural resources.
The only way to achieve these goals is with the participation and cooperation of governments, the private sector, institutions, and people like you and I.
A shortlist of some of the prominent Sustainable Development Goals are:
Eradicate poverty
According to the World Bank, a large majority of people around the world still live in extreme poverty, preventing them from enjoying a decent standard of living. The creation of more job opportunities and innovative solutions is what this principle/goal looks for in order to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development.
Affordable and clean energy
Sustainable development relies on the use of clean energy sources in order to ensure economic growth and social benefits. Maintaining environmental friendliness is the top priority here, so this goal focuses on promoting the use of renewable energy sources and making it as accessible as possible for all communities.
Responsible Consumption and Production
At this point, everyone knows that the existing levels of global consumption and production are causing serious environmental damage.
Some brief examples are:
– Air Pollution
– Water pollution
– Soil pollution
– Plastic pollution
– Loss of biodiversity
It is widely believed that many of these problems could be tackled if the economic sector adopted more sustainable practices and in turn, reduced carbon footprints and consumption of natural resources.
Consumers also have the responsibility of embracing sustainable practices – the aim that this goal promotes.
Climate Action
Climate change is the result of excessive greenhouse gasses causing environmental problems such as:
– Stronger hurricanes
– Rising sea levels
– Global warming
Climate change has and will affect everyone around the world whether our political leaders acknowledge it or believe in it or not. Sustainable development will only be possible with low-carbon economies and solutions such as new technologies to help combat and mitigate these problems. And the problems are mounting and growing on a daily basis.
How We All Can Subscribe to Sustainability
How do we achieve the impossible? It starts with everyone doing their part… If you’re still unsure about how sustainable development goals can be incorporated into our society, here are a few examples that highlight the balance between economic activities, social benefits, and, environmental protection.
Recycling
A great example of sustainable development in all its glory. This activity uses materials such as aluminum, paper, and electronic devices and turns them into valuable new materials. The very least that any society can do is participate in recycling.
Renewable energy production
Using renewable energy sources such as wind, sun, hydropower, biofuel, and others to produce electricity is becoming an increasingly common market opportunity. Clean and renewable energy sources are crucial for sustainable development as they don’t emit greenhouse gases, helping to prevent global warming and health diseases.
Sustainable farming
Conventional farming comprises many practices that are harmful to the environment.
Some of these practices include:
– Monoculture farming
– Using synthetic pesticides and fertilizers that pollute the air, water, and soil.
Sustainable farming utilizes crop rotation in order to reduce the pressure on soils with environmentally friendly techniques. These techniques are better for both the farmers’ and the consumers’ long-term well-being.
Sustainable Construction
Sustainable construction is referred to as using:
– Sustainable materials
– Recycled materials
– Water and energy-efficient appliances
There are many other practices that are not only more environmentally friendly, but also more cost-effective in comparison to conventional construction.
A final thought
Sustainability in our lives and sustainable development goals in our businesses and in our society is brutally important. We are seeing the negative effects of our non-sustainable focused lifestyle over the generations. Our landfills are overflowing, and our oceans and lakes are polluted. Our atmosphere contains unhealthy toxins and has deteriorated exposing us to more damaging environmental influences, like gamma and harmful sun rays. And this is only the tip of the iceberg - speaking of… they are melting due to global warming, which is depleting the world of natural environments for nature to take its course.
All of the environmental and social challenges we face in sustainability are an opportunity for businesses to create new and better services, products, and technologies that support their economic growth and solve these problems.
Another great incentive is the cost savings that arise from adopting sustainable practices and using sustainable materials.
The Color Glo philosophy
To come full circle in our exploration of these concepts, it is important for us to not only show a grateful heart but to pay it forward as best we can. Color Glo International operates on a global level with franchise operations in nearly 50 countries. We engineer our products to be as sustainable and healthy as possible, in recycled containers that can then be used again.
The core philosophy of Color Glo as a mottle is “Renew Vs. Replace”. Our franchisees specialized in helping bring your old weathered items back to new while helping to maintain our environment and social responsibility.
Environmentally Friendly Products
Safe to Use in Your Home, Office, and Much More! Are you looking for furniture or automotive interior restoration? Color Glo International is environment friendly and uses water-based products that are easy to apply, durable, and safe to use in your home or office. Our special water-based formulas deliver extraordinary results from our professionally trained team of Color Glo Specialists across our global franchise locations.
Entrepreneur 500 Top Low Cost & Home-Based Franchises
Minneapolis, MN Color Glo International was once again recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® in two additional categories in 2022.
Color Glo International® Named In The Top Low Cost & Home-Based Franchises of 2022 By Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® Ranking
Minneapolis, MN Color Glo International was once again recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® in two additional categories in 2022. Entrepreneur 500 is the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
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Home-based franchise business
Color Glo International is proud to be ranked in the top franchises that offer you the freedom of working from home or on the go. Color Glo ranked 104/500 - see our ranking.
The franchise world offers a variety of opportunities that can be run from home or from a car, truck, van, or another vehicle. So if you're ready to ditch the office, retail space, or warehouse world, check out our home-based and mobile franchise opportunity!
Companies on Entrepreneur’s list are ranked based on how they scored in the 2022 Franchise 500 evaluation, which analyzes companies based on 150-plus data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Color Glo International ranked 370/500 on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500.
Benefits of working from home
The commute is from bed to coffee pot, to office.
You can multitask. Have lunch when you like, where you like. Do a load of laundry or play with Fido.
You have more control over your schedule.
Leases and rent are not required. Though your business could rent an office in your home extra tax benefits.
Then, there are more tax benefits.
The startup cost is lower. No brick and mortar headaches.
There are no office politics. It’s just you…
You set the tone for future partners. You are the role model.
Top Low-Cost Franchise
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Low-Cost Franchises
Color Glo International is also proud to simultaneously rank in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Top Low-Cost Franchises for 2022. See Color Glo’s ranking (rank number 69) in the 2022 Top Franchises for Less Than $100,000.
About the ranking
Don’t think you can afford to open a franchise? Think again. There are actually franchise opportunities available for a wide variety of investment levels. Even if your budget is limited, your options are myriad. Especially with Color Glo International.
In this list, companies are ranked based on the scores they received in Entrepreneur’s 2022 Franchise 500 ranking. Again, this was a comprehensive analysis that looked 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. A company’s placement on this list does not necessarily mean that it will be able to start the business for less than $100,000, but simply that it is reasonably possible for some (without financing and without adding onto or converting an existing business).
Franchise with Color Glo
Color Glo has franchisees all over the nation and licensed franchise operations all over the world - in fact in more than 40 countries. Some U.S.-based franchisees can start their own business with Color Glo for as low as $56,000 - $61,000.
Over its 43 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.
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
Whether you are interested in a home-based business, a low start-up cost business or you simply love providing affordable solutions to your clientele - Color Glo is a viable option for you.
Color Glo International Ranked On Franserve Fran-Tastic 500 2022
As a doorway for many people looking to be their own boss, FRANSERVE knows that franchise ownership changes lives. Color Glo International is proud to once again be on the annual FRAN-TASTIC 500 list.
Color Glo International® Ranked On FRANSERVE Fran-Tastic 500 2022
Minneapolis, MN Color Glo International recently ranked in FRANSERVE Fran-Tastic 500, 2022.
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! Like every year, they had a lot of nominations and are delighted to announce the winners!
Color Glo International is once again proud to be on that list.
Benefits of Franchising
What if you could have all the benefits of being an entrepreneur with the resources of a bigger company? Opening a franchise might just be the right path for you.
“Franchising helps people change their lives and take control of their future. It’s a community that celebrates the Life-Work Balance. A brand that makes our annual “FRAN-TASTIC 500” list shows that it values a fun and rewarding lifestyle and emphasizes people fulfill their dreams of business ownership through franchising. It’s a brand that deserves recognition for going the extra mile and for being, well, fran-tastic!”
Guided independence
For many entrepreneurial-minded people, franchising allows them the opportunity to do what they love white running their own business. One literally can search through the thousands of franchise opportunities out there and vet the one that is right for them. Franchising is a great way to start a business when you want to work for yourself but have only a little idea of how to start it.
Benefits of big business
For those that are less business savvy and worried about small business woes, franchising will help you navigate bureaucracy and gain advice about how to handle certain situations that other franchisees may have faced before you.
You’ll also reap the benefits of getting access to group discounts on marketing materials and having a team to help build your brand locally as well as nationally. It’s a great way for new entrepreneurs to start their own businesses while still having the resources of a bigger company.
Work with friends and family
While this may not be for everyone, one of the nicest benefits of being a franchise owner is the ability to work alongside your friends and loved ones. Some people long to get away from their everyday crew, but most of us would love to be able to choose our closest peeps as our co-workers.
Less risk is required
There are brilliant founders and entrepreneurs out there that started incredible ideas from scratch. When you develop a new business idea and build it from the ground up, there will be failures that will cost money, time, energy, and frustration. With a franchise, these typical pitfalls can either be avoided or mitigated because you have a turnkey solution to plug into.
Access to help and training
When you work alone, you also solve problems alone. It can feel like you’re trapped on an island at times. There may be nowhere to turn when you need advice or things get tough. Your only knowledge resource may be your competitors.
In a franchise system, you can rest assured there are a bunch of other business owners in your circle whom you can consider partners. They have a collective experience that you can turn to for help. Franchisors provide franchisees with training in all major areas of their new business as well. They also stay by their side with advanced training to help them stay on top of your business as it grows.
The support system is second to none, specifically for franchise companies with a track record of successfully supporting their franchises for many years. Color Glo International could not be more proud to rank on this list, yet again.
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
Considering opening a franchise? Inquire with Color Glo International about one of the national top low-cost franchises and top home-based franchise solutions available.
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.
Should I Purchase A Franchise Business in 2023?
The economy is looking good and there are exciting franchise opportunities out there for every investment level and interest. If you have been putting off making a change, 2023 is your year. Here are 22 reasons to buy a franchise in 2023.
There’s good news when it comes to buying a franchise business
We’re officially near the end of the first quarter of 2023. Can you believe it? We assume your resolutions, diets, and workouts are in full swing. Many people have resolved to make big moves and become business owners this year themselves, but have fearful doubts about the uncertain climate. January 2023 has felt unpleasantly similar to the start of last year, yet again. We’ve moved past the coronavirus lockdowns but are experiencing inflation and other financial squeezes.
Be this as it may, doom and gloom are not the trending themes in the economy. The economy is looking good and there are exciting franchise opportunities out there for every investment level and interest. If you have been putting off making a change, 2023 is your year. Infact, in an economy suffering from inflation, a CGI franchise is a great option as your services will offer repair and refurbishment at over half the cost of replacement form many clients looking to save some money.
Here are 22 reasons to buy a franchise in 2023.
Economy
There is actually a lot of great news out there in economic land. If trying to still analyze the situation, here are some things to consider from Franchisewire.com.
Unemployment rates fell to 3.9% (or 0.8% points) last month which is a new low for the pandemic time period. At its highest rate, unemployment was 14.8% in April 2020.
Supply chain issues still exist but are continuing to get resolved.
Consumer confidence has increased and there has been no slowing in consumer spending.
The Conference Board forecasts that U.S. Real gross domestic product growth will rise to 6.5 percent (annualized rate) in Q4 2021, vs. 2.1 percent growth in Q3 2021 and that 2021 annual growth will come in at 5.6 percent (year-over-year).
The stock market continues to hit record levels with the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting record highs in the first week of January of 36,952.65.
These are just simple facts.
Recent financial data
Spring will bring sunshine, flowers, and new financial data. Every year franchisors are required to update their Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD) within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year. As a result, figures and reporting for 2020 get pushed down and in many cases replaced with stronger and robust 2021 financial data.
Resignations include corporate executives
The pandemic has made many realize that they strive for a better life. By better, we mean “within your control”. Over a half million people have shifted toward self-employment during the pandemic and that number continues to be on the rising trend. Purchasing a franchise business offers a great way for you to improve your lifestyle by calling the shots and building the life you love. Here’s why should be excited about buying a franchise in 2023 over staying at a corporate job.
You can reap what you sew. Period.
You can choose your own business culture, appearance, and attitude.
You don’t have to accept the status quo. Rock it how you like to do it.
You can find freedom and autonomy.
You won’t be called back to the office. The office is next to the coffee pot at home.
Franchise business for everyone
With more than 4,000 franchises to choose from, it can be bewildering how to narrow the list or even your category of interest down to just a couple. The good news is that there are a lot of options out there. But there are also several ways to get your goals more in line with your needs and lifestyle.
If you prefer working remotely, there are many work-from-home franchises to choose from.
If remote work is too isolating and the comradery of a small team is more compelling, then light industrial office space franchises are great options.
Prefer face-to-face customer interactions and moving around? You can choose from a plethora of mobile franchises.
Investing in a brick-and-mortar franchise can be a great way to become a pillar of your community.
Color Glo International Franchise Opportunities
If all of the above potential scenarios sound like something you’d like to build your own special mix of into your life, then becoming a Color Glo International franchisee might be your particular cup of tea. Our franchise owners enjoy working with customers and helping people renew things that may have otherwise cost them a fortune. Most CGI customers have smiles from ear to ear!
Our teams are largely remote and work from van or company vehicles, though some have designed unique business concepts that involve a physical location. We have options in our franchise agreement with you that truly make it a customizable opportunity to scale and grow.
Franchise awards
Color Glo International is recognized nationally and globally for its success in transforming people’s lives through affordable, turn-key franchise business solutions. Most recently, Color Glo International was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
We have also been recognized as a top home-based franchise business opportunity by Entrepreneur. Another national franchise ranking company is Franchise Times, in which Color Glo International ranks 88/400. We have also ranked on the Franchise Times Top 200 as well as Entrepreneur’s Best Franchises for Veterans.
ABOUT CGI INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CGI International, Inc.’s unique and proprietary products and award-winning network of licensed service providers across the globe are restoring the types of materials that are most commonly found in every type of automobile, aircraft, boat, and in residential as well as commercial furnishings. In addition, their products are used daily in the restoration of numerous materials in commercial as well as residential buildings.
CGI Ranked On Entrepreneur Franchise 500® Ranking 2022
Color Glo International was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
Color Glo International® Named One Of The Top Franchises of 2022 By Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® Ranking
Minneapolis, MN Color Glo International was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 43rd annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2022 Franchise 500® ranks Color Glo International as 370 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.
In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 43-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation, including 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.
“Every year we take extraordinary pride in celebrating the companies that are honored in our Franchise 500® list and the 2022 list was no exception. The past year has been unlike any in recent memory and the franchise systems who made the 2022 Franchise 500® earned their place by not only teaching us something about franchising but about entrepreneurship.”
Over its 43 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.
To view CGI in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/500/2022/8. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2022 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands on January 11th.
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
What You Need To Know About ISO 9001 Certification
CGI International, Incorporated, a 40+-year-old leading Franchisor, Licensor, Manufacturer, and Distributor of Cleaning Products for the Restoration of Leather and Vinyl Materials has achieved ISO 9001: certification.
Why ISO 9001?
ISO 9001 sets out the criteria for a quality management system and is the only standard in the family that can be certified as well (although this is not a requirement). It can be used by any organization, large or small, regardless of its field of activity. In fact, there are over one million companies and organizations in over 170 countries certified to ISO 9001.
This standard is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation and implication of top management, the process approach, and continual improvement. These principles are explained in more detail in ISO’s quality management principles. Using ISO 9001 helps ensure that customers get consistent, good quality products and services, which in turn brings many business benefits.
ISO 9001: Certification
The ISO 9000 series certification addresses various aspects of quality management and also sets out the requirements of a quality management system. Color Glo International demonstrates its ongoing commitment to quality, and to achieve long-term success by seeking certifications, accreditations, and testimonials about our systems, products, and processes.
ISO 9001: specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization
needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide a product that meets customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, and
aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including processes for continual improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
Color Glo In the Press
CGI International, Incorporated, a 40+-year-old leading Franchisor, Licensor, Manufacturer, and Distributor of Cleaning Products for the Restoration of Leather and Vinyl Materials has achieved ISO 9001: certification. CGI International, Inc. has been awarded this designation by SAI Global, meeting the guidelines set out by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). CGI International, Inc. has been evaluated on its commitment to continuous quality management and improvement of its operations, and quality management and manufacturing of market-based policy solutions and products.
This certification recognizes CGI International, Inc.’s commitment to quality assurance in manufacturing processes, products, and service delivery for its Licensees and the final customer providers, including some of the world’s largest companies. CGI International, Inc. is committed to total customer satisfaction by providing CGI International, Inc. products and services on-time with exceptional quality, reliability, and performance.
ISO Certification
SAI, one of the world’s leading international standards, testing, registration, and certification organizations, performed a rigorous audit to ensure CGI International, Inc.’s quality commitment and conformance to the ISO 9001 requirements.
“SAI is pleased to partner with CGI International, Inc. in its ISO certification process. CGI International, Inc. has built a solid foundation across all of its business functions and manufacturing processes that ensure its commitment to quality management and improvement,”.
This ISO certification supports CGI International, Inc.’s corporate objectives while reinforcing a culture of excellence. As CGI International, Inc. continues to expand in markets around the world, the ISO quality framework will assure their current and future service provider customers that they will continue to receive the highest quality products and consistently high-quality service from CGI International, Inc.
ABOUT CGI INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CGI International, Inc.’s unique and proprietary products and award-winning network of licensed service providers across the globe are restoring the types of materials that are most commonly found in every type of automobile, aircraft, boat, and in residential as well as commercial furnishings. In addition, their products are used daily in the restoration of numerous materials in commercial as well as residential buildings.
How To Deodorize Your Furniture in 2023
Your sofa and cloth furniture attract odors from pets, spills, smells, and daily scents in your home.
Your sofa and cloth furniture attract odors from pets, spills, smells, and daily scents in your home. The odors can be severe or may manifest as a slightly unpleasant musty smell, then progress as time passes. Fabric sofa upholstery is more prone to odor absorption since it is more permeable than leather and vinyl.
The upholstery doesn't usually require deep cleaning if it is otherwise unsoiled. Deodorizing is a simple process that entails first soaking up the odor, then disposing of it before the fabric can reabsorb it. Depending on the cause and severity, it may take more than one cleaning to completely remove the odor. A task that many people do not plan for or enjoy doing.
Upholstered Sofas & Chairs
First step. Vacuum the sofa with an upholstery brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Remove all dust, hair, and debris from your piece of furniture. This is of utmost importance. Remove cushions, if possible, and vacuum both sides.
Sprinkle baking soda on the upholstered areas of the sofa. Like vinegar, this is a miracle of nature that will do wonders for your sofa or chair. Remove seat and backing cushions and set them aside. Sprinkle the fabric beneath the cushions and the cushions with the soda. Apply enough baking soda to leave a lightly visible residue on the entire sofa.
Leave the baking soda on the sofa for at least 15 minutes, or overnight for severe odors. The baking soda absorbs the smells from the fabric and cushions. It’s like magic!
Vacuum the sofa a second time to remove the baking soda residue. Use a clean bag or empty the vacuum canister first, since the baking soda will quickly fill it up.
Blue fabric sofa.
Leather Sofas
Wipe up any spill that can result in a bad odor immediately with a damp rag. Wipe it dry so you don’t see a residual stain.
Combine a teaspoon of liquid neutral soap, such as Castille or saddle soap, with 1 cup of warm water. Wipe down the sofa with soapy water. Wipe only the smelly area or clean the entire sofa if necessary, wiping only a small area at a time.
Use a rag moistened with clear water to wipe away any soap residue. Immediately wipe dry with a soft, dry rag.
Apply an enzyme leather cleaner if an odor remains. Follow the package instructions for the correct use of the particular brand. Generally, these products are sprayed on the leather and allowed to dry.
The enzymes break down odor-causing bacteria.
Pro-Tip
Clean up spills on the upholstery immediately. Food items can leave behind rotten odors, while even water can create a musty odor. Use a clean towel to soak as much liquid from the sofa as possible.
Some sofa cushions are machine washable, which can help eliminate odors deep within. Always refer to the care tag on the cushions or underside of the sofa for washing instructions specific to your sofa.
When home remedies aren’t enough
It could be time to call the experts if your pet’s accidents remain a problem. A stain- and odor-free floor is an important part of home maintenance. Not only does it help with the value of your home, but pet feces and urine can pose a health hazard to those who are living in the house.
After you’ve dealt with the stains, make sure that your pets are happy and healthy. Consider speaking with your vet on ways to deal with accidents in the house.
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Color Glo International Ranked 88/400 In Franchise Times
Color Glo International has ranked in the 88th position out of 400 in Franchise Times Top 400. This ranks Color Glo 16 positions better than the previous year’s ranking.
Color Glo International® Ranked 88/400 In Franchise Times
Color Glo International has ranked in the 88th position out of 400 in Franchise Times Top 400. This ranks Color Glo 16 positions better than the previous year’s ranking.
“The Franchise Times Top 400 is one of the most comprehensive rankings of the top 400 largest U.S franchise systems. We’re elated to once again, not only rank, but improve our ranking for our franchisees.”
Franchise Times Methodology
The Franchise Times Top 400 is an annual ranking of the 400 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.
The Research Process
They began in late April with their first email and a Top 400 survey, which contains contacts from a wide range of databases dating back to 1999.
They then entered all the survey information into their database, and during that process, they update their records with any changes to ownership, top executives, addresses, etc.
They verify that survey information is being reported accurately by reconciling sales, units, and unit volumes to prior years from our database. If any discrepancies are found we contact the person who completed the survey to verify the information submitted is correct.
To qualify, a company must be a legal U.S. franchise. Franchisees must own at least 15 percent of the company’s total units. The company must also be based in the United States, or have at least 10 percent of its total units in the United States.
Systemwide sales are defined as the total sales for both franchise and company units. Those sales figures should represent sales to customers, and not corporate sales to franchisees or prospective franchisees, such as royalty revenue or franchise fees.
If two companies reported the same systemwide sales, the higher ranking is given to the company with the most units. Preference is also given to companies that voluntarily report their systemwide sales, rather than those companies for which sales figures must be estimated.
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 Top Home-Based Franchise 2021
Color Glo International Ranked Top Home-Based Franchise in 2021.
Color Glo International® Ranked On Entrepreneur Franchise 500 2021 Top Home-Based Franchise
Color Glo International ranks in the top franchises that offer you the freedom of working from home or on the go. In the Entrepreneur’s Top Home-based franchise 500, Color Glo ranks 93 out of 500.
“As a family-based business that has supported our generations, we are very proud to rank on this list of businesses that offers other families the freedom to control their own business from the flexibility of their home.”
Understanding The Ranking
The franchise world offers a variety of opportunities that can be run from your home, car, truck, van, or another vehicle. So for entrepreneur-minded people that are ready to ditch the office, retail shop, warehouse space, or other confining walls, a home-based franchise business idea may be for you!
Companies on this list were ranked based on how they scored in the 2021 Franchise 500 evaluation, which analyzes companies based on 150-plus data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.
Color Glo International proudly has passed these tests of offering a turn-key solution for business owners that meet several different criteria.
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 Top Global Franchise 500
Color Glo International has ranked #363 in the Top Global Franchises.
Color Glo International® Ranked On Entrepreneur 2021 Top Global Franchises
After a year unlike any other, Entrepreneur.com is proud to present Entrepreneur’s 42nd annual Franchise 500® ranking. 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. Color Glo International has ranked #363 in the Top Global Franchises.
“Year after year, Color Glo International continues to offer a franchise solution that is grounded in product, process and customer demand. We are proud to once again be listed on the top 500 global franchise list.”
Understanding The Ranking
The ranking process begins with gathering the data. Starting in June 2020, Entrepreneur asked franchisors to fill out our online form and submit a copy of their current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) or Canadian Disclosure Document. Once again they broke the previous year’s record, with 1,116 companies supplying all the required information. Submissions are 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.
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
CGI Ranked On Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Top Low-Cost Franchise 2021
Minneapolis, MN Color Glo International recently ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Top Low-Cost Franchise, 2021.
Color Glo International® Ranked On Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Top Low-Cost Franchise 2021
Minneapolis, MN Color Glo International recently ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Top Low-Cost Franchise, 2021.
2021 Top Franchises for Less Than $100,000 Ranking. A complimentary ranking to 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. The top low-cost franchise ranking is a testament to CGI’s diversity and commitment to offering affordable and sustainable turnkey business solutions.
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.
About The Top Franchises for Less Than $100,000
Some people rule out franchises because they think they can’t afford them. There are actually franchise opportunities available for a wide variety of investment levels. Even if your budget is limited, your options are myriad. To get an idea of all the affordable options the franchise world has to offer, Entrepreneur put together a list of the top 100 franchises that can be started for less than $100,000 (but more than $50,000).
These companies are ranked based on the scores they received in Entrepreneur’s 2021 Franchise 500 ranking, a comprehensive analysis that looked 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. On that list, 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.
A company’s placement on this list does not mean that all franchisees will be able to start the business for less than $100,000, but simply that it is reasonably possible for some (without financing and without adding onto or converting an existing business). For reference, we list the full initial investment range from each company’s franchise disclosure document (FDD).
“Color Glo International is pleased to have ranked on Entrepreneur’s Top Low-Cost Franchises 2021 for under $100,000. We’re proud to offer affordable, attainable solutions to so many entrepreneurs. ”
To view Color Glo international in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/toplow-under100k.
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 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.
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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.
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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