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Creative Colors International

Creative Colors International is recognized as the leader in the repair, reconditioning, protection, and color restoration of leather, vinyl, fabric, plastic and carpeting in the automotive, furniture, commercial, and residential markets.

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Flexible Home-based

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$50,000
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$101,380 – $122,911
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$125,000
Initial franchise fee
$59,500
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
7.5%
Advertising / brand fund
Ad/Marketing Fee: 1%
Other recurring fees
Not disclosed
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Flexible
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
Yes
Staffing
3
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
: Training and support program details: Our franchisees undergo an intense, hands-on 3-week training course at our Corporate Training Center, designed for both the franchise owner and one additional key employee. This immersive program covers all aspects of the business, followed by four days of in-field training, where a representative from CCI Headquarters will assist in the business startup, technical repairs, including sales and marketing support. Cost for Training: Lodging and airfare included: Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A Mentor following training: Yes Length of mentoring Franchisee: Ongoing
Ongoing support
Site selection: Yes Mentoring: Yes; Ongoing

Financing information

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Listed (per source data)

Financing information describes options the franchisor mentions. It is not a loan offer or approval; lenders decide based on your circumstances. An SBA directory listing does not mean any loan is guaranteed. What it means.

Brand facts

Founded
1980
Franchising since
1991
Franchised units
72
Company-owned units
3
Headquarters
Mokena, IL

Where it's offered

State-level availability as reported in source materials. A state being listed doesn't mean a territory is open near you — an advisor confirms specific areas with the franchisor.

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated January 28, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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