Color Glo International
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Color Glo International franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 1981 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis, MN United States Source: franchise.org
Market leader in the restoration of Leather, Cloth, Vinyl, and plastics commonly found in the Automotive, Marine, Aviation and Home and Commercial furniture industries. Color Glo uses proprietary water based products developed in our own laboratories by our own chemists.
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Color Glo International franchise?
- The Color Glo International Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $80,800–$96,375 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 13). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Color Glo International initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $45,500 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 10). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Color Glo International charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $500 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Color Glo International disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Color Glo International FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 33). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Color Glo International locations are there?
- The FDD reports 53 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 41). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $80,800 – $96,375 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 3 separate groups: revenue for 53 territories; revenue and profit for 54 locations; profit and revenue for 53 locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets declined by 1 in 2025, to 53 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 13
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 10
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty Fee: 10% of gross sales or $500 per monthMain ongoing fee
13 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
3 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue · 53 locations
- Who is counted
- 53 franchised territories open for the entire 2025 Reporting Period
- Period
- Median
- Excluded
- Territories not open for the entire 2025 Reporting Period are excluded.
- Method
- Unaudited franchisee reports submitted to the franchisor; period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue and profit · 54 locations
- Who is counted
- Franchised territories open the entire 2024 Reporting Period
- Period
- High
- Excluded
- Territories open less than the applicable reporting period are excluded.
- Method
- Unaudited franchisee reports submitted to the franchisor; period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Profit and revenue · 53 locations
- Who is counted
- Franchised territories open the entire 2025 Reporting Period
- Period
- Median
- Excluded
- Territories open less than the applicable reporting period are excluded.
- Method
- Unaudited franchisee reports submitted to the franchisor; period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 41
Net −1 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($80,800 – $96,375) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units decreased from 54 to 53 in 2025. What drove the change?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 13
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 10
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 53 franchised territories open for the entire 2025 Reporting Period · PDF p. 33
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised territories open the entire 2024 Reporting Period · PDF p. 33; PDF p. 34
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised territories open the entire 2025 Reporting Period · PDF p. 34; PDF p. 33
- [6]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 41
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | cash | $10,000 |
| 2026 | accounts receivable | $0 |
| 2026 | inventories | $0 |
| 2026 | total current assets | $10,000 |
| 2026 | office equipment | $0 |
| 2026 | furniture and fixtures | $0 |
| 2026 | total property and equipment | $0 |
| 2026 | total assets | $10,000 |
| 2026 | current maturities of long-term debt | $0 |
| 2026 | accounts payable | $0 |
| 2026 | notes payable | $0 |
| 2026 | accrued expenses | $0 |
| 2026 | long-term debt, less current maturities | $0 |
| 2026 | sales and franchise fees | $0 |
| 2026 | cost of sales | $0 |
| 2026 | gross profit | $0 |
| 2026 | operating expenses | $0 |
| 2026 | operating income | $0 |
| 2026 | interest expense | $0 |
| 2026 | income before income taxes | $0 |
| 2026 | income taxes | $0 |
| 2026 | net income | $0 |
| 2026 | retained earnings at beginning of year | $0 |
| 2026 | accumulated depreciation | $0 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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