Color Glo

Color Glo

Franzy VerifiedInformation based on 2026 FDD

Commercial Services · Other Commercial Services

Investment min
$80.8K
Total: $80.8K–$96.4K
Avg gross revenue
$95.8K
Unit-level, 2026
Franchise fee
$45.5K
Veteran discount available
Royalty
10%
of gross revenue
Locations
53
Franchising since 1983

Description

What is Color Glo?

Leather, vinyl, and fabric restoration for auto interiors, furniture, aircraft, and commercial upholstery

Color Glo stands as a pioneering force in the leather, vinyl, and fabric restoration industry, offering specialized repair and reconditioning services that breathe new life into worn or damaged surfaces. Since 1975, this innovative franchise has built a sterling reputation for transforming everything from automotive interiors and furniture to commercial upholstery with remarkable precision and expertise.

What sets Color Glo apart is their proprietary restoration techniques and advanced color-matching technology, allowing franchisees to deliver results that consistently exceed customer expectations. Their services extend beyond simple repairs, offering complete restoration solutions that can save customers thousands compared to replacement costs.

The franchise caters to multiple revenue streams, including partnerships with auto dealerships, furniture retailers, aircraft companies, and direct residential customers. This diversified approach provides franchisees with stable business opportunities across various market segments.

As a Color Glo franchise owner, you'll receive comprehensive training in their proven restoration techniques, proprietary products, and business operations. The company's established presence and nearly five decades of industry experience provide a solid foundation for success, while their ongoing support ensures franchisees stay at the forefront of restoration technology and business practices.

This business model is ideal for entrepreneurs who appreciate craftsmanship and take pride in delivering transformative results that consistently amaze customers. With the growing emphasis on sustainability and cost-effective solutions, Color Glo's services align perfectly with modern consumer preferences for restoration over replacement.
  • Leather & vinyl restoration
  • Multi-industry B2B focus
  • Auto dealership services
  • Aviation & marine interiors
  • Repair over replacement
  • Mobile restoration services

Location Analysis

Where Color Glo wins

Color Glo operates as a mobile, van-based service, eliminating the need for retail storefronts and instead clustering around commercial account density. The input provides no strongest regions, top states, or top markets, so the brand's current geographic footprint remains undisclosed. Clustering patterns indicate that territories form around automotive dealership clusters, collision and reconditioning shops, and fleet operators, with secondary concentrations near aviation FBOs, private airfields, and marine harbors—all aligned with Color Glo's leather, vinyl, and plastic restoration verticals. International expansion proceeds through master license or distributor arrangements rather than company-owned density. The ideal customer base skews heavily B2B: franchised and independent dealerships, aviation and marine operators, hospitality and healthcare facilities with high-wear upholstery, and consumers owning higher-value vehicles, boats, or leather furniture worth repairing. The brand publishes no minimum population or income thresholds, emphasizing instead that viability rests on commercial account volume within a practical mobile driving radius. Location requirements call for a home base or small storage space, an equipped service vehicle, completion of training, and a defined territory. Without review data or verified regional performance, candidates must conduct territory-level due diligence: map dealership and commercial account density, assess competitive saturation, and confirm that routing economics support sustainable revenue before selecting a territory.
Total Locations
53
Franchise units
53
Corporate locations
0
Avg. sq. footage
N/A

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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind Color Glo

Avg gross revenue$95,849
Investment range$80,800 – $96,375
Investment midpoint$88,588
Brand fund—
Royalty10%
Franchise fee$45,500
Min. net worth$50,000
Min. liquid capital$150,000

Veteran discount available

Color Glo participates in a veteran discount program on the franchise fee. Ask your Franzy advisor or the brand for current eligibility and terms.

Color Glo presents a home-based, mobile service model with an initial investment between $80,800 and $96,375, anchored by a $45,500 franchise fee that accounts for roughly half of total startup capital. Founded in 1975, the brand carries nearly five decades of history, though its current 53-unit footprint suggests modest growth velocity relative to its age. The disclosed gross revenue of $95,849 indicates typical top-line activity for a single unit, but revenue figures alone offer no visibility into operating expenses, technician labor, product costs, or net profitability—making it essential that candidates secure item-19 financial performance representations and model margin assumptions independently. The mobile, B2B-focused operation reduces real estate overhead and inventory holding, yet introduces complexity around route density, commercial account acquisition, and vehicle maintenance. Scalability depends on securing repeat contracts with dealerships, collision shops, aviation FBOs, and marine operators—relationships that require technical skill, color-matching precision, and consistent service quality. The lower unit count may reflect selective franchisee recruitment or competitive pressure from independent restoration providers. Prospective investors should validate territory exclusivity, renewal rates among commercial accounts, average ticket size, and typical ramp-to-breakeven timelines before committing capital.
Did you know? Color Glo, a commercial services franchise specializing in leather, vinyl, and plastic restoration, requires an initial investment ranging from $80,800 to $96,375. The franchise fee is set at $45,500. Founded in 1975, the brand operates through mobile, home-based units serving B2B and consumer accounts.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

The model

How Color Glo works

01
Ownership
Part-Time (Executive)

Owner stays in an executive role — sets strategy, hires a manager, and oversees crews. Typically 5–20 hr/wk after ramp; many keep their day job.

Full-Time

Owner runs the business as their primary job — leads the team day-to-day on the ground, 40+ hr/wk.

02
Revenue
Revenue model not specified.
03
Customer
B2B

Sells to businesses, contractors, or property owners.

B2C

Sells directly to consumers and homeowners.

Mixed

Serves both businesses and consumers.

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$80.8K–$96.4K
Most common
$80,800
Minimum
$88,588
Midpoint
$96,375
Maximum

The investment range midpoint (from range reported on Item 7) is $88,588 and financing can reduce cash-at-close by 80–90%.

FDD Item 19

Average gross sales

Avg
$74.1K
YOY change (2024 -> 2026)
+52%

According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Color Glo has an average gross revenue of $95.8K. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)

Over time

Franchise footprint

-24% YoY
53 units open as of 2026 FDD-17 in last 12 mo

2026 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Color Glo's 2026 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a Color Glo franchise typically ranges between $80,800.00 and $96,375.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2026. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

Color Glo
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