Creative Colors vs All Night Auto Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Creative Colors vs All Night Auto including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Creative Colors Franchise
All Night Auto Franchise
Investment $179,125 - $266,650$150,000 - $245,000
Franchise Fee $49,500$25,000
Royalty Fee 7.5%-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 1980-
Year Franchised 1991-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee up to 20% of current fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Creative Colors Franchise
All Night Auto Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Creative Colors Franchise
    All Night Auto Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Creative Colors Franchise
    All Night Auto Franchise
    Training Franchisee must participate in an initial training and familiarization course of three weeks duration held in Mokena, IL. You'll learn sales and marketing techniques, financial controls, upholstery coloring, restoration and repair methods, and other administrative and operational aspects of the Creative Colors International business. In addition, a Creative Colors International field representative will spend one week with you in your territory around the time your business commences operations to help you get started. On-The-Job Training: 40+ hours Classroom Training: 120+ hours -
    Support As a Creative Colors International franchise owner, you'll receive periodic visits from a trained field representative, who will provide guidance and quality control, and answer any questions you may have. In addition, you will receive a copy of the Creative Colors International Confidential Operations Manual, Training Manual and Employee Manual, which covers the policies and procedures involved in running your business. As the manuals are updated, revisions will be made available to you. And, of course, we'll be only a phone call away for answers to questions that arise during the day-to-day operation of your franchise, as well as having our Intranet available 24/7. Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Creative Colors Franchise
    All Night Auto Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Creative Colors

    In 1980, Jim and JoAnn Foster answered an ad in their local paper that described a new technique for dyeing vinyl and leather. The couple bought the license to use the technique in their area and began J&J's Creative Colors. To strengthen their business, the Fosters began researching, practicing and refining various techniques for repairing vinyl, leather and plastic, incorporating them into their business. J&J's worked with automobile, boat and recreational vehicle dealers, making repairs at the dealers' lots. The company began franchising in 1990 under the name Creative Colors International. Now franchisees across the country use the Fosters' techniques to repair the interiors of various vehicles at dealer lots before they are sold.We have a goal to reach 500 units nationwide in US, adding 100 units over next 4 years

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a single Creative Colors International Franchised Business is $95,125 to $122,250. This includes $84,000 that must be paid to the Franchisor.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of an Area Development Creative Colors International franchised business is $179,125 to $266,650. This includes $168,000 that must be paid the Franchisor. The fee paid to the Franchisor covers the initial area development fee for 3 Franchised Businesses you will own and operate plus the Start-Up Fee for the 1st Franchised Business you open. For each additional Franchised Business you open, your investment is an additional $44,500 you must pay the franchisor.
    Veteran Incentives  $1,500 off franchise fee

    "Entrepreneur
    #410 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About All Night Auto

    At All Night Auto Auto Repair we are open later to serve you better, until 10pm Monday through Thursday and until 9pm on Friday. We service all makes & models, foreign and domestic, cars & trucks. You will find great auto repair coupon specials for brakes, oil change, muffler/exhaust and more. We have purchased all new top of the line Hunter Engineering Equipment. In addition, we have the latest wheel alignment software in the industry.

    At All Night Auto Repair we offer comprehensive auto repair services designed to get you back on the road quickly and affordably and we are open late to help you get your fix your car when it's convenient for you! 

    Our shop services Ford, Chrysler, GM, and most domestic and imported cars, trucks, and SUVs. We specialize in preventative maintenance services like oil change, coolant flush, and brake inspections. We have highly qualified technicians for internal engine repair services, muffler repair and suspension/shocks/struts.