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The real numbers on owning a Color Me Mine franchise
Paint-Your-Own-Pottery Studio Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$219,180–$475,410
Total fees
6% of sales
Outlets
124
Closure signals
0 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
What their own earnings claim actually says
Gross revenue data 2023-2025 (97-109 outlets). Average revenue $443K-$513K. Top 20% averaged $736K-$819K. Bottom 20% averaged $235K-$282K. Net income 29.18% of gross. No earnings claims.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
Zero terminations/non-renewals last 3 years. 7 transfers 2025. Strong retention.
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Franchisor's framing: Gross revenue data 2023-2025 (97-109 outlets). Average revenue $443K-$513K. Top 20% averaged $7…
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $219,180–$475,410, including a $30,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Color Me Mine franchise owners make?
Gross revenue data 2023-2025 (97-109 outlets). Average revenue $443K-$513K. Top 20% averaged $736K-$819K. Bottom 20% averaged $235K-$282K. Net income 29.18% of gross. No earnings claims. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Color Me Mine franchise failure rate?
Zero terminations/non-renewals last 3 years. 7 transfers 2025. Strong retention.
Is a Color Me Mine franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Color Me Mine scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 35202-202512-07 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Color Me Mine or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.