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The real numbers on owning a Creative Colors franchise
Mobile Upholstery Repair & Restoration Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$101,560–$125,625
Total fees
8.5% of sales
Outlets
70
Closure signals
1 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
What their own earnings claim actually says
Gross revenue data for 49 franchisees (26 multi-unit, 23 single-unit) and 2 company stores for full-year 2025. Multi-van average $637,911; single-van average $127,327. Historical data back to 1991 provided. Excludes operating expenses.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
2 non-renewals in 2025; 1 ceased operations (Florida). 4 transfers indicating some ownership instability.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $101,560–$125,625, including a $99,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Creative Colors franchise owners make?
Gross revenue data for 49 franchisees (26 multi-unit, 23 single-unit) and 2 company stores for full-year 2025. Multi-van average $637,911; single-van average $127,327. Historical data back to 1991 provided. Excludes operating expenses. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Creative Colors franchise failure rate?
2 non-renewals in 2025; 1 ceased operations (Florida). 4 transfers indicating some ownership instability.
Is a Creative Colors franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Creative Colors scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 36309-202604-07 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Creative Colors or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.