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Color Me Mine

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Color Me Mine system.

Color Me Mine
5140 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601-3100
800#: (888) 265-6764
Tel: (503) 254-2304
Fax: (503) 254-2306
E-mail: maria@colormemine.com
Web Site: www.colormemine.com
Contact: Ms. Maria Baker, Exec. Dir. Franchise Devel.


COLOR ME MINE is the world's leader in contemporary ceramics and crafts studios. Our comprehensive training and support system includes glazing, firing and design techniques, construction marketing, accounting services and manufacturing plants to ensure consistency and supply.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1992
First Franchise: 1996
Franchise Units: 99
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 100

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 20 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 35 in CA, 7 in NJ, 7 in PA

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 5
>Hispanic: 5
>Asian-American: 7
>Native American: 0
>Other: 5

Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 4 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,300-2,000 SF; SF, SC, RM, Entertainment Cent (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $50K
Total Investment: $97.5-185K
Average Total Investment: $141K
Minimum Net Worth: $150K

Fees
>Franchise: $25K
>Average Franchise Fee: $25K
>Royalty: 5%
>Advertising: 1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5/5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 15
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 11 Days at Home Office in North Hollywood, CA; 5 Days at Franchised Location.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: COLOR ME MINE welcomes applications from minority franchisees and supports the objectives of the Initiative.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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