Colors On Parade Franchise Opportunity

Take the Wheel... Be Your Own Boss

With over 30 years of service and more than 15,000,000 repairs under our belt, Colors on Parade is ready to help your franchising dreams come true.

Colors on Parade was founded in 1988 by Robert Lowery to service the automotive industry with body shop quality repairs from a mobile unit. The company originated in Conway, S.C., and has since expanded, with franchises in 25 states. Colors on Parade uses eco-friendly technologies to provide mobile onsite auto repair services at any location including a client's home or work. The services include the repair of paint scratches, scrapes, dents and dings, as well as offer paintless dent repair. Its customer base includes car dealerships, fleet owners, rental car agencies, body shops and retail customers.

With more than 30 years of experience and 250 operating franchises across the U.S., Colors on Parade is consistently ranked by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the nation's top automobile franchise systems. The company's extensive training and certification process allows new franchisees to provide customer services safely onsite while using a specialized process.

Area Developer/ Operator Franchisees

Strong management and leadership skills, along with an understanding of business planning, financial forecasting, marketing and sales are all necessary qualities of a Colors on Parade Area Developer. Start to build your future with a proven franchise system. Colors on Parade is your opportunity.

In opening your designated marketing area (DMA), you work to establish a client base and recruit Operator Franchisees to service the accounts. As the liaison between the corporate office and the local Operator Franchisees, you are charged with supporting the Operator Franchisees in the following areas:

• Communication
• Technical & Marketing Support
• Business Planning
• Regulatory & Safety Compliance

You've Got A Competitive Edge

Your military skills translate well to franchise business ownership. As a veteran, you have a strong ability to follow standards and systems, maintain an aptitude for working in teams, and possess the leadership skills required for business development.

Veterans And Franchising

• One out of every 7 Franchise Businesses are Owned by Veterans According to the international Franchise Association.
• Over 66,000 Veteran Owned Franchises are located in the U.S.
• Veteran Owned Franchises provide over 815,000 jobs and generate 41 billion dollars in gross domestic product.

C.O.P. Veterans Program

• Active member of VetFran
• 30% Discount off franchise fee for Area Developers
• Referral Programs & Growth Incentives
• Corporate Financing Available
• Additional Veteran Specific Financing Programs with support from VA and SBA

It's A Short Trip From Brand-New Franchisee To Income Producer

We've used our industry knowledge and expertise to design a program that teaches you all the skills you need to quickly get your business up and running.

Training

The training program includes an 80-hour certification course at the corporate office headquartered in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Processes taught in the classroom are experienced in real-world conditions including repair, restoration and finishing techniques. In addition, regulatory and safety certifications are explained and completed.

Business Management

From growth plan to legal requirements and accounting standards, new franchisees leave this module prepared to build a business that is ready for success. Franchisees learn how to manage issues such as sales, accounting, taxes, risk assessment and human resources.

Marketing

Training in local and national marketing efforts includes promotional materials and integrated plans that can be incorporated directly into each business. With online resources and brand standards, franchisees will be prepared to make an impact in their new market.

On Going Support

Supplemental training is held annually on a national level. Additionally, training opportunities are often offered locally as new products, equipment and techniques are introduced. The Colors on Parade mentoring program and 24 Hour Support line are great benefits for all franchisees.

This web page does not constitute a franchise offering or an offer to sell a franchise. A franchise offering can be made by us only in a state if we are first registered, excluded, exempted or otherwise qualified to offer franchises in that state, and only if we provide you with an appropriate franchise disclosure document.