What is included in the Creative Colors Start-Up Fee?
Creative_Colors Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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The initial fees payable to us before you begin the Franchised Business include the nonrefundable initial franchise fee of $59,500 and a Start-Up Fee of $39,500, for a total of $99,000. Upon signing the Franchise Agreement, we must receive payment in full of the initial franchise fee and the Start-Up fee in the total amount of $99,000. The initial franchise fee is nonrefundable.
Your mobile unit can be leased through us or another source. If you lease your mobile unit through us, you must pay us a 20% down payment before we start your initial training. See Exhibit H for a sample of the Mobile Unit Lease Agreement.
Your mobile unit buildout can be done by us or another source. This includes interior workstation setup, including compressor and inverter hookup.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 9–10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Creative Colors' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Start-Up Fee is $39,500. This fee covers several essential elements to help a new franchisee begin operations. It includes the initial training program for up to two people, though franchisees should note that transportation and lodging are not fully covered by this fee.
Additionally, the Start-Up Fee provides the initial start-up supplies and equipment, with a detailed list available in the Confidential Operations Manual. This ensures that franchisees have the necessary tools and resources to start their business effectively. The fee also includes an unlimited one-week CCI certified training class for future technicians throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement, allowing franchisees to continuously train their staff.
Finally, the Start-Up Fee covers legal and administrative costs associated with setting up the franchise. This comprehensive package aims to provide franchisees with the training, resources, and support needed to launch their Creative Colors business successfully.