About Color Me Mine Franchise
Color Me Mine is a ceramic and craft studio franchise where customers paint pottery and participate in other creative activities including canvas painting, wet clay work, mosaics, glass art, and tie dye.
Studios typically range from 1,200 to 2,000 square feet and seat 40 to 70 customers.
The franchise fee is $30,000, and the brand has been franchising since 2021 under Twist Brands LLC.
Color Me Mine Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$158K
Average Investment
$204K
Maximum Investment
$250K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of weekly Gross Revenues of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% (may be increased to up to 2%) of weekly Gross Revenues | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $158,450 – $249,700 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $158K–$250K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of weekly Gross Revenues) and marketing fee (1% (may be increased to up to 2%) of weekly Gross Revenues) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Business Premises Rent and Rent Deposit | $4,500 | $10,000 |
| Tenant Improvements | $24,250 | $50,000 |
| Architectural, Electrical and Permit Fees | $3,000 | $8,500 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $40,000 | $65,000 |
| Computers, Communications and Digital Marketing Systems | $6,500 | $7,100 |
| Exterior Sign | $4,500 | $9,000 |
| Sales Tax, Shipping and Handling | $6,000 | $10,000 |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies | $12,000 | $18,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing and Advertising | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Accounting Setup Fee | $300 | $500 |
| Credit Card and Gift Card Processor | $700 | $700 |
| Insurance and Sales Tax Deposits | $500 | $2,500 |
| Organizational Expenses | $1,700 | $2,500 |
| Incidental Costs Incurred During Training | $1,000 | $2,400 |
| Additional Funds (for first 3 months) | $20,000 | $30,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $6,000 |
| Technology Fee | Currently, $239 per month |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit plus interest on all past due amounts |
| Local Advertising | The greater of $500 or 2% of Gross Revenues per month |
| Interest and Late Fee on Past Due Amounts | 18% or highest amount allowed by state law, whichever is less; $100 late fee in delinquent fees. |
| Payment if the Confidential Operations Manuals are Not Returned to CMM | $500 for each segment of the Confidential Operations Manuals that is not returned |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 22 classroom hours, 54 on-the-job hours, plus approximately 3 days onsite at time of new Studio opening. |
| Classroom Training | 22 |
| On-the-Job Training | 54 |
| Training Location | Online, Mandeville, LA or location designated by CMM, and Your Studio for new store opening. |
| Additional Training | CMM may offer continuing education programs on matters related to the operation or promotion of the Color Me Mine Studio on an optional or mandatory basis. CMM will not charge a fee for the initial training program or for continuing education programs. CMM may offer continuing education programs by third parties who may charge a fee. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Generally include a business, seasonal and/or residential population count of a minimum of two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) people. |
| Description | The Protected Territory will be defined by identifiable boundaries and generally include a business, seasonal and/or residential population count of a minimum of two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) people, based upon then-current CMM site selection process and available data. The boundaries of the Protected Territory may be shaped at CMM's sole discretion, to match the population criteria, convenience to the guest, street or walk by traffic patterns and natural geographic features, such as bodies of water, interstate highways, drive-time analysis and other features that normally define guest trip patterns. The Protected Territory may include a business, seasonal and/or residential population count of less than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) people, based upon the criteria above, if the location is determined, in CMM's sole discretion, to be in a unique trade area, such as rural, seasonal or destination areas. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years from the date the Franchised Business opens for business |
| Renewal Term | Four (4) additional terms of five (5) years each |
| Renewal Conditions | You must: (i) give Franchisor written notice of your election to renew within prescribed time, (ii) be in Good Standing, not have any uncured defaults under the Franchise Agreement or any other agreement and not have received two (2) or more separate written notices of default from CMM, (iii) renovate and modernize the Studio as CMM may require, (iv) execute CMM's then-current franchise agreement and related agreements, which may contain materially different terms and conditions than your original contract/Franchise Agreement, (v) demonstrate right to operate Franchised Business at the Studio location for the duration of the renewal term, and (vi) you or Studio Manager must satisfy CMM's then-current training requirements for renewing franchisees at Franchisee's expense. You must sign a general release in the form Franchisor prescribes. |
| Transfer Fee | $6,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | New franchisee meets all then-current criteria for CMM franchisees, payment of transfer fee, if applicable, purchase agreement acceptable, payment of outstanding debts to CMM by transferor, transferee will renovate and modernize the Studio, transferee completes initial training program, release signed by you, new franchisee signs then-current franchise agreement. |
| Termination for Cause | CMM can terminate you (i) immediately if you default under Section 8.2.1 (e.g., conduct reflecting unfavorably on Marks, interest in competitive business, material misrepresentation, closing studio, repeated defaults, threat to public health/safety, insolvency, felony conviction, failure to renew), (ii) ten (10) days after written notice is given for defaults set forth in Section 8.2.2 that have not been cured (e.g., failure to make payments, misuse of Marks/System), and (iii) thirty (30) days after written notice is given for defaults set forth in Section 8.2.3 that have not been cured (e.g., failure to submit information, failure to open business, failure to operate in accordance with agreement, default under lease). |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the Term, and for a continuous uninterrupted period of two (2) years following its Termination, or a Transfer, Franchisee and each of its Related Parties shall not, without CMM's prior written consent, either directly or indirectly, for itself or themselves, or through, on behalf of, or in conjunction with, any person or entity: (a) Divert or attempt to divert any actual or prospective business or customer of the Studio to any competitor, (b) Do or perform any other act injurious to or prejudicial to the goodwill associated with the Marks and the System, and (c) Own, maintain, operate, be employed by, engage in, franchise, lease property to, advise, help, make loans to, or have any interest in, any business that distributes, markets or sells, at wholesale or retail, any ceramic products or any other related business that is competitive with or similar to a CMM Studio ("Competitive Business"). During the Term, this restriction applies to any Competitive Business located within the United States. Following Termination, this restriction will apply to any Competitive Business located: (i) within a radius of fifty (50) miles of the Studio; or (ii) within fifty (50) miles of any CMM Studio then operating or under construction in the United States or outside the United States. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You or your general manager (the "Studio Manager"), must devote all your time and effort to the management and operation of the Color Me Mine Studio for a minimum of 40 hours per week. You, the Studio Manager or another employee who has successfully completed CMM's initial training program must oversee the operations of your Color Me Mine Studio. |
| Required Suppliers | CMM will require you to buy all proprietary ceramic and craft products only from its affiliates and designated suppliers and 90% of non-proprietary ceramic and craft products only from its affiliates and designated suppliers. You must purchase the CMM approved provider credit card equipment and engage the approved provider's services to process credit cards and gift cards. |
| Supply Restrictions | You must offer all products, services and carry minimum inventory levels that CMM has authorized and requires you to provide from approved suppliers. The products you sell or use must be in compliance with all environmental and other applicable laws and meet the specifications set out in the current version of the Confidential Operations Manuals. You must use authorized universal SKU numbers as provided by CMM. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | During our last fiscal year ending September 30, 2021 we derived revenue of $143,486.90 as a result of purchases by franchisees, or 4.76% of our total revenue of $3,010,482. During our last fiscal year ending September 30, 2021 our affiliates derived revenue of $291,018.94 as a result of purchases by our franchisees, or 5.08% of the affiliates' total revenue of $5,733,494.99. We receive administrative fees or rebates from some of our approved suppliers up to 7.5% of franchisee purchases of select products. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | CMM does not offer direct or indirect financing. CMM does not guarantee your note, lease or obligation. |
Color Me Mine Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Color Me Mine does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Color Me Mine does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Color Me Mine Litigation & Risk Flags
2 Pending Actions ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Color Me Mine System Growth
Total Units
128
Franchised
122
Company-Owned
6
Color Me Mine currently operates 122 franchised locations and 6 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 137 |
| 2020 | 6 | 11 | 132 |
| 2021 | 3 | 7 | 128 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 7
State Registrations
Registered in 30 states: CA, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, NE, NH, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$3.0M
Net Income
$-31,446
Total Assets
$3.5M
Audited by Reagan & Reagan CPA, LLC for year ending September 30.
Color Me Mine Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Color Me Mine franchise ranges from $158,450 to $249,700, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $30,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Color Me Mine charges a royalty fee of 5% of weekly Gross Revenues of gross sales, plus a 1% (may be increased to up to 2%) of weekly Gross Revenues contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Color Me Mine Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Color Me Mine to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Color Me Mine does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Color Me Mine has been franchising since 2021. The FDD shows an investment range of $158,450-$249,700, a 5% of weekly Gross Revenues royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 2 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $30,000 and the total investment ranges from $158,450 to $249,700 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $20,000 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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