ColorTyme Rental Store franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The ColorTyme Rental Store franchise fee is $35,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $479,825 to $708,250, with about $105,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the ColorTyme Rental Store FDD.
What are the ColorTyme Rental Store franchise fees and investment?
The ColorTyme Rental Store franchise requires a franchise fee of $35,000 and a total initial investment of $479,825 to $708,250. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $35,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $479,825 to $708,250 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $105,000 |
| US locations | 32 |
| Industry | Retail |
| Headquarters | Plano, Texas |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Franchising since | 1996 |
How does the ColorTyme Rental Store investment compare with other retail franchises?
ColorTyme Rental Store's minimum investment of $479,825 is above the median minimum investment of $159,700 across the 223 retail franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 21 of the other 222 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $35,000 compares with an industry median of $30,000.
By minimum investment, ColorTyme Rental Store belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the ColorTyme Rental Store FDD?
Verify six parts of the ColorTyme Rental Store Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether ColorTyme Rental Store discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to ColorTyme Rental Store?
These retail franchises have the closest minimum investment to ColorTyme Rental Store:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Generator Supercenter | $50,000 | $474,950 to $868,250 |
| Endurance House | $34,000 | $445,150 to $630,550 |
| American Freight | $49,900 | $518,900 to $966,900 |
| The Vitamin Shoppe | $39,900 | $528,900 to $976,900 |
| MGM Wine & Spirits | $40,000 to $50,000 | $532,000 to $2,215,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a ColorTyme Rental Store franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a ColorTyme Rental Store franchise ranges from $479,825 to $708,250, including a franchise fee of $35,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a ColorTyme Rental Store franchise?
ColorTyme Rental Store lists a minimum of about $105,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many ColorTyme Rental Store locations are there?
ColorTyme Rental Store reported 32 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has ColorTyme Rental Store been franchising?
ColorTyme Rental Store started offering franchises in 1996 after the company was founded in 1980.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. ColorTyme Rental Store and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by ColorTyme Rental Store. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.