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Color Me Mine vs DEFY

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Color Me Mine and DEFY are recreation & entertainment franchises. Color Me Mine requires an investment of $219K – $475K while DEFY requires $2.7M – $4.2M. In terms of revenue, DEFY reports higher average unit revenue at $2.0M. Color Me Mine has SBA lending data on file with a 13.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Color Me Mine A (Strongest tier) and DEFY B (Above average).

Investment Range
$219K – $475K
$2.7M – $4.2M
Franchise Fee
$30K
$60K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$513K
$2.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
13.0% (77 loans)
N/A
Total Units
125
61
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2021
2018
FDD Year
2025
2022