Color Me Mine

What Color Me Mine does

Color Me Mine is a paint-your-own-pottery franchise brand founded in 1991, operating more than 140 studio locations across the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, and the Philippines. The company's single core product is the in-studio pottery decoration experience, in which customers select, paint, and glaze ceramic pieces at franchised retail studios. Its primary customer base is families and community groups seeking screen-free, creative recreational activities, with secondary exposure through branded collaborations in family-focused retail destinations. The headquarters is in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the brand is operated under Twist Brands LLC, which acquired Color Me Mine in 2020.

The franchise operates on a capital-light, asset-light model: Twist Brands LLC collects franchise fees and royalties from independently owned and operated studios, while franchisees bear unit-level capex and operating costs. Per-location economics are robust, with an average unit volume of $513,044 reported for 2025 and aggregate global sales exceeding $55 million in 2024. The go-to-motion combines franchise recruitment—leveraging the brand's No. 1 DIY/Paint-&-Sip Studio ranking in Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500—with local community marketing at the studio level, including grand opening events, Chamber of Commerce partnerships, and promotional activations. Recent strategic activity has focused on franchise network expansion (21 new agreements and 16 unit openings in 2025, 6 new markets entered) and brand partnerships such as the 2026 Miraculous Corp collaboration.

The company's technology footprint is minimal: the offering is a physical experiential service with no mobile app, no disclosed API or SDK, no proprietary platform features, and no AI/ML capabilities referenced in available materials. There are no patents, certifications, or regulatory actions disclosed. The strategic posture is concentrated on franchise unit growth and consumer-brand marketing rather than product or technology diversification, positioning Color Me Mine as a mature consumer-experiential franchise rather than a technology-enabled business.

Name

Color Me Mine

Website

https://colormemine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Color Me Mine is a paint-your-own-pottery franchise brand founded in 1991, operating 140+ studios across the U.S., Canada, Costa Rica, and the Philippines. It serves families and community groups seeking creative, screen-free recreational activities, generating revenue through franchise fees and studio-level consumer sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studios

NAICS

Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (327110), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Pottery & Related Products (3260), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Color Matching, Tinting & Colorant Systems (IMAEAHAL)

Keywords

• Paint-your-own pottery
• Pottery studio franchise
• DIY ceramics
• Creative family entertainment
• Pottery painting

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Franchise fees and royalties: Color Me Mine generates revenue through a franchise model, collecting fees from franchisees who open and operate paint-your-own-pottery studios. Franchise agreements and ongoing royalties constitute the primary revenue stream, supporting the brand's more than 140 global locations.
2. Studio-level unit sales: Individual franchise locations generate revenue through in-studio sales of pottery pieces, paints, glazing, and firing services paid by consumers. The brand reports an average unit volume of $513,044, indicating strong per-location revenue generation from walk-in customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Color Me Mine is a paint-your-own-pottery franchise brand that operates over 140 studio locations across the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, and the Philippines. Customers select ceramic pieces at franchised studios, paint and decorate them, and have them glazed and fired on-site, creating personalized artwork in a social, recreational setting. The brand licenses its operating model to franchisees who own and run individual studios.

Product overview

Color Me Mine operates as a paint-your-own-pottery franchise brand offering a single unified product: the paint-your-own-pottery studio experience. Customers visit franchised studio locations to select, paint, and glaze ceramic pieces, creating personalized pottery artwork. The company operates over 140 franchise locations across the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, and the Philippines, with new franchise agreements and studio openings expanding the brand's footprint. The core offering centers on in-studio pottery decoration sessions, with franchise opportunities available for entrepreneurs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studio Experience An in-studio pottery painting service where customers select ceramic pieces, decorate them with paints, and have them glazed and fired on-site. The experience is targeted at families and individuals seeking creative, hands-on recreational activities and is delivered through over 140 independently owned franchise locations.
• Color Me Mine Franchise Opportunity A business opportunity that licenses the Color Me Mine brand, operating model, and studio concept to entrepreneurs who open and operate paint-your-own-pottery studios. Targeted at prospective franchisees and investors, with 25 units in development as of 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• $513,044 average unit volume per studio
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Miraculous CorpminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2026Color Me Mine is one of seven partner brands (alongside sweetFrog, PIPA Skincare, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Snip-its, Cookie Cutters, and Crêpe Delicious) in Miraculous Corp's multi-category brand collaboration for the Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir franchise. The partnership features themed products, in-store materials, and sweepstakes at family-focused destinations across the U.S. from late May through December 2026, extending the franchise's confidence and self-expression messaging into consumer retail experiences.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Clay Cafe Studios: Paint-your-own-pottery studio concept offering ceramic painting experiences. Directly comparable core product, family/group customer focus, and studio-based operating model.
• Painting With a Twist: Sister brand under Twist Brands LLC operating a paint-and-sip studio franchise. Closely comparable business model (franchised studios, family/community experiential offering) with overlapping customer base and operational infrastructure.
• Pinot's Palette: National paint-and-sip franchise offering guided painting classes in studio settings. Directly comparable franchise model, customer demographic (groups, date nights, families), and experiential leisure positioning.
• Bottle & Bottega: Paint-and-sip studio franchise offering guided painting sessions with wine. Closely comparable in business model, pricing structure, and target customer (groups, celebrations, date nights).
• As You Wish Pottery: Paint-your-own-pottery franchise with multiple studio locations. Direct competitor in the same core product category (pottery painting studios) with similar target market of families and groups.
• Muse Paintbar: Paint-and-sip studio chain combining art instruction with beverage service in a social setting. Comparable experience-driven offering targeting similar adult and family group occasions.

Emerging players

• Board & Brush Creative Studio: DIY wood sign workshop franchise with guided classes. Comparable franchise structure and experiential family/group offerings, though different medium (wood vs. pottery).
• AR Workshop: DIY workshop franchise offering hands-on classes in wood signs, home decor, and canvas art. Comparable franchise model and experiential family/group recreation positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/colormemineorf
• Facebookfacebook.com/colormemine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/color-me-mine-enterprises-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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