Floor Coverings International
Combine the explosive market potential of the $65 billion floor covering industry with the huge consumer convenience of shop-at-home, and you have the ingredients for a dynamic and successful franchise, Floor Coverings International.
Who We Are!
Floor Coverings International (FCI) is the oldest and largest mobile floor covering franchise with operating units in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
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WE ARE MOBILE . . . we offer convenience to the consumer by bringing our "mobile show room on wheels" to the consumer's home or office.
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WE ARE LOW INVESTMENT/LOW OVERHEAD . . . discover the positive impact of operating a business with no inventory or expensive retail space.
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WE ARE PROACTIVE . . . in marketing to our customers and niche markets.
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WE OFFER "TOTAL CUSTOMER SERVICE" . . . with in-home measuring, product selection, installation and walk through inspections.
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WE ARE "TOTAL PRICE SELLING" . . . not low "price point" selling.
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WE ARE OWNER/OPERATORS . . . who work closely with our customers.
Floor Coverings International is a refreshing alternative for today's consumer who is seeking new flooring for their home or office.
What You Get!
When you invest in a Floor Coverings International franchise, you will be provided with a number of resources that will assist you in launching your new business.
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FRANCHISE LICENSE - As an FCI franchisee you will have the rights to use the FCI trademarks, marketing and operating systems within a protected designated market area (DMA).
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INITIAL TRAINING - Launching your FCI business requires specialized training. You will receive a Home Study and Business Start-up Package that will cover your basic training and set-up systems.
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ADVANCED TRAINING - Training will be provided at our FCI headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Our FCI ACADEMY is in-depth training that covers everything from product knowledge, sales and marketing, financial management and many other topics relevant to your business.
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AN IN-FIELD VISIT - Your Regional Manager will visit those who purchase our Franchise Offering.
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INITIAL PRODUCT AND BUSINESS PACKAGE - As part of your initial product package, you will receive training and resource manuals, videos, product samples, marketing resources, sales and estimating tools, business forms and brochures.
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ON-GOING TRAINING AND SUPPORT - Floor Coverings International is committed to providing on-going support and training:
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24-hour toll free "technical" hot line
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In-field visits
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FCI Intranet access to news, manuals & reference materials
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Regional training meetings
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Annual National Convention
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MARKETING PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
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National Account and Preferred Vendor programs
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Professional brochures and promotional materials
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Market-specific programs (i.e., realtors, designers, builders, commercial, insurance, etc.)
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Public Relations Program
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Home Show Backdrops and resources
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National Yellow Pages Program
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INCENTIVE AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS
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OTHER PROGRAMS
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FCI WEB SITE with customized franchisee home page
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New product updates and sampling program
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Business insurance provider
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Credit card/customer financing program
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Approved vendors for products, marketing resources and business stationery.
Franchise Data |
| Business: |
Residential Floor Coverings. |
| Established: |
1988 |
| Franchised: |
1988 |
| Cash Investment: |
$50,000 |
| Total Investment: |
$100,000 - $140,000 |
| Franchise Fee: |
$40,000 |
| Royalties: |
5% |
| Financing: |
Small Business Association approved. |
| US Franchises: |
75 |
| Non US Franchises: |
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| Territories Sought: |
All States and Canada |
| Exclusive Territories: |
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| Home Based Option: |
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| Kiosk Based Option: |
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| Training: |
Extensive 9 day new franchisee training. |
| Desired
Experience: |
General Business and Marketing |
| Required Employees: |
1 |
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