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Floor Coverings International
FLOOR COVERINGS INTERNATIONAL is the 'Flooring Store at your Door.' FCI is the first and leading mobile 'shop at home' flooring store. Customers can select from over 3,000 styles and colors of flooring right in their own home! All the right ingredients are there to simplify a buying decision. We offer all the brand names you and your customers will be familiar with. We carry all types of flooring, as well as window blinds.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1988
Franchising Since:
1989
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
93
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
93
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
85
91.4%
In 43 States
Canada:
8
8.6%
In 5 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
93
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
8
2. North Carolina
7
3. Minnesota
6
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$50K
Cash Investment:
$150K
Total Investment:
$133-305.5K
Average Total Investment:
$175K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$45K
Average Franchise Fee:
$45K
On-Going Royalty:
5%.
Average Royalty:
5%
Advertising Fee:
2% /Mo.
Average Number of Employees:
1 Full-time, 1 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
N/A
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Mobile Van
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
15
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
No
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
