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Floor Coverings International
- Floorcoverings International, Ltd.
Norcross, GA 30092
- (800) 955-4324 / (770) 874-7600
- (770) 874-7605 (Fax)
- Ms. Denise James, Franchise Administrator
- [email protected]
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
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 92 | 100.0% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Operating Units | 92 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 83 | 90.2% | In 43 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 9 | 9.8% | In 5 Provinces |
| International | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 92 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| California | 7 |
| New York | 7 |
| Minnesota | 6 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, District of Columbia
Back to TopSupport and Training
General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | Yes |
| Franchisee Association? | Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 12 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | N/A |
| 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 |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | Included |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| Atlanta, GA | 1 Week |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $50K |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $150K |
| Total Investment | $133-305.5K |
| Average Total Investment | $175K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49.5K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $49K |
| On-Going Royalty | 5%. |
| Average Royalty | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 2% /Mo. |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 1 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | None |
| Preferred Site Types | N/A |
| Other Site Types Allowed | Mobile Van |
| Encourages Conversions | Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | Yes |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 5 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 5 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 4 |
| Formal Education | 3 |
| Psychological Profile | 4 |
| Personal Interviews | 4 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 10 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 10 |
| Passive Ownership? | Allowed, but discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? |
Yes, for 1 year |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 35 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas | No, U.K. |
