Guardsman FurniturePro vs Floor To Ceiling Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Guardsman FurniturePro vs Floor To Ceiling including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Guardsman FurniturePro Franchise
Floor To Ceiling Franchise
Investment $16,500 - $59,000$8,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $12,000 - $20,000$8,000
Royalty Fee Varies-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1865-
Year Franchised 1994-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Guardsman FurniturePro Franchise
Floor To Ceiling Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Guardsman FurniturePro Franchise
Floor To Ceiling Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Guardsman FurniturePro Franchise
Floor To Ceiling Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Ad slicks, National media-
Operations Franchise can be run from home.

10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

100% of current franchisees are owner/operators

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Expansion Plans

 
Guardsman FurniturePro Franchise
Floor To Ceiling Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Guardsman FurniturePro

A division of Lilly Industries, Guardsman WoodPro is a mobile business that repairs furniture and refurbishes kitchen cabinets. It also offers a complete furniture stripping and refinishing program. It is a member of the Premier Home Services group.

About Floor To Ceiling

Floor To Ceiling is one of the fastest growing organizations in the home decorating industry with members in 22 states. Our program offers the complete decorating experience. Product lines include; kitchens, bath, lighting, floor covering, and window treatments. This concept is ideal for both new construction and the remodeling customer maximizng your repeat customer, increasing average ticket and greatest return on your advertising investment. Please e mail for free CD with live video detailing Floor To Ceiling.