Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings vs Floors to go Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings vs Floors to go including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings Franchise
Floors to go Franchise
Investment $80,000 - $156,000$34,500 - $72,250
Franchise Fee $31,900 - $45,900$22,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19922002
Year Franchised 19922002
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings Franchise
Floors to go Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings Franchise
    Floors to go Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings Franchise
    Floors to go Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

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

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings Franchise
    Floors to go Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings

    After owning and operating his own mobile floor and window coverings business for several years in Wisconsin, Greg Schmich launched Nationwide Floor and Window Coverings as a franchise in 1992. Today franchisees throughout the U.S. and Canada offer in-home and in-office service to customers, selling carpet, vinyl, laminate flooring, hardwood, ceramic tiles, area rugs, blinds and shades, drapes and toppers and shutters.

    About Floors to go

    "Floors
    Floors To Go is a nationwide chain of locally owned and operated flooring showrooms that, through national buying power, offer a wide selection of the latest styles in top quality carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile, resilient, area rugs and window fashions. 

    At Floors To Go we understand flooring is the foundation of decorating. It sets the tone for your home and reflects your taste and lifestyle. At Floors To Go, it's our job to help you make that experience a positive one.