How much revenue does a FCI franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a FCI franchise is $1,109,721. The median revenue is $895,993.

How much profit can you make with a FCI franchise?

Based on the financial performance data in the FDD, estimated profit for a FCI franchise ranges from $344,013.51 to $565,957.71 per year. Actual results vary based on location, management, and market conditions.

How many FCI franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, FCI has 288 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1998.

Can you get an SBA loan for a FCI franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for FCI franchises. Historical data shows 24 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for FCI franchisees, with an average loan amount of $115,917. The historical default rate is 20.8%.

Is FCI a good franchise to buy?

FCI shows several positive indicators: established brand with 288+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

FCI

Floor Coverings International franchises operate mobile retail businesses specializing in soft and hard floor coverings and window treatments, bringing product samples directly to customers' homes or businesses for in-home consultations. Franchisees help customers select suitable products, place orders with mills or suppliers, and arrange installations by qualified installers. The target market includes residential properties such as single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and apartments with fewer than five units, as well as limited light commercial spaces under 5,000 square feet and $50,000 contract value.

288

Locations

$184K–$249K

Investment

Since 1998

Franchising

RetailNorcross, GAFirstService Corporationwww.floorcoveringsinternational.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$55,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$184,000 – $249,000

Low: $184,000High: $249,000

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

3.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$525 – $850

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty (greater of 5% Gross Sales or $833-$1,667/mo minimum) + 3% brand fund + $225-400/mo software access + $300-450/mo central telephone

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Average Gross Profit

Data Based On: 136 U.S. franchisees open and operating for more than 24 months, with complete sales data, for Calendar Year 2024

* Average Gross Profit calculated from overall Average Gross Revenue Installed ($1,109,721) multiplied by overall Gross Margin % (45%). Best guess profit range (gross profit) calculated from overall Average Gross Revenue Installed ($1,109,721) multiplied by the low (31%) and high (51%) Gross Margin % for all reporting franchisees.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How FCI Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 75% of Home Improvement franchises
Top 10 largest franchise system in Home Improvement
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Improvement

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
FCI Current	$184K – $249K	$55K	5.0%	288
BUDGET BLINDS	$101K – $211K	$20K	3.5%	1,366
Koala Insulation	$195K – $242K	$50K	6.5%	333
CERTA PROPAINTERS	$171K – $321K	$65K	N/A	303
That 1 Painter	$113K – $189K	$59K	6.0%	265
KITCHEN TUNE-UP	$130K – $189K	$20K	7.0%	261
Home Improvement Average 63 franchises	$139K – $246K	$51K	6.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 63 Home Improvement franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1FL

2TX

3CA

4GA

5MI

6IL

7VA

8NC

9OH

10AZ

11CO

12NJ

13PA

14SC

15WA

+30 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for FCI franchisees (2014 – 2018)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$115,917

Total Volume

$2.8M

Default Rate

20.8%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

311 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases5

Primarily collection of monies owed, breach of contract, post-term restrictive covenant enforcement, and related counterclaims by former franchisees.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a FCI franchise ranges from $184,000 to $249,000. This includes a franchise fee of $55,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.