How much revenue does a FCI franchise make?

FCI does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How much profit can you make with a FCI franchise?

Profit estimates for FCI franchises are available from the Item 19 financial performance data in the 2026 FDD. Get full access to see the estimated profit range and calculation methodology.

How many FCI franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, FCI has 309 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. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is FCI a good franchise to buy?

FCI shows several positive indicators: established brand with 309+ 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.

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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.

FDD Year:

309locations

$202K–$283K

Since 1998

RetailNorcross, GAFirstService Corporationwww.floorcoveringsinternational.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$55,000

Initial Investment

$202,100 – $282,800

Royalty Rate

5.00%

Brand Fund

3.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$225 – $400

5% royalty + 3% ad fund + $225-$400/mo software access fee + $300-$450/mo central telephone service

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$1,214,185

Top Quartile Revenue

$2,321,450

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$512,879

Average Gross Profit

$534,241.4

Data Based On: 159 U.S. franchisees open and operating for more than 24 months as of December 31, 2024, for calendar year 2025, grouped by average revenue installed.

* Average gross revenue is taken directly from the "All Reporting Franchisees" row in the Gross Revenue Installed table ($1,214,185). Revenue top quartile is the Average Gross Revenue Installed for the "Top 25%" group ($2,321,450). Revenue bottom quartile is the Average Gross Revenue Installed for the "Bottom 25%" group ($512,879). Average gross profit is calculated using the overall Average Gross Revenue Installed ($1,214,185) and the Gross Margin % for "All Reporting Franchisees" (44%). Best guess profit low is calculated using the overall Average Gross Revenue Installed ($1,214,185) and the lowest Gross Margin % observed among the segmented groups within the 159 franchisees (43% for Bottom 10%). Best guess profit high is calculated using the overall Average Gross Revenue Installed ($1,214,185) and the highest Gross Margin % observed among the segmented groups within the 159 franchisees (45% for Top 10% and Top 25%).

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $1,214,185

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How FCI Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 82% 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	$202K – $283K	$55K	5.0%	309
BUDGET BLINDS	$101K – $211K	$20K	3.5%	1,355
Koala Insulation	$195K – $242K	$50K	6.5%	333
That 1 Painter	$97K – $137K	$59K	6.0%	315
Five Star Bath Solutions	$162K – $334K	$60K	6.0%	306
Christmas Decor	$30K – $116K	$17K	5.0%	245
Home Improvement Average 68 franchises	$143K – $255K	$50K	6.1%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 68 Home Improvement franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1FL

2TX

3CA

4GA

5OH

6VA

7IL

8NC

9NJ

10PA

11MI

12CO

13AZ

14WA

15SC

+30 more states

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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.

24 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

385 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases12

Includes disputes over breach of contract, restrictive covenants, trademark infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, collection of monies owed, fraud, deceptive trade practices, and violations of franchise disclosure laws.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

19 SBA loans

Franchising since 2007