After researching a number of franchise opportunities available in his Ogden, UT territory, Joshua kept coming back to one: Footprints Floors. “I started doing a lot of research and Footprints Floors was the one that really stood out,” he says. “Just the business model and the industry- it all just kind of popped out to me. So I started investigating from there.” 

As Joshua learned more about the flooring installation franchise opportunity at Footprints Floors, he became more convinced that he had found the right fit in terms of both economics and industry. “ The entry-level prices were realistic with where my budgets were,” he explains. “The industry was really attractive to me- home improvement is really taking off right now!” He also was impressed with the recession-resistant aspects of the Footprints Floors model, and how people still view flooring as necessary service even in times of economic downturn. “The way the franchise is set up, even in bad economies, there’s still work that can be done,” he notes. “You need floors! And houses are still sold. You might be refinishing instead of replacing. So there’s lots of different directions to go in that.”

After taking a deep-dive into the Footprints Floors model, Joshua’s Education Process culminated in his Discovery Day at corporate headquarters in Colorado, where he got to meet Founder Bryan Park and other members of the executive support team. “The first thing about Bryan that I was really surprised about was how down-to-earth the guy is,” recalls Josh about his first impressions. “I was really impressed with that. I really appreciated what I learned with (Franchise Development Director) Mike (Edwards), I appreciated all the research. But when I sat down with Bryan to have breakfast, I was able to drive it around to a one-on-one conversation with him, and it was really that one-on-one time that sealed the deal.”

In addition to his connection to Bryan and how the company culture and philosophy of Footprints Floors resonated with him, Joshua also found himself enjoying the idea of being backed by a full corporate support team, as opposed to having to manage the day-to-day hassles and headaches faced by independent business owners in the home improvement space. “I love the systems in place,” he says, noting, “I’m a corporate guy but don’t have a corporate mentality so I love the support but also love being able to make it my own.”

Joshua also realized the significance of investing in the Footprints Floors opportunity relatively early on in the game. “I’m only the 20th Franchise Owner at Footprints Floors so far,” he tells us. “I liked being able to get in at the level I got in at.”

As someone with an extensive, 26-year background in the independent senior living industry, Joshua has gained a great deal of experience in a variety of fields, from property management to landscaping and construction to even housekeeping and janitorial work. This jack-of-all-trades type of expertise is something he feels will serve him well as he embarks on his new career with Footprints Floors. “I have a lot of experience as far as the maintenance side of flooring, so it’s kind of a natural fit,” he says. Though his role as a Footprints Floors Franchise Owner will handle the business side of operations rather than the labor aspects of the jobs that his flooring franchise books, he feels that his background in construction, remodeling, and other roles in the home improvement industry will serve him well in his new business. “I’ve got family in construction, so it was just kind of a good direction to go in, he says. “I’m not the one doing the construction, I’m the one finding the subcontractors.” 

Joshua says that one of the best things about starting a flooring installation business with Footprints Floors has been the extremely quick ramp-up time. After signing his franchise agreement on January 2, he was looking forward to the very real possibility of being up and running in his Ogden, Utah territory within 6 weeks! “Some of it, I was just lucky,” he says, adding, “I was able to get into a training class right away. Things have been working in my favor!” 

Joshua lives in Ogden with his girlfriend, novelist and corporate communications specialist Lindsay Woolman, as well as two dogs and a cat. (“That’s our noisy family!” he remarks.) In his spare time, he enjoys making music as a singer/songwriter and guitarist, as well as embarking on outdoor adventures like fly fishing in small creeks and streams.  We are proud to welcome him to the Footprints Floors family and wish him all the best in his new flooring franchise business!

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The Grand Canyon State is about to get a whole new home improvement franchise, thanks to Tony Yang! Tony, who has an extensive background in business ownership, will be opening the first of four Phoenix-area Footprints Floors franchise locations in the near future. We’re excited to bring our flooring franchise to Arizona, and we think having Tony at the helm as Franchise Owner will be a great fit!

As the owner of two popular locations of Osaka Japanese Steakhouse, a modern Japanese restaurant featuring teppanyaki, sushi, and seafood, Tony is a veteran when it comes to owning and operating a business. A graduate of the University of Tennessee with a degree in engineering, Yang fell into the restaurant business after a couple of years of looking for a position in his field post-graduation. “My friends got me into it,” he recalls.

For over seven years, Tony has been at the helm of operations, overseeing every aspect of his two restaurants and helping them grow to achieve major success. However, he looks forward to gaining more freedom and schedule flexibility as the owner of a home improvement franchise. “The profit is good, but you have to spend a lot of time with daily operations,” he says about the restaurant industry. 

A self-described people person, Tony has always enjoyed meeting new people and chatting with patrons of his restaurants. He feels that Footprints Floors is the perfect opportunity to keep enjoying interactions with customers, and says that it was the focus that our home improvement franchise places on its customers that drew him to the opportunity. “It’s a different business model, but the concept is the same- about the people,” Yang explains. “In the restaurant business, every day you meet different people and get to talk to them. You’ll be surprised at how many different stories you hear!”

Tony first began exploring franchise opportunities after talking with his financial advisor about growing his portfolio. Though he wasn’t necessarily looking for a home improvement franchise, the Footprints Floors opportunity stood out to him because of its commitment to customer service and satisfaction. “We were looking at different franchise opportunities like Jamba and other types of businesses,” Yang recalls. “I picked Footprints Floors because of the culture. They are 100% in the people business. It’s not like saying, ‘I’m just going to sell you something.’ They create a relationship between you and the customers.”

Once Tony had a chance to take a closer look at the Footprints Floors model, he knew he was interested in the opportunity. On his Discovery Day in Denver, when Yang got the chance to meet with Founder Bryan Park and the rest of the corporate staff, he could tell that this company was different from other corporate franchises in the home improvement space. “You want to be part of the team because they treat their team members like family,” he says. “They’re into the personal relationship with the customer and with each other.”

As a seasoned entrepreneur, Tony knows that starting any business comes with its fair share of risk, and advises all new business owners to look at both the positive and negative sides of entrepreneurship before starting a venture. “The biggest plus side is, you’re the boss!” he exclaims, adding, “You know you make the decisions to best grow the business. The downside is, you will spend ten times the amount of time working, compared to other people in your business. You have to be sure it’s working.” The simple operations of the Footprints Floors model allow our Franchise Owners to eliminate a great deal of the stress most business owners face on a daily basis, simply because our corporate team is there to provide constant, real-time support and assistance with matters both big and small. This goes a long way toward helping our Owners achieve their business goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance- something that not every independent business owner is able to enjoy.

Tony will be operating four Footprints Floors territories in the Phoenix area and looks forward to providing local homeowners with the superior customer service and high-quality results our home improvement franchise prides itself upon and looks forward to being instrumental in making people happy. “You want to put the smiles on people’s faces,” he says.  “They’ll be stepping on the floors for a long time!” 

If you are looking for a franchise opportunity that combines excellent customer service with quality craftsmanship, Footprints Floors may be the perfect fit for you! Our flooring franchise is currently awarding franchises to people in territories across America, and we’re selling out fast! Franchise Owners like Tony Yang are seeing the high potential for return thanks to our outstanding home-based business model, and are excited for an opportunity that offers the level of schedule flexibility that our Franchise Owners enjoy. Most of all, our Franchise Owners love our customer-focused, service-oriented approach to business, and like bringing transparency, honesty, and a genuine love of people into the home improvement industry. Visit our franchise website to learn more about us.

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The home improvement industry is a $340 billion economic powerhouse made up of various corporations, small businesses, and franchises. Footprints Floors stands out as the best flooring franchise in this industry with our exceptional standards of support. If you invest into our flooring franchise, you’re opening yourself up to a world of benefits. Each and every Footprints Floors Franchise Owner receives support in the following areas:

Footprints Floors flooring Franchise Owners are poised to take advantage of this increase in holiday spending. Flooring is an important aspect of the home in every single room, both aesthetically and functionally, meaning it is typically at the top of the list for both small and large renovation projects. If you have been considering opening home improvement franchises, now is the perfect time. Start off your career strong by taking advantage of the booming holiday home improvement services demand. Everyone deserves a gift this Christmas, even yourself. Enjoy the gift of success this year when you join our industry leading flooring franchise.

The Home Improvement industry has proven to be resilient and historically consistent. In 2019, the industry reached $380 billion, a 4.1% increase from 2018 sales. As the economy has grown stronger and more and more individuals are becoming homeowners, these numbers are only expected to continue their upward trend into 2020. Footprints Floors has lead the home improvement franchises industry with an AUV of  $831,682 (with the highest performing territories topping the charts at $1,310,389). You can be part of our successful team with a simple investment.