How Long Does Starting a Flooring Business Take?

How Long Does Starting a Flooring Business Take?

If you are set on starting a flooring business, you’ve likely already done your research. That, or the trusted advice of a friend, is what has brought you to Footprints Floors. Fortunately, if you’ve found us, more than half of the work is done! The longest process of starting a franchise is finding the right company to invest in. As Footprints Floors is leading the flooring franchise industry in everything from profitability to flexibility, you’ve found the winning company. It is not uncommon for entrepreneurs to spend 2-3 weeks searching for their preferred franchise company. All of our Franchise Owners have said they knew that when they found Footprints Floors, they had found their future.

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So, if you’re ready for starting a flooring business with Footprints Floors, you may be wondering just how long it will take to get your business up and running. We understand the impatience – it’s hard to contain your excitement when presented with a profitable business plan. That’s why we’ve worked hard to make the startup process as efficient as possible. Unlike some other flooring franchise that can take months to open, Footprints Floors Franchise Owners can expect to be in business with 4-6 weeks after signing the franchise agreement.

“There is so much business to be had. And with the provided marketing support, the sky’s the limit. It’s a really exciting place to be right now!”

Aaron Benedict
Footprints Flooring Franchise Owner

From Start to Finish – the Process of Starting a Flooring Business

Once you’ve decided to begin your future with Footprints Floors, the process is relatively simple. First, we will set up a simple interview so that we can get to know you a little bit better. After the interview, you will:
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Fill Out a Questionnaire

This simple questionnaire will help us decide if you are a good fit for the Footprints Floors franchise team.

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Review our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)

If you are a good fit for your team, we will share the contents of our FDD with you so you can review our financial details. You are free to ask any questions you may still have at this point.

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Meet with our corporate staff

If you like what you see in the FDD and decide to move forward with us, you’ll have a chance to meet our corporate staff and possibly even other current Footprints Floors Franchise Owners. If our corporate staff approves of you, they’ll offer a franchise agreement.

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Sign the Franchise Contract

After signing the agreement, you’re free to get your Footprints Floors up and running – and you’ll have the support of our corporate staff from day one. Starting a flooring business has never been so easy!

If you’re excited about a successful future with Footprints Floors, the time to start is now. We’ve developed a business plan that is simple enough for a quick startup and strong enough for continued success. Our current Franchise Owners have developed into booming business Owners, backed by the foundations of our corporate support. Join the team today and grow with us. Contact us to learn how to get started.

Like No Other

With over 10 years of experience, our team has the expertise and background you can rely on for support and trusted advice. Our support systems are designed to help generate new customers so you can focus on your existing customers, contractors, and employees.

Footprints Floors has quickly become the largest flooring contractor by adhering to these simple tenets, which the vast majority of floor installers simply can’t because of lack of time and resources. Our shared corporate support structure allows Franchise Owners to focus on their customers and their contractors, while the Corporate Office handles all the details.


Our success comes from one key business objective. We offer outstanding customer service in an industry where it is often lacking.


Combine flexibility with profitability.

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TAKE OUR FRANCHISE QUIZ

1-minute quiz to see if you qualify