Floor Coverings International Franchise Startup Costs
Learn about our franchise startup costs and what you’ll need to invest when starting an FCI.
Starting a business doesn’t require you to strike it rich first. In fact, Floor Coverings International has one of the most affordable opportunities in the $430 billion home remodeling industry, with lower franchise expenses than many of our competitors.
Below are FCI’s franchise startup fees and costs:
| Expenditures | Standard Fee | Method of Payment | When Payable | To Whom Payment is Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | Lump Sum or Installment | When you sign the Franchise Agreement | FCI |
| Additional Territory Fee (minimum of 2) | $40,000 each | Lump Sum or Installment | When you sign the Franchise Agreement | FCI |
| Inspirenet / Inspirenet Mobile Software | $7,500 | Lump Sum | 30 days prior to training | FCI |
| Software Access Fee (2 months) | $400 - $600 | Lump Sum | Monthly upon signing Franchise Agreement | FCI |
| Training Related Expenses | $3,000 - $5,000 | Varies | As incurred |
Various third parties |
| Opening Package | $35,000 - $45,000 | Lump Sum | 30 days prior to training | FCI and third parties |
| Personnel / Staffing | $0 - $5,000 | As Agreed | As Agreed | Employees |
| Initial Advertising Expenses | $40,000 - $60,000 | Varies | Within 4 Months after training | Various third parties |
| Insurance Liability / Vehicle | $1,500 - $6,000/yr | Installment or Lump Sum | As incurred | Your Insurance Carrier |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $2,000 - $5,000 | Varies | As incurred | Business licenses, utilities, phone |
| FCI Vehicle | $1,000 | Lump sum, finance or lease | According to purchase option | Our designated suppliers or third parties |
| Office Equipment | $1,000 - $5,000 | Lump Sum | As incurred | Third party |
| Real Estate and Improvements | $0 - $5,000 | Varies | As incurred | Various third parties |
| Additional Startup Funds | $45,000 - 65,000 | As Incurred | As incurred | Supplies, utilities, etc |
| TOTAL | $154,400 – $341,000 |
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