From Seasoned IT Expert to Flooring Franchise Owner
This article was originally published in Patch.com on June 25, 2025. Floor Coverings International (FCI), a leader in innovative flooring solutions, proudly announces the opening of its new franchise location in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Serving communities including Crystal Lake, Cary, Fox River Grove, Barrington, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, and Schaumburg, FCI Crystal Lake brings a fresh approach to flooring with its unique Mobile Showroom, delivering personalized service directly to customers’ homes and businesses.
Opened recently by Ron Burke, a seasoned professional with 25 years of experience in IT sales, the Crystal Lake location represents a return to his entrepreneurial roots and passion for firsthand work. “I wanted to get back to something I truly enjoy,” said Burke. “Floor Coverings International was a great way to do that while scratching that entrepreneurial itch. Our mobile showroom revolutionizes how customers shop for floors by bringing over 3,000 flooring options directly to their door, allowing them to see samples alongside their own décor and lighting.”
Floor Coverings International specializes in premium, in-home flooring solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of homeowners. The Crystal Lake team offers a wide range of popular flooring options including sustainable laminate floors made from recycled wood fibers, realistic wood-look laminates, waterproof flooring perfect for unpredictable weather, and advanced vinyl options that mimic natural wood and stone. Additionally, the franchise provides high-quality carpet selections and luxury engineered hardwood flooring featuring real wood veneers with exquisite detail.
