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Furniture Medic

A franchisee is a powerful and effective process that includes the marketing, sale and distribution of products as well as services. Experience of the franchisor and the goodwill of the brand are the vital attributes of a successful franchisee. The franchisor licenses the trademarks and techniques of doing business and performs the distribution of products or services through his associated dealers.

Furniture Medic is the world's leading furniture repair and restoration franchisor, has established a status for superiority unmatched in the industry. Joseph Lunsford founded Furniture Medic in 1992 in response to his disappointment with the long turnaround time that was common with most refurnishing shops. In 1996, Furniture Medic was acquired by ServiceMaster and has since grown to more than 600 locations throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In order to promote the services of their franchisees to major customer groups, they exhibit at various conventions and trade shows during the year. Their franchisees benefit from business generated by these activities.

Furniture Medic is a member of the ServiceMaster Family of Brands which includes ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, Terminix, TruGreen-ChemLawn, Rescue Rooter, American Home Shield, AmeriSpec and InStar. Family of Brands marketing materials provides additional exposure for your growing business. The costs and fees include total investment of $37000 to 81900, franchise fee is $24500 and ongoing royalty fee is 7 percent and term of agreement is 5 years, renewable.

The company has performed so well, Entrepreneur Magazine has recognized Furniture Medic as the number 1 furniture repair and restoration franchise in the country for ten years running. The company’s ranking in Franchise 500 is 334 in 2006, 150 in 2005, 97 in 2004, 71 in 2003, 142 in 2002, ranked 1 in category in 2004, 2003, 2002, in Fastest Growing Franchises ranked 53 in 2003, in Top home based franchises ranked 92 in 2006, 32 in 2005, 22 in 2004, 12 in 2003, 24 in 2002, in Low Cost Franchises ranked 87 in 2006, 35 in 2005, 25 in 2004, 18 in 2003, in America's Top Global Franchises ranked 104 in 2005, 66 in 2004. Their system's success is firmly rooted in their dedication to providing their customers with supreme craftsmanship and quality service.

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