Building a secure future with United Carpets, the UK's leading franchise of carpets, beds and floor coverings, is made easy by our comprehensive programme of training, operational support, aggressive marketing campaigns and full turnkey set up. With over 11 years as a franchise success story, United Carpets joined the A.I.M stock market in February 2005; we are also full BFA members, so check us out. The company infrastructure is made up of industry professionals with blue chip backgrounds, from both within and outside the flooring sector.

The total beds and flooring market is worth over £3 billion p.a. and with our low, low prices, franchise owners benefit from nationally negotiated purchasing power and unrivalled terms from our nominated list of suppliers. Sales remain strong, new store development is also buoyant.

10 Great Reasons to Join

• £80,000 p.a. year 1 earnings potential with fantastic growth possible, as demonstrated by a proven franchise model
• Ready cash requirement of only £20,000 - £30,000 for a £99,000 full investment
• Full training pre-opening and experienced mentor manager support post opening
• Accountancy team to take care of VAT, payroll, monthly ledger and cash flow, annually audited accounts within the price
• £10,000 marketing launch included in the price
• Full TV marketing support
• Full back up on business plans, site acquisition and low interest funding with banks that continually support our franchise
• Fast track start up programme
• A.I.M listed company
• Full BFA membership

"United Carpets is one of the fastest developing and most successful franchise opportunities in the UK. With over 11 years franchise history and over 30 years experience in the floor and beds sector, we offer you the opportunity to enter a proven franchise, fully supported by a team of industry professionals who will constantly strive to help you gain the sort of sales & profits that many of our existing franchise owners already enjoy."
Paul Eyre, CEO

Territories

Our main focus on development is centered on the TV regions of Granada, Central East & West, and Yorkshire.

Candidate Profile

Our franchise owners come from a wide range of backgrounds and have a variety of experience. We seek new franchise owners that are able to interact with suppliers, general public and staff in a confident manner. You will need to access £20,000 - £30,000 of your own funds, allowing us to support you in gaining adequate funds to secure your business. A sales, business or commercial background would certainly help you in the day to day running of your store.

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Testimonials

'Excellent Support' - Joanne and John Horgan, Doncaster

Joanne and John see themselves, very much, as a Husband & Wife team; 'team' being the emphasis.

Joanne was previously working in the Hotel Industry and John was a chauffeur after an earlier incarnation as a miner.With no particular carpet background and with steady secure jobs they were concerned about taking the leap to a United Carpets franchise.

Says Joanne: "After I analysed it, I realised it was only the product I didn't know about and that product can be learned. It was the drive and ambition we had which spurred us on. We sat down and worked out certain issues we would have to overcome to be happy about going forward. We wanted to ensure we could address the following with a positive outcome:

• Achieve a work/family balance as we have two small children
• We wanted a better standard of living
• We needed strong support from United Carpets
• An excellent return on our investment
• We wanted to enjoy the experience

Says Joanne "after seven years in the business we both know, hand on heart, that all our initial anxieties and concerns have been met and surpassed. We were given excellent operational support and even now, just one phone call is always met by first class support throughout the company.

When I first started it was a very male dominated environment and I was worried I'd need to carry heavy carpets about - NOT SO! I employ staff who do this and it has never materialised as a problem. You don't need brute strength, just people skills to overcome any problem. Every day is different and I would certainly do it all over again, it still gives me the buzz it first did.

I have recommended this to several family members; I got my brother Paul into the business and he owns and runs the Chesterfield store while John's sister is the franchisee for the Lincoln store. My sister owns and runs the Sheffield store since March 2007 and is doing very well indeed as are the others.

It was a great decision for us and our family and we continue to reap the rewards with a real 'winning company'".

'Family Business' - Andy and Diane McLeod, Northfield

Andy and Diane work as a team and emphasise to customers the family business aspect. Diane only started working in the shop two years ago but it gives her the flexibility to work around the demands of having a daughter at school with a busy after school life.

Andy worked as an Area Manager for a national joinery and kitchen company and was looking to start his own business. Diane came from an import/export background working in an office, therefore had no retail experience but had good customer service skills.

Diane says "working in our family business with my husband obviously means I see a lot more of him than ever before, but so far it seems to work. I now do not worry if I have to leave early or if our daughter has a day off school as I have the flexibility to be there for her. I started by doing the administration but soon started selling as a lot of the more mature customers seem to be more comfortable dealing with a female.

Andy says "I was looking to start my own business in retail but the only premises I could rent were small shops, I realised that if I wanted a larger retail business from day one then franchising was the answer.

I then took on the franchise in Northfield which opened in March 2005. Despite early setbacks such as, the Rover car factory, less than a mile away, closing down shortly after we opened and a couple of weeks later road works starting, to build a relief road around the high street which lasted two years and has only just finished. Even with this adversity we broke even in year one and grew the business so at the end of year two we has achieved sales 54% higher than year one.

We are now in year three at Northfield and the sales continue to grow as we build a reputation in the area for value for money and excellent customer service. I can honestly say that I have never had any regrets about taking on the franchise. I am in control of my own business with a support network of other stores in the area as well as head office. We have excellent products with great group buying power from our suppliers which means we can sell at extremely competitive prices.