Summary of Operation:
Sales of carpet, laminates, vinyls & beds. Generally out of town locations in ’warehouse style’ outlets of between 5-10,000 sq ft.

Ideal Franchise Owner:
Sales or retail knowledge an advantage. A ’people person’ with a good understanding of customer service and branded concepts. Pro active starter who can make things happen.

Training Provided:
Six weeks pre-opening, weekend of opening - full support, four weeks mentoring post-opening.

Training Location:
South Yorkshire, fully funded by United Carpets.

Support Services:
Marketing, training, operational, legal, accountancy, financial.

Year Established: 1997
Year of First Franchise: 1998
Number of Company Outlets: 6
Number of Franchised Outlets: 87
Franchises Planned: 100 by end 2011
Areas of Priority Development: Yorkshire, North West, East and West Midlands.

Overseas Opportunities Exist: None
Overseas Opportunities Planned: None

Total Cost of Franchise: £99,000
Initial Investment: £80000
Management Service Fees Payable: 8% yr 1, 9.5% years 2-5.
Breakdown of Package: £10,000 franchise fee, £10,000 local marketing, £79,000 shopfit.
Financial Assistance Available: All main banks

BFA Member: Full
IFA Member: No

	Projected Turnover	Projected Profit
Year 1	£500-£800k	£70-£80k
Year 2	AOR	AOR
Year 3	AOR	AOR