Colorado Springs Resident Brings No. 1 Flooring Franchise to Area

(COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado)-Rick Webster drew on some professional and personal experiences in deciding what he wanted to do in the next chapter of his working career. And the 58-year-old Colorado Springs resident believes he found the perfect niche as one of the newest franchise owners with Floor Coverings International, the brand that’s consistently ranked No. 1 in the mobile flooring category – visiting customers’ homes in a Mobile Flooring Showroom stocked with thousands of flooring samples from top manufacturers. Floor Coverings International of Colorado Springs serves customers throughout northern and southern Colorado Springs.

Recently retired from the U.S. Army Reserve, where he served as a Logistician and Space Officer, Webster believes his logistics training and experience will serve him well in the existing franchise that he purchased in August. “I saw my Army logistics background as a huge asset in this business, both in my customer service focus and my ability to bring together all the elements to successfully complete each project,” Webster said. “I’m also excited about being able to produce great products for customers and being able to say, “I did that.”

Another motivating factor for Webster to purchase a Floor Coverings International franchise came from recalling his own renovation experience four years ago that didn’t go quite as planned. “It’s one that I relive every time I enter my kitchen,” Webster said. “Having experienced the ongoing misery of a bad floor installation, I want to be sure my customers never have to experience what I did.”

In Floor Coverings International, Webster found a company that has tripled in size since 2005 by putting a laser focus on consumer buying habits and expressed desires, its impressive operating model, growth ability, marketing, advertising, and merchandising. Floor Coverings International further separates itself from the competition through its customer experience, made up of several simple and integrated steps that exceed customers’ expectations. For this, Floor Coverings International was given the Innovation Award for Customer Response from Franchise Update Media, the benchmark publication and conference entity that is the Gold Standard of Franchising.

“Floor Coverings International has a fantastic system and great people who are all pulling for your success,” Webster said. “I have been astounded by the support and encouragement throughout my experience.”

One other element of owning his own business that is very important to Webster is the opportunity to create a legacy for his family. “My wife is significantly younger than me and we have a young family. I’m building this business to provide a legacy for them and ensure they are provided for should something happen to me,” Webster said. “Tara is a stay-at-home mother, and I don’t want her to have to go back to work to provide for our children as they grow up.”

With the home improvement industry booming, the flooring market is also keeping pace. The global flooring market was estimated at $388 billion in 2020, but is expected to reach $409 billion in 2021, according to Grand View Research. The market is expected to grow at an annual rate of more than six percent from 2021 to 2028, reaching overall sales of $621 billion.

“The skyrocketing housing market encourages people to invest in their current home vs. buying a new home,” Webster said. “With that in mind, people see flooring as a key factor in updating and increasing the value of their homes. I love being a part of that process for them.”

For more information, visit https://coloradosprings.floorcoveringsinternational.com or call (719) 308-2835.

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ABOUT FLOOR COVERINGS INTERNATIONAL

Norcross, GA-based Floor Coverings International has been ranked consistently as the No. 1 Mobile Flooring Franchise in North America by Entrepreneur Magazine. The 142 franchisees and their Design Associates offer a unique in-home experience with a mobile showroom that comes directly to the client’s door. More than 3,000 flooring choices are available to view in the home with and alongside existing lighting, paint, and furniture. The company will open several more locations throughout the U.S. and Canada through franchise expansion in 2021. For franchise information, please visit www.opportunities.flooring-franchise.com and to find your closest location go to www.floorcoveringsinternational.com.