Phil Somers Brings #1 Mobile Flooring Franchise to the Area

(OAK BROOK, Illinois)-The pieces not only fell into place, but Phil Somers was more than ready for the opportunity at hand to become a franchise owner with Floor Coverings International, whose representatives visit customers’ homes in a Mobile Flooring Showroom stocked with thousands of flooring samples from top manufacturers. Floor Coverings International Oak Brook, which opened June 3, serves customers throughout Oak Brook, Elmhurst, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Bloomingdale and Glendale Heights.

The 67-year-old Somers had been a supply chain executive for manufacturing firms since the 1990s, but when his job was being relocated to another state, he had no interest in uprooting his family. Like many of us, Somers had always wanted to be his own boss and now the time was right. He vetted six different franchise opportunities and chose Floor Coverings International, in part, because of its vision and values. “After working in the corporate world for 40 years I was ready to build my own team and create a company that provides the best experience for our customers, employees, contractors and suppliers,” Somers said. “And I felt that Floor Coverings International has a great team of people both at its headquarters in Atlanta and with local franchisees here in the western suburbs of Chicago. Everyone pulls together to help each other with advice and support in building a great brand.”

In Floor Coverings International, Somers 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. “You have to understand that starting a business is like launching a rocket,” Somers said. “It takes a tremendous amount of energy to get it off the ground and you need total commitment and a good support system like the one that Floor Coverings International provides.”

For Information visit https://oakbrook.floorcoveringsinternational.com or call 630-426-1888.

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ABOUT FLOOR COVERINGS INTERNATIONAL

Floor Coverings International is the #1 Mobile Flooring Franchise in North America. Utilizing a unique in-home experience, the mobile showroom comes directly to the customer’s door with more than 3,000 flooring choices. Floor Coverings International has 150-plus locations throughout the U.S. and Canada with plenty of opportunity for continued expansion in 2019. For franchise information, please visit www.flooring-franchise.com and to find your closest location, www.floorcoveringsinternational.com.