Furniture Restoration
Home and office furniture cleaning and repair
services
Do you want to make the right decision in
establishing your own business?
Are you usure of the risks in starting from
scratch?
You already know that there is no magic formula,
it takes motivation, enthusiasm, commitment... and a business
package that is proven to work. Choosing the right franchise
will reduce the risk, giving you a valuable measure of stability
and the benefit of a recognised trading name. The Furniture Medic
franchise provides you with a unique package, where each facet
complements and enhances your ability to succeed.
Franchisees want to work for themselves but not
by themselves. The franchise system takes the risk out of failure.
In 1976 when ServiceMASTER joined the British Franchise Association
there were seven franchised companies, now there are over nine
hundred, this growth happened for a very good reason, franchising
works.
Who Are Furniture
Medic?
We are part of ServiceMASTER who, since
1959, have been providing individuals and couples with franchise
opportunities. There are six different types of franchise in the UK
group and four different brands, these are ServiceMaster Clean,
Merry Maids, TruGreen and of course Furniture Medic. We support
over 900 licensed businesses in the UK with seventy staff, based at
our headquarters in Leicester.
Providing almost fifty years of service to the
British public we are acknowledged as leading the way in home and
office furniture cleaning and repair services. Through
patented techniques Furniture Medics environmentally friendly
applications allow for restoration of wood and furniture at a
fraction of the replacement costs, including:
- Furniture repair.
- Furniture restoration.
- Vinyl repair.
- French polishing/scratch repair.
- Leather repair.
- UPVC repair.
- On-site fabric and framework repairs.
- Marble repair.
Could You Be a Furniture
Medic Franchisee?
You will need to be motivated and committed
to owning a business. Management skills are
not essential, although an affinity with home improvement combined
with drive and ambition will ensure that your business realises its
full potential. You must be fit with no back problems and you
cannot be colour blind. Some existing upholsters and polishers have
taken up our franchise, either as an add on to their business or to
start something of their own.
To succeed as a Furniture Medic franchise you
will have to be 'good with your hands', motivated to growing your
business and be able to be taught new skills, with the support of a
comprehensive franchise package, your determination could be your
success: The franchise includes.
- Comprehensive Training
- Low Start Up Costs
- Full Back-Up & Support
- Proven Track Record
- Marketing Start-Up
- National Accounts
- Wood Repair
- Unique Systems
- Leather Repair
- Constant Public Demand
- Upholstery Repair
- UPVC Repair
- Deluxing Applications
- Magic Strip Applications
The market for furniture repair services is
extremely large. ServiceMASTER’s corporate relationships with
a number of major companies, along with their industry recognised
image, will help you build a client base that works: National
Account work is provided for you from the following
companies.
- Major insurance companies & Loss adjusters
- Furnishing manufacturers & importers.
- Club catalogues & internet based furniture providers.
- Retailers, pubs, restaurants & clubs.
- Car dealers.
- Schools, cinemas & nursing homes.
Investing In Your Future
with Furniture Medic
The elements for your new business
are:
The Franchise License which includes a comprehensive training
programme involving pre-study, three weeks on-site training and
business launch assistance with a planned marketing campaign.
National Accounts and continuous support all but guarantee your
success - £16,000
The Full Equipment Package which includes
software, extractor, compressor, professional power tools and all
equipment and materials needed to operate the service from
furnishing repair tools and products to Restoration Refinishing and
Magic Strip kits as well as stationery and business cards.
Our customised software will ensure that the business owner remains
at the cutting edge of technology. A new liveried leased
vehicle, fully racked out as a mobile resource centre completes the
package. After training is complete you drive away ready to trade -
£10,500
