Deck the Walls is North America's premier
franchisor of art, custom framing and wall décor. Located
primarily in shopping malls, we have been in business since 1979
and franchising since 1981.
Each store offers a large selection of art and
custom frame options, plus our unique framing systems. We have a
friendly, inviting, creative atmosphere that you and your customers
will both enjoy. Entrepreneur Magazine has consistently named Deck
The Walls and our sister concept, The Great Frame Up, as two of the
top franchises in the Art & Custom Framing category.
Deck The Walls is a Franchise Concepts, Inc.
(FCI) company. FCI is the world's largest, most successful
franchisor of retail art and custom framing stores. Besides owning
both Deck The Walls and The Great Frame Up, two of the largest
national art and custom framing franchises in the United States,
FCI also owns Framing & Art Centre, the only national art and
custom framing franchise in Canada. Therefore, as part of FCI's
rapidly growing family, which now has over 300 stores, you'll enjoy
some unbeatable advantages!
Why Deck The Walls may be the perfect franchise
opportunity for you!
Combined buying power of our parent
company's 300+ stores
With our dominant industry position, we've been able to negotiate
major discounts, not only with leading publishers, distributors and
suppliers, but also with credit card providers, insurance companies
and more - discounts that will give your business a serious
advantage over every other competitor out there.
Assistance with site selection, lease
negotiation and custom build-out
We'll help evaluate potential sites and assist in negotiating the
best possible lease. We even recommend our experience architects to
oversee the entire construction process. In short, we offer a
complete turn-key package. We know what it takes to make a store
work, and we will make sure yours gets off on the right foot, right
from the beginning.
Comprehensive training
programs
We have an intensive training program, designed to teach you
everything you need to know to hit the ground running right from
day one.
Financing assistance available through
third party
At your request we will be happy to help you obtain third party
financing. With our reputation, clout and proven track record and
national presence, finding a lender to work with you should not be
difficult.
Prime locations available
We can locate an excellent location in a mall or non-mall location
near where you live, or if you'd prefer, you can use this as an
opportunity to relocate to just about any other area of the
country.
Professionally produced marketing
programs
Our National Marketing Fund was established to provide you with a
full range of top-quality and merchandising materials - the kind
you couldn't possibly get as an independent business
owner.
On-going support programs
We have over 40 dedicated professionals working full-time for you
in our Franchise Support Center in St Louis, Mo. We also have Field
Operations Managers that work closely with you. We will be there
for you every step of the way.
Professional satisfaction and personal
enjoyment
If you're looking for a rewarding business in a growing industry, a
business with a respected brand name, a proven operating system and
strong support programs, you won't find a more fun, more creative
or more satisfying opportunity than Deck The Walls.
Area, regional and national
meetings
To help you stay current on all aspects of the industry and to help
you get to know your fellow franchisees around the country, we hold
valuable seminars, workshops and idea sharing sessions at our area,
regional and national meetings.
Technology/e-commerce
program
We lead the industry in utilizing technology in our stores. From
our intranet system to our e-commerce program to our automated
framing equipment, our goal is to enhance the shopping experience,
grow top and bottom-line sales and profits and simplify our
franchisees lives.
