Floor Coverings International (FCI), a flooring franchise in North America with locally owned mobile flooring showrooms, announced three newly signed franchise agreements that will bring its services to the greater Chicagoland area.

Illinois proves to be a strong development state for the brand, now boasting 13 franchisees, spanning 31 territories. With a newly launched marketing co-op, company leadership continues to see vast growth potential with aim to add seven franchisees in suburban markets including Bartlett, Batavia, Buffalo Grove, Lemont, and Northbrook among others.

Behind the newly signed agreements are growth-minded and community-driven franchisees:

• Blake Latta, who boasts a 25-plus-year career in sales management and business development. He was ready to break free from the grind of corporate America and signed on for two territories, now open and serving the greater Wheaton and Naperville markets.
• Mike and Lori Macpherson, a husband-wife duo who bring collective experience in business finance, management, and marketing, are set to open mid-September and serve two territories across Barrington.
• Thomas Peterson, is a Chicago local with a strong entrepreneurial desire who is set to service the Near North Side Chicago neighborhood later this September.

With seasoned experts committed to franchisee support and helping drive strong performance, FCI is growing with both existing owners looking to add additional territories and franchisees seeking to diversify their portfolios in the home improvement space. With franchise inquiries are up 45% year-over-year, FCI aims to award 90 total franchises by year-end, bringing its total operating franchises to 250.

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