Editor’s Note:The Retail Groups and Franchises listed below are those that responded to a special questionnaire send byNational Floor Trendsfor our 2008 directory. This is not intended to represent all of the industry’s buying groups and should not be interpreted as such. If you represent  a Retail Group or Franchise organization and would like to be listed in this directory, please let us know.


ABBEY CARPET CO., INC.
3471 Bonita Bay Blvd., Bonita Springs, FL 34134,  (239) 948-0900, Fax: (239) 948-0990.
mnikolich@abbeycarpet.net
www.abbeycarpet.com
Pres./COO: Stephen C. Silverman. Exec. VP-Merchandising:  David Hardy. Chairman/CEO: Phil Gutierrez.
2007 Sales Volume: $1.6 Billion Franchise Fee: None  Rebates: 3% to 8%
Programs & Services: A full service franchise offering Lifestyle selections & National Adv.
Products Provided: Carpet, ceramics, resilient, wood, cushion, laminate floors, window treatments, floor covering accessories
Monthly Fee: $250 Royalty Payments: None
Membership: as of ‘05, 820 stores


BIG BOB’S NEW & USED CARPET OF AMERICA
10001 W. 75th St., Shawnee Mission, KS 66204,
(913) 789-7773, Fax: (913) 789-7126.
www.bigbobscarpet.com
Pres.: David Elyachar. Office Mgr.: Tammy Goodloe.
2007 Sales Volume: 40M Franchise Fee: $7,500- New Startup Costs: $125,000+
Programs & Services: Training, manuals, guides, large resource pool, commercial assist
Products Provided: Private lines, private products Royalty Payments: Sliding scale


CARPET ONE
670 N. Commercial St., Manchester, NH 03101;
(603) 626-0333, Fax: (603) 626-3444.
www.carpetone.com
Pres. Eric Demaree. COO/Pres.: Charlie Dilks. SR VP: Christopher Ramey.
2007 Sales Volume: $3.7 Billion Franchise Fee: None
Startup Costs: None Rebates: Yes
Programs & Services:  Exclusive brands and product lines, including LEES For Living, Bigelow, Good Housekeeping, and Liz Claiborne Home, and the most comprehensive warranties in the business. Extensive product, installation, and management training via the OnLine University. The SelectAFloor system, which eliminates confusion among consumers while creating a more efficient selling system for retailers. National accounts programs including national insurance programs
Products Provided: Carpet, area rugs, ceramics, vinyl, wood, cushion, laminate floors, wallpaper, window treatments and adhesives
Monthly Fee: $0 Royalty Payments: None
Advertising Fee: None Membership: Number of Stores: 1,050 worldwide.
Number of Company Owned Stores: 7


CARPETSPLUS OF AMERICA
100 Londenderry Ct., Ste 120, Woodstock, GA 30188;
(770) 528-0222.
Pres.: Ron Dunn. Exec. VP: Jon Logue.
Programs & Services: Buying group providing business functions, product, marketing, merchandising, training, networking and promotional support. Products Provided: Carpet, ceramics, resilient, wood, cushion, laminate floors.
Monthly Fee: $200. Rebates: Yes. Membership Fee: $4,000.


FCA NETWORK, INC.
1000 Brook Forest Ave., Shorewood, IL 60404;
(888) 322-5959; (603) 674-1260, Fax: (815) 436-4951;
(603) 232-5866.
information@fcanetwork.com; www.fcanetwork.com
Pres./COO: Olga Robertson. C.E.O.: Barth Getto.
Programs & Services: A buying offering licenses for exclusive territories within the continental United States which includes national account pricing; merchandising; networking; promotional support and fully integrated selling systems.
Products Provided: Carpet, ceramic, hardwood, cushion, laminate, resilient and B2B software.
Monthly Fee: $299. Rebates: Yes. Startup Costs: Variable.


FLOOR COVERINGS INTERNATIONAL
200 Technology Ct., Smyrna, GA 30082; (800) 955-4324.
info@floorcoveringsinternational.com
www.floorcoveringsinternational.com
Pres.: Joe Lunsford. Dir.: Jan Rhodes.
Programs & Services: Support services include comprehensive training, 24-hour toll-free help line, marketing and operations manuals, buying group discounts, monthly and weekly newsletters, ongoing training, annual convention, national advertising, national accounts and customized sample boards Products Provided: Carpet, ceramics, resilient, wood, cushion, custom rugs, window treatments


FLOOR TO CEILING CORPORATE
3200 Corporate Center Dr., Ste. 101, Burnsville, MN 55306-5536;
(952) 890-8979, Fax: (952) 890-3818.
ssindlinger@floortoceiling.com www.floortoceiling.com
Pres.: Steve Sindlinger. VP: Raymond Shrader.
2007 Sales Volume: $125,000,000 Franchise Fee: $5,000
Startup Costs: Vary Rebates: Up to 5%
Programs & Services: National account level pricing with all vendors, comprehensive advertising campaigns - print ads, radio spots and direct mail - and complete selection of selling aids
Products Provided: Carpets, ceramics, resilient, wood, cushion, laminate floors, kitchen, bath and decorative products. Monthly Fee: $350


FLOORING PLUS INC.
P.O. Box 1356, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 762-5607, Fax: (410) 760-4045.
charlie@flooringplus.com; www.flooringplus.com
Exec. Dir.: Charlie Parsons. Mktg. Asst.: Katie Collier.
2007 Sales Volume: Est. $450 million Franchise Fee: None
Startup Costs: None required, optional programs offer for carpet and showroom display system Rebates: Varies by product line
Membership Fee: $300-$325
Type of Franchise: Independent Dealer Marketing Program Programs & Services:
Web Program, Database Program, Warranty Program, Sale Events, Training, Display Program, Conventions, Direct Mail Program
Products Provided: Private Label Carpet Program, strategic alliances with leading manufacturers
Monthly Fee: $200 Royalty Payments: None Advertising Fee: Optional programs are offered
Membership: 450


INVIRONMENTALISTS, THE
175 Town Park Dr., Ste. 400, Kennesaw, GA 30144
(800) 328-7719, Fax: (800) 438-7668.
www.theinvironmentalists.com


NATIONAL FLOORCOVERING ALLIANCE
16705 Cinnamon Dr., Omaha, NE 68136
(402) 895-2217, Fax: (402) 895-2217.
Pres.: Gary Cissell.
Programs & Services: Independent major dealers sharing ideas and purchasing power to support one another and key vendors for mutual profitability


STARNET COMMERCIAL FLOORING COOPERATIVE
20 Homestead, Darien, CT 06820; (800) 787-6381.
www.starnetflooring.com
Exec. Dir.: Jeanne Matson.
Programs & Services: A member owned cooperative of commercial flooring contractors located throughout the United States