Furniture Medic Franchise

On-site furniture repair and restoration

Joseph Lunsford wasn't looking to start a business when he moved into a new home and realized that several pieces of his furniture had been damaged in transit, but start one he did. He founded Furniture Medic in 1992 in response to his dissatisfaction with the long turnaround time that was common with most refurnishing shops. In 1996 Furniture Medic was acquired by ServiceMaster and has since grown to more than 600 locations throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.

ServiceMaster's franchise family also includes franchisors Merry Maids, Terminix and AmeriSpec.

Please Note: The operators of Furniture Medic, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Furniture Medic website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Furniture Medic franchise?

Total Investment: $35,500-$78,900
Initial Franchise Fee: $22,000
Royalty Fee: 7%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years

How to contact Furniture Medic

Furniture Medic News

Furnituremedic: ‘real Job Satisfaction' - A Franchise From The Servicemaster Group
Backed by the comprehensive support structure of multiple franchise group ServiceMaster, Furniture Medic offers a franchise opportunity to 'handy' individuals seeking to operate a business in furniture repair and restoration. "The business concept has been developed over 15 years to ... more

Furniture Etiquette Mom Didn't Mention; Experts At Furniture Medic Tell Us What Our Belongings Are Begging For
Mom always said to keep your feet off of the coffee table and elbows off the dinner table but she may not have told you how to avoid the common everyday mistakes that can damage your furniture. The furniture care and repair experts at Furniture Medic say sometimes it's the little things that c... more

Furniture Medic Gives Kitchens A New Look At A Fraction Of The Cost
Have you found your dream home complete with all the amenities you've always wanted, but are having nightmares about the dreadful, dingy, lifeless cabinets? No need to fret, because the experts at Furniture Medic are skilled and ready to help you nurse your cabinets back to life. Old homes h... more

Furniture Medic Offers Tips For Simple Refinishing
Refinishing Grandma's antique table doesn't have to strip your patience. Refinishing techniques can easily turn any piece of furniture into a prized possession. The products you will need are often available at the local paint store. Along with some creativity, a little experimentation and t... more

Furniture Medic Shares Tips For Getting Black And White Marks Off Your Treasures
Oops! You didn't mean to leave that glass of ice water on the kitchen table, but you did and now there's a permanent, ugly ring. What's more, the water can cause mildew that will eat through the finish. Luckily, both these furniture disasters have remedies. With some items you probably h... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Furniture Medic open? 1992
When did Furniture Medic start franchising? 1992

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	407	70	103	0
2004	407	70	103	0
2003	410	70	108	0
2002	470	59	98	0
2001	417	65	85	0

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	No
Startup Costs	Yes	No
Equipment	Yes	N/A
Inventory	Yes	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Other Financing Source(s): In-house vehicle financing

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Ad slicks, National media

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 40% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

General business experience

Marketing skills

• Decorating and Furniture Franchise Opportunities
• Home Repair & Renovation Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $25K to $50K

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