Footprints Floors

Footprints Floors

Information based on 2024 FDD

Home Services · Flooring

Investment min
$80K
Total: $80K–$114K
Avg gross revenue
$398K
Unit-level, 2024
Franchise fee
$68K
Per current disclosure
Royalty
6%/mo
Locations
80
Franchising since 2013

Description

What is Footprints Floors?

Footprints Floors has emerged as a leading provider of premium flooring installation and restoration services since 2008. This home services franchise has built its reputation on delivering exceptional craftsmanship, transparent pricing, and superior customer service across its growing network of locations.

What sets Footprints Floors apart is their unique business model that eliminates the overhead of showrooms and inventory, allowing franchisees to focus solely on providing outstanding service while maintaining competitive pricing for customers. Their comprehensive service offerings include hardwood floor installation, restoration and refinishing, tile installation, backsplashes, and various other flooring solutions.

The franchise's success is built on a foundation of core values that emphasize professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail. Franchisees benefit from extensive training, proven systems, and ongoing support that enable them to deliver consistent, high-quality results. The business model is designed to be scalable, allowing owners to grow their operations while maintaining work-life balance.

Customer reviews consistently highlight the company's commitment to excellence, with praise for their punctual service, skilled craftspeople, and meticulous attention to cleanliness during and after projects. The franchise's communication-focused approach ensures clients are kept informed throughout their projects, from initial consultation to final walkthrough.

For entrepreneurs seeking a proven business opportunity in the thriving home services industry, Footprints Floors offers a compelling model that combines operational simplicity with strong profit potential. Their established brand reputation and commitment to customer satisfaction provide a solid foundation for business success.
  • Mobile business model eliminates showroom overhead costs
  • 16 years of proven franchise system operation since 2008
  • 81 active franchise units demonstrating system stability
  • Revenue performance exceeding flooring subsector averages
  • Comprehensive flooring services including installation and restoration
  • In-home consultation and estimation service model

Location Analysis

Where Footprints Floors wins

Footprints Floors demonstrates strong market penetration with widespread coverage across multiple states, showing particular strength in the Southeast and Midwest regions. The franchise maintains notable concentrations in key markets like Georgia, while establishing significant presence across Florida, Michigan, New York, and Ohio. This geographic distribution suggests successful adaptation to diverse market conditions and customer needs.

The franchise's exceptional 4.86 average rating across thousands of customer reviews indicates consistent service quality and strong operational execution across regions. This high satisfaction metric is particularly noteworthy in the competitive home services sector, suggesting effective territory management and strong local market positioning.

The current distribution pattern reveals strategic opportunities in underserved markets, particularly in the Western United States. Successful locations typically operate in suburban areas with high homeownership rates and median household incomes above $75,000. The franchise shows particular strength in markets with active housing markets and high renovation activity.

Ideal locations for new franchisees should target growing metropolitan areas with strong housing markets, significant home improvement spending, and limited flooring specialist competition. The franchise's proven success in diverse geographic regions suggests adaptability to various market conditions, though careful consideration should be given to local construction trends and competitive density.
Total US locations
81
Franchise units
80
Corporate locations
1
Avg. sq. footage
N/A

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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind Footprints Floors

Avg gross revenue$397,772
Investment range$79,955 – $114,480
Investment midpoint$97,218
Brand fund2%/mo
Royalty6%/mo
Franchise fee$68,000
Min. net worth
Min. liquid capital
Footprints Floors presents an entry-level investment opportunity within the Home Services flooring subsector, with total costs ranging $79,955-$114,480. The minimum investment sits $40 below the subsector average of $79,995, while staying well below the maximum of $155,614, making it attractive for first-time franchisees seeking lower-barrier entry into flooring services.

Operating in a specialized subsector with only 6 total flooring franchises, Footprints Floors benefits from limited direct franchise competition while serving the robust residential renovation market. The mobile business model eliminates expensive showroom overhead, creating significant operational efficiency advantages over traditional flooring retailers.

With 81 active units and 16 years of operation since 2008, the franchise demonstrates solid system maturity and measured growth. The reported gross revenue of $397,772 exceeds the subsector average of $375,956, indicating strong revenue potential compared to flooring franchise peers.

Ideal investors should possess strong sales and customer service backgrounds with sufficient working capital for marketing and crew management. The mobile model requires less real estate investment but demands effective territory management skills. Prospective franchisees must thoroughly review the FDD and conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
Did you know? Starting your own Footprints Floors franchise - a leading flooring installation and refinishing business - requires a total investment between $79,955 and $114,480, which includes the $68,000 franchise fee plus all the equipment, training, and startup costs needed to launch your mobile flooring service that brings professional hardwood floor solutions directly to customers' homes.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$80K–$114K
Most common
$79,955
Minimum
$97,218
Midpoint
$114,480
Maximum

Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $79,955 to $114,480. The midpoint $97,218 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.

FDD Item 19

Average gross sales

$600K$480K$360K$240K$120KN/A
$464K
$497K
$398K
2022
2023
2024
Avg
$453K
YOY change (2023 -> 2024)
-20%

According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Footprints Floors has an average gross revenue of $398K. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)

Growth over time

Franchise footprint

+4% YoY
100806040200
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
81 units open as of 2024 FDD+3 in last 12 mo

2024 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Footprints Floors's 2024 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a Footprints Floors franchise typically ranges between $79,955.00 and $114,480.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that is publicly available and that we have on record, which was issued in 2024. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. For the most current and detailed information, we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

Footprints Floors
Footprints Floors
$398K avg revenue · 80+ US franchises

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