Furniture Medic

About

Founded in 1992 and operating as a premier brand within TCB Franchising, Furniture Medic is one of the world's largest on-site wood restoration and furniture repair franchise systems. With a network of over 240 franchise locations operating internationally, Furniture Medic delivers high-quality restoration services to both residential homeowners and commercial clients. Service capabilities encompass wood surface touch-up, cabinet refacing and refinishing, antique restoration, leather and vinyl repair, upholstery touch-ups, structural joint stabilization, precision color matching, and specialized disaster restoration services following water or fire damage for corporate offices, hotels, restaurants, and private residences. The total initial investment needed to establish a Furniture Medic franchise spans from $80,400 to $91,000, which includes an initial franchise fee of $33,000. Prospective owners are required to possess a minimum of $25,000 to $50,000 in liquid capital and a net worth of $100,000. The ongoing financial requirements consist of a 7% royalty fee on gross sales plus a 2% contribution to the national marketing fund. Operating as a mobile, van-based business significantly reduces fixed overhead expenses, eliminating the requirement for expensive retail showroom leases while providing exceptional operational flexibility, low fixed recurring costs, and high gross profit margins for the operator. Franchisees receive two weeks of hands-on technical and business management instruction at the corporate training center, mastering specialized repair techniques, chemical safety, estimation software, and customer acquisition strategies. Ongoing support includes corporate national account leads, marketing templates, preferred vendor pricing, and technical field consultation. The ideal franchisee candidate ranges from a detail-oriented craftsman or hands-on technician to an executive leader seeking a scalable home-service business. The franchise model effectively supports owner-operator leadership, executive management, and semi-absentee business models with continuous corporate guidance and national brand backing to ensure long-term local growth. The brand provides franchise owners with continuous field support, comprehensive marketing collateral, and national vendor programs to foster long-term growth and success. The brand provides franchise owners with continuous field support, comprehensive marketing collateral, and national vendor programs to foster long-term growth and success.