Floor & Decor Creating 500 Jobs In Cobb County

ATLANTA, GA -- Gov. Nathan Deal on Thursday announced Floor & Decor, a multichannel specialty retailer of hard surface flooring and related accessories, will create 500 jobs over five years in the expansion and relocation of its headquarters in Atlanta. New jobs will include administrative and customer service positions. Floor & Decor operates 95 warehouse-format stores in 26 states, including seven in Georgia. In February, the company opened a state-of-the-art 1.4 million-square-foot distribution center outside of Savannah, which employs over 100 people.

“Floor & Decor’s headquarters expansion highlights how companies that call Georgia home find success for continued growth here in the No. 1 state for business,” said Deal. “Georgia is home to many of the nation’s flooring industry leaders who thrive here thanks to our skilled workforce, expansive logistics infrastructure and close proximity to the Southeastern market. Companies like Floor & Decor are a driving force in our state’s economy, as they invest in our communities and create quality jobs for Georgians. Our low-tax, business-friendly economic environment will continue to help Floor & Decor flourish well into the future.”

“We’re pleased to reach this agreement, which will allow us to continue to expand in Georgia,” said Floor & Decor CEO Tom Taylor. “Floor & Decor was founded in Atlanta nearly 20 years ago, and we’re proud of the hundreds of high-quality jobs that we’ve created in Georgia. The state’s business-friendly environment and infrastructure make it the perfect place for us to support our stores and our customers.”

Founded in 2000, Floor & Decor stores offer a broad selection of in-stock tile, wood, laminate and natural stone flooring products, as well as decorative accessories and installation materials.

“The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb are excited about Floor and Decor’s decision to expand its global headquarters in Cobb,” said Sharon Mason, president and CEO of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. “This announcement illustrates our strong partnerships, thriving business climate, and skilled workforce. Floor and Decor’s investment and job expansion will contribute to the success of Cobb County for years to come.”

Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Atlanta.

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