Local Resident Brings No. 1 Flooring Franchise to Cedar Rapids

(CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa)-Longtime success is something we all strive for. It’s the sign of a job well done. But sometimes, instead of staying the path, it’s a good idea to shake things up. Instead of driving straight down the highway, we want to take an off ramp and see where it takes us. That’s basically what Marion’s Paul Hartke decided to do. Recently, he became a newly minted franchise owner with Floor Coverings International, visiting customers’ homes in a Mobile Flooring Showroom stocked with thousands of flooring samples from top manufacturers. The 52-year-old Hartke serves clients throughout the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids corridor.

Hartke had a successful career in Corporate America, spending 20 years as an HVAC sales engineer. But like so many others, he always dreamed of owning his own business. But unlike many others, he followed through on his dream. “Coming from Corporate America I had a desire to build a legacy that could be passed on to my children,” Hartke said. “It has been fun and exciting, but also challenging.”

In Floor Coverings International, Hartke found a company that has tripled in size since 2005 by putting a laser focus on consumer buying habits and expressed desires, its impressive operating model, growth ability, marketing, advertising and merchandising. Floor Coverings International further separates itself from the competition through its customer experience, made up of several simple and integrated steps that exceed customers’ expectations. “After seeing the different franchise opportunities that were available, Floor Coverings International was the best fit for me due to their existing success and franchisee support,” said Hartke, who said his new business will dovetail well with his wife and daughter’s business as realtors.

For information visit https://cedarrapids.floorcoveringsinternational.com or call 319-531-7771.

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ABOUT FLOOR COVERINGS INTERNATIONAL

Floor Coverings International is the #1 Mobile Flooring Franchise in North America. Utilizing a unique in-home experience, the mobile showroom comes directly to the customer’s door with more than 3,000 flooring choices. Floor Coverings International has 150-plus locations throughout the U.S. and Canada with plenty of opportunity for continued expansion in 2020. For franchise information, please visit www.flooring-franchise.com and to find your closest location, www.floorcoveringsinternational.com.