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Local Residents Bring No. 1 Flooring Franchise to Area

After Reassessing Dual Careers During Pandemic, Couple Decides to Start New Chapter as Small-Biz Owners

Debbie and John Tobin, Croton on Hudson residents, are Floor Coverings International franchisees. They visit customers’ homes in a Mobile Flooring Showroom stocked with thousands of flooring samples and serve clients throughout Westchester County.
Debbie and John Tobin, Croton on Hudson residents, are Floor Coverings International franchisees. They visit customers’ homes in a Mobile Flooring Showroom stocked with thousands of flooring samples and serve clients throughout Westchester County.

(BUCHANAN, New York)-The COVID-19 pandemic has been a time when many have taken stock of their lives, particularly in relation to their professional careers. Debbie and John Tobin did just that, and in September, the Croton on Hudson couple became franchise owners with Floor Coverings International, visiting customers’ homes in a Mobile Flooring Showroom stocked with thousands of flooring samples from top manufacturers, which include carpet, hardwood, engineered hardwood and laminates. The Tobins serve clients throughout central and northern Westchester County.

Debbie spent her career in human resources in Manhattan and was most recently involved in client services, overseeing operations for a franchise specializing in radon mitigation systems. John spent 30 years in commercial real estate in New York City. When the pandemic struck, both began working from home and realized they were ready to open their own business and stay local. “We were tired of the morning commute and wanted a lifestyle change, especially now that we were empty nesters with two kids in college. John and I both like helping people and solving problems, so we thought we’d apply that to helping clients with their flooring needs,” said Debbie, who is handling sales while John oversees operations.

In Floor Coverings International, the Tobins 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. “There are so many choices in flooring now, especially with laminates,” Debbie said. “And vinyl has an enhanced quality and feel, too. This isn’t your mother’s flooring anymore.”

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For information visit https://centralwestchester.floorcoveringsinternational.com or call 914-369-1919.

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ABOUT FLOOR COVERINGS INTERNATIONAL

Norcross, GA based Floor Coverings International has ranked consistently as the #1 Mobile Flooring Franchise in North America by Entrepreneur Magazine. The 142 franchisees and their Design Associates offer a unique in-home experience with a mobile showroom that comes directly to the client’s door. More than 3000 flooring choices are available to view in the home with and along-side the existing lighting, paint, and furniture. The company will open several more locations throughout the U.S. and Canada through franchise expansion in 2021. For franchise information, please visit www.opportunities.flooring-franchise.com and to find your closest location go to www.floorcoveringsinternational.com.

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