Top Flooring Franchises of 2026 (UPDATED RANKINGS)

This annual list of the top flooring franchises was updated for 2026.

The flooring industry is currently seeing an upswing after a turbulent few years, but there may be upheaval on the horizon.

What Flooring Franchises Do

Most flooring franchises sell and install a range of floor coverings, including carpet, tiling, laminate, hardwood floors, and whatever else the industry has come up with recently. There’s been a steady stream of innovation over the decades, as manufacturers have produced a wide range of coverings with both aesthetic and practical appeal.

This is a substantial industry, serving both homes and commercial spaces. Fashions change, old floor coverings wear out, and new buildings need their floors covered. Around 188,000 people are employed installing floors across the US, covering every part of the country.

The Economics of Floor Coverings

The residential segment makes up 58% of demand for flooring companies. This is the easier part of the industry to get into, the one that franchises are normally focused on, and the largest part of the market.

There are also other sources of revenue. Work on office buildings has slowed thanks to the shift toward home and hybrid working, but there have been growing opportunities in other commercial spaces such as hotels and warehouses. These are likely to be larger, more profitable contracts, but also harder work to find, especially for a small business. When seeking this sort of work, the backing of a proven franchise may help.

Demand is shaped by the state of the property market, so the industry is very vulnerable to financial pressures such as interest rates and consumer confidence. Five years ago, things were looking good for flooring, with low interest rates, a residential construction boom, and a surge in spending on home improvements. Then interest rates rose and both construction and improvement projects slowed. Ownership costs forcing people into rentals helped to keep work on apartments up, but the industry still felt the pain.

More recently, a reduction in interest rates has led the industry back toward growth, and it’s currently worth $31.7 billion per year. Revenues have grown by an average of 1.3% per year over the past five years, despite the problems early in that period. However, there are now signs of trouble. Only 0.8% growth had been forecast for 2025 and recent political changes may make things dramatically more challenging.

Trade tariffs are likely to hit flooring installers hard, massively increasing the costs of products and pushing their prices to a point where fewer customers can afford the work. The industry has spent decades optimizing for products manufactured in Asia, with over 70% of some flooring types coming from there, meaning that tariffs currently threatened on Asian goods, especially from China, will directly hit the industry. While domestic manufacturers have spent over a billion dollars bringing manufacturing closer to home over recent years, this is still only a small part of the supply chain, and it would take years for the industry to adjust to domestic manufacturing.

The cost and availability of labor may also worsen over the next few years. 65-70% of installers come from immigrant communities, and it’s estimated that stricter immigration policies could affect 45-50% of them. A shortage of skilled labor is already a problem for the industry, so driving out immigrant labor is going to leave some companies without the staff to do the work, while pushing up wage competition for those who remain.

This combination of factors is expected to drive many small companies out of business. In the long run, this may work to the advantage of big players. But unlike outlets owned by a big business, franchises can’t fall back on the parent company to keep them afloat while profits are low.

In short, there are tough times ahead.

The Future of Flooring

There’s growing demand for sustainable products, with floorings such as bamboo and cork increasingly popular. Eco-friendly flooring made up 9% of the industry globally in 2023, and this is expected to keep rising. Providing these sorts of floorings can help a business stand out.

Customers are also increasingly interested in better insulated floors, as these make homes more comfortable and reduce energy costs. When looking at a franchise, consider how well aware they are of this trend and what products they have to meet it.

Technology is increasingly shaping the industry. Showroom style businesses are good at demonstrating the available products, and digital elements can help customers picture how the floorings will look in their own homes. Access to good data and agile supply chains often improve efficiency, which can be crucial when competing on the tight margins prevalent in the industry.

But there may be another bigger change coming. Distribution is increasingly monopolized, and when this is vertically integrated with installation, it could change the whole landscape. Flooring may soon face its Amazon moment, when one big business drives out the smaller competitors. If that happens, it could be bad news for flooring franchisees.

Franchise Chatter’s Top Flooring Franchises of 2026

1.  Floor Coverings International

Flooring Coverings International wants homeowners to realize there’s a better way to get the right flooring for their home than going to the nearest big-box home improvement retailer. Instead, the company brings the flooring showroom to customers in their homes, which is the most sensible place to be making decisions as important as new flooring.

The mobile showroom van offers 3,400 styles and colors of name-brand flooring products for both residential and commercial use, including carpet, laminate, vinyl, wood, tile, stone, and environmentally friendly options as well. Home consultations are conducted by a professional Design Associate who is not only an expert in the flooring products, but also design to help guide homeowners to the flooring product that’s right for their home.

With its focus on convenience, accessibility, and delivery, Floor Coverings International has achieved among the highest customer satisfaction (Net Promoter Score) ratings in the industry.

The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and became part of the FirstService family of brands in 2003. Founded in 1988 and franchising since 1989, the number of locations has climbed in recent years from 116 in 2014 to the current total of 296 (up from the previously reported total of 273), of which none are company-owned and seven are located outside the US.

2.  ProSource Wholesale

ProSource Wholesale provides flooring products at wholesale prices (meaning no retail markups) to homeowners and trade professionals (remodelers, architects, builders, etc.) who become ProSource members for home improvement, remodeling, renovation, or new construction. A ProSource account manager helps coordinate everything on a customer project from start to finish, and the company’s physical locations offer spacious, well-appointed showrooms where customers can explore all the product options.

Flooring types include carpet, carpet tiles, hardwood, laminate, tile, and vinyl. Products beyond flooring include kitchen and bath options for countertops, sinks, cabinets, cabinet hardware, vanities, and showers.

Founded by Alan Greenberg and Howard Brodsky in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1990 and franchising since 1991, the number of locations has held relatively steady in recent years and currently stands at 151 (up from the previously reported total of 148), of which three are company-owned and one is located outside the US.

3.  Footprints Floors

Footprints Floors is a flooring installation company focused entirely on the customer experience on every project whether it’s flooring installation or flooring restoration. The company can help point homeowners to the most reputable local vendors of high-quality flooring products, and then go on to provide the installation services for whatever product the customer has chosen and purchased. Because the company doesn’t maintain expensive showrooms, their pricing tends to be less than other installation options.

Flooring types they work with include hardwood, LVP/vinyl, laminate, and tile. Additional services include flooring restoration, floor refinishing, stone installation, stair flooring, backsplash and wall tiles, and baseboards.

Founded by Bryan Park in Denver, Colorado, in 2008 and franchising since 2013, the number of locations has risen rapidly in recent years from just 12 in 2019 to the current total of 88 (up from the previously reported total of 85), of which one is company-owned and all are located in the US.

4.  Tile Liquidators

Tile Liquidators supplies quality flooring products direct to homeowners as well as designers, contractors, and industry professionals at discounted pricing. Flooring and other products on display in their showrooms include carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile (porcelain and ceramic), luxury vinyl, natural stone, glass tile, and countertops.

With savvy buying, the company takes on excess inventory from top-quality suppliers and prices it to sell. Customers can schedule an accurate and professional in-home estimate.

Founded by Doug Disney in Sacramento, California, in 2016 and franchising since 2019, the number of locations currently stands at 16 (no change from the previously reported total), of which none are company-owned and all are located in the US.

An Important Note About Our Methodology

The franchises on this list were ranked according to the number of units in the franchise system. If you are a prospective franchisee searching for franchise opportunities that meet or exceed certain performance benchmarks for sales, profits, and return on investment, please check out this list of America’s Most Lucrative Franchises.

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