Decorating Den Interiors
Interior design and decorating services and products- 2022 Franchise 500 Rank
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#433 Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$44K - $70K
- Units as of 2022
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250
Company Overview
About Decorating Den Interiors
- Industry
- Home Improvement
- Related Categories
- Miscellaneous Home-Improvement Businesses
- Founded
- 1969
- Parent Company
- Decorating Den Systems Inc.
- Leadership
- James Bugg, Jr., CEO/President
More from Decorating Den Interiors
Decorating Den Interiors is North America’s leading franchisor of in-home decorating service and largest interior design and home furnishings. Our franchise owners and design professionals are located throughout the U.S. and Canada. Once again, Decorating Den Interiors has been selected as an Entrepreneur Top 500 franchisor.
Last year was a record-breaking year for Decorating Den Interiors. Our franchise owners broke personal sales records setting an unprecedented sales year for the company.
Our vast supplier network allows our designers to accommodate their clients’ needs, lifestyles, and investment levels. Even through difficult supply chain issues our franchisees were able to meet the expectations of their clients.
Recently several of our franchise owners gathered to reflect on the last two years of the pandemic. Overwhelmingly they felt it would have been difficult to keep their businesses open if it weren’t for the support of Decorating Den Interiors.
We test each candidate to make sure they have the “Eye for Design” so they can take advantage of our comprehensive training. Talent is required, not previous education or experience.
Here are some of the reasons why our franchise owners love being a part of our company:
- Camaraderie with their colleagues
- Owning a business with low overhead and no inventory
- Crowd-sourcing ideas and solutions
- Flexibility of working from a home or studio location
- Getting together virtually or in-person
- Resources to creatively design
- National brand recognition
- Local marketing materials and implementation
If you are looking to start a new career or are in the industry and feel like you are on an island all by yourself, we have the solutions.
Do you want…
- Financial independence?
- A community of like-minded people?
- Ongoing training and support?
- Supplier relationships without having to do the vetting?
To accomplish our designs, our designers have access to wholesale furnishings of fine and casual furniture, custom draperies and blinds, wallcoverings, area rugs, lighting and accessories, custom closets & more.
Our proven systems and support help our franchisees build the business of their dreams by allowing them to focus on the key objectives of revenue, design and client experience. When you speak with our designers as part of our mutual discovery process, you will quickly learn why they love being a part of the Decorating Den Interiors family.
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1970 (52 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 28
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees in the following US states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
This company is seeking new franchisees in the following international regions: Canada
- # of Units
- 250 (as of 2022)
Franchisor Information
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Decorating Den Interiors franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $29,900 - $39,900
- Initial Investment
- $43,813 - $70,400
- Net Worth Requirement
- $75,000
- Cash Requirement
- $40,000
- Veteran Incentives
- $4,000 off franchise fee
- Royalty Fee
- 7-9%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 1-4%
- Term of Agreement
- 5 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- In-House Financing
- Decorating Den Interiors offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 33 hours
- Classroom Training
- 68 hours
- Additional Training
- Annual conference; online training
- Ongoing Support
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Purchasing Co-opsNewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresField OperationsProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- Yes
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- Yes
- # of employees required to run
- 1
- Are exclusive territories available?
- No
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