From Tragedy to Triumph With Floor Coverings International

TAMPA, FL — It’s how we react in the face of adversity that makes us who we are.

Chris Waligora was hit with devastating news both personally and professionally on back-to-back days, but he never faltered in maintaining his optimism. The 48-year-old Land O’ Lakes resident recently became a franchise owner with Floor Coverings International, the brand that’s consistently ranked No. 1 in the mobile flooring category, visiting customers’ homes in a Mobile Flooring Showroom stocked with thousands of flooring samples from top manufacturers.

Having launched operations in January, Floor Coverings International of West Pasco County serves customers throughout Odessa, New Port Richey, Lutz, Hudson, Port Richey, Aripeka, Tarpon Springs and Holiday.

In March 2022, Waligora was living in Southern California, where his company had relocated him three years prior. The day after learning his 11-year-old daughter, Chloe, needed to have brain surgery, Waligora’s manager told him his position had been eliminated and he was out of a job.

Waligora had dreamed of being a business owner for a long time, except now, he didn’t hesitate. And, thankfully, Chloe is doing very well.

“I was always afraid to give up the security blanket of having a salary and insurance for my family,” Waligora said. “Once I lost my job, there was really no excuse not to chase my dreams.”

Previously, Waligora spent 22 years in the steel and construction industries, primarily involved in financials and job costing analysis. He also spent some time as a sale representative.

“That definitely comes in handy in the sales aspect of my new career with Floor Coverings International,” Waligora said. “As well as helping customers solve their problems.”

Floor Coverings International is a business built on relationships to provide its customers with the very best in-home flooring experience in North America. Its proven business model has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs thrive in a business that is simple-to-run and easy to scale.

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.

With the home improvement industry booming, the flooring market is also keeping pace. The global flooring market is expected to grow at an annual rate of more than 6 percent through 2028, reaching overall sales of $621 billion, according to Grand View Research.

“Homeowners should be thrilled with all the advances that have been made in the flooring industry,” Waligora said. “There are so many waterproof and scratch-resistant surfaces out there that last forever. The options are limitless.”

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Norcross, Georgia-based Floor Coverings International has ranked consistently as the No. 1 Mobile Flooring Franchise in North America by Entrepreneur Magazine. The 256 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 3,000 flooring choices are available to view in the home with and alongside the existing lighting, paint, and furniture.

The company will open several more locations throughout the U.S. and Canada through franchise expansion.