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| Franchise FAQQuestions & Answers 1. Why Should I Consider a Marble and Stone Restoration Business? Marble and stone care professionals are in great demand, yet short supply. With millions of square feet of marble and stone being installed each year throughout the world, the need for restoration and preservation to maintain its value has never been greater, and continues to grow. MARBLELIFE is poised to meet that need with a worldwide network of franchise professionals. Marble, granite and other natural stone surfaces have for centuries been the ultimate expression of wealth, power and beauty. The marble and stone restoration industry is not faddish. It is a niche business that is recession resistant and requires very little overhead. It is a high-ticket business that can generate income from restoration projects, plus ongoing revenue from continued maintenance. Union Carbide Marble Care, a division of Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Company, originally founded MARBLELIFE in 1989. They looked at the "Old World" methods for refinishing marble and other dimensional stones. Union Carbide Marble Care invested millions of dollars developing patented products and proprietary technologies to significantly improve the productivity and profitability of this budding industry. Since acquiring MARBLELIFE from Union Carbide, we have substantially broadened its services and product lines and made it an international company. While many envision or are lead to believe that they can enter the business and succeed without support, this can be a risky proposition. Every stone is different requiring subtle adjustments in care. The difference between "understanding" and following a canned procedure can mean the difference between successfully applying your knowledge to get off a floor, and possible paying to replace it. MARBLELIFE has never had to replace a floor, and do not expect to. Our understanding, and technical support is unsurpassed in the industry, giving our franchisees young and old, the ability to tackle every job. 2. What about the potential in marble and stone restoration? The marble/stone restoration and preservation business is unlimited. Even when installation rates fall, this simply means that our rate of growth has slipped, but it as the installed base is still growing, so is the demand for MARBLELIFE's services. Our technology is the result of many years of research and practical application. We lead the industry with our patented products and proprietary technology. Current marble refinishing techniques are less than 10 years old, but continually evolving, more often than not being driven by MARBLELIFE. The industry is fragmented with "mom and pop" businesses who more often than not can't compete with our superior methods. Most competitors are using antiquated systems, others are doing restoration work as a sideline for another business. MARBLELIFE continues to introduce advances to our franchisees. More importantly with more than 50+ offices, our franchisees encounter competitive changes as they first show up in a market, allowing these potential changes to be communicated rapidly to all offices, so they can adjust before the shift reaches their local market. As such, competitive situations can be neutralized or responded to with minimal impact. There are millions of square feet of marble, granite, terrazzo and other dimensional stone installed every year. Many of the building engineers and property owners do not understand how to properly care for a0nd restore their stone. MARBLELIFE becomes their inhouse expert and resource. MARBLELIFE's system is not employee intensive. Begin with yourself and one other person if you like. Expand to as many employees as you want in time. MARBLELIFE's multiple profit centers (restoration, preservation, sealants, cleansers, product sales, etc.) produce a variety of ways to service the customer and provide a steady cash flow. Each franchise market has enormous potential due to the wide variety of stone and tile we service. In addition to marble, we can restore and maintain granite, terrazzo, ceramic tile, brick, concrete, slate, limestone quarry tile, flamed granite, brick pavers, and other composite stones. 3. What kind of support is offered? You have all the advantages of our international brand as the leader in this field, as well as a host of support systems including:
Most importantly, you will be a part of a company with the collective knowledge of its franchises that is unrivaled. |
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