Overview
Our philosophy is simple: Create stylish, one-of-a-kind upholstered furniture in an intimate, service-oriented retail environment. That means a low-inventory investment for you and an extraordinary selection for your customers. It's this one-of-a-kind furniture store concept that makes our over 60 Norwalk Furniture Idea stores a growing success and the right concept, at the right time.
Products & Services
An Idea that Works
Talk about a good business marriage. On one side, you've got Norwalk Furniture Corporation – recognized industry-wide as the custom furniture manufacturer. On the other, there's Norwalk – The Furniture Idea – one of North America's most successful custom furniture retailers. Together, they create a trusted and growing brand name. This unique partnership allows our franchisees and our consumers to get just what they want. Roll over the images below to find out how.
Talk about a good business marriage. On one side, you've got Norwalk Furniture Corporation – recognized industry-wide as the custom furniture manufacturer. On the other, there's Norwalk – The Furniture Idea – one of North America's most successful custom furniture retailers. Together, they create a trusted and growing brand name. This unique partnership allows our franchisees and our consumers to get just what they want. Roll over the images below to find out how.
Training & Support
Be in business for yourself, not by yourselfWhen you join the Norwalk – The Furniture Idea franchise family, you buy into more than just a brand name. You gain access to the support and insight that's helped our franchise network continually grow and thrive. It's a comprehensive support program that includes help at every stage of franchise ownership.
Our comprehensive and ongoing training program for franchise owners is unmatched in the industry. An elaborate library of training videos and workbooks is supported by our retail training team, each of whom have several years experience with Norwalk.
With Norwalk, you have the support of a team dedicated to our franchise system. They'll help with:
- Financing
- Site selection
- Advertising and marketing
- Operations
- Merchandising
Why Norwalk the Furniture Idea?
Our extensive custom-order program, our low-inventory investment and our ability to provide consumers with a unique and personalized experience are just a few of the features that make Norwalk - The Furniture Idea a unique and exciting franchising opportunity.
Are You a Good Fit for Norwalk the Furniture Idea?
While furniture-industry experience is not necessary to qualify, a background in sales, marketing or retail is certainly a plus. One thing that makes the Norwalk franchise family so unique is our varied backgrounds, our universal commitment to customer service and our willingness to grow and learn within a franchise system.
The total investment in a Norwalk - The Furniture Idea franchise averages around $495,000 and includes everything you need to open, including some initial working capital. This can vary depending on the market costs, the type of site and other factors. Of this amount, you'll need a minimum of 30% to 35% in available cash, plus the financial ability to borrow the remainder.
The total investment in a Norwalk - The Furniture Idea franchise averages around $495,000 and includes everything you need to open, including some initial working capital. This can vary depending on the market costs, the type of site and other factors. Of this amount, you'll need a minimum of 30% to 35% in available cash, plus the financial ability to borrow the remainder.
