Leather Repairs in Durham Region - Fibrenew Port Perry

Anne and Maurice Fadalti with their Fibrenew Port Perry van. The fibrenew franchisee owners are in the business of repairing and restoring leather, plastic and vinyl. And if you're sick of the colour of that leather chair, Maurice can change it. - Courtesy of Fibrenew Port Perry.

DURHAM — You’ve heard of the three Rs, right? Well at Fibrenew Port Perry, they stand for other things.

“We repair, restore and re-dye most things that are leather, plastic and vinyl,” says Scugog-based franchisee Maurice Fadalti.

The former Slick Kitty rocker says his area covers most of Durham Region, including Oshawa and Whitby, and Kawartha Lakes. He’s 100 per cent mobile and will come to you to do the work.

And the work is wide-ranging. That beautiful leather couch your cat loves more than you, as evidenced by all the scratch marks? Fibrenew can repair it and other leather furniture. And if you want to change the colour of your leather item or furniture, it can do that, too.

Leather car seats, vinyl dashboards, benches and plastic moulding in boats and even your home’s damaged vinyl siding are all within range of a Fibrenew repair. And the finished product won’t look as if you did it yourself; there will be little if any evidence of a repair at all. Fadalti has met a few clients who tried a home repair on their own...read more!

Fibrenew Interviewed on Fox News Channel

Check out Fibrenew on the Fox News Opportunity You show. We were asked to talk about our products, our training, our support and more. To know more about Fibrenew Franchise Opportunity visit us at www.fibrenew-franchising.com/about-fibrenew/.

Fibrenew Welcomes 5 New Franchises To The Team & Family

We are pleased to welcome our September 2018 trainees to the team and family!

Pictured left to right:
Carmine Pallotta (Fibrenew Markham, ON)
Tim & Tracey Harms (Fibrenew East River, SD)
Michael & Brian Smith (Fibrenew Sherman-Gainesville, TX)
Denise & Darrell Fleming (Fibrenew Heritage-Corridor, IL)
Bill Bedsole (Fibrenew Palatine, IL)

You too can have the opportunity to be a franchise owner visit us at https://www.fibrenew-franchising.com/about-fibrenew

Career Change - Owning Your Own Business

If you are looking to break out of the office or workplace and be your own boss, enjoy the freedom of a flexible lifestyle and build a solid financial future for you and your family, Fibrenew may be the unique opportunity that you’re looking for.

Fibrenew restores leather, plastic and vinyl. Operating as a mobile service franchise, we cater to the aviation, automotive, commercial, marine, medical and residential markets. There is leather, plastic and vinyl everywhere that becomes damaged through normal wear and tear – in homes, offices, vehicles, hospitals, clinics, gyms, restaurants, hotels and much more. That’s where Fibrenew comes in – offering an option for customers to restore damaged items instead of replace them which saves money, time and Mother Earth. Our customers love us for this.

Diversified Service Business Means Lots of Potential & Continuous Growth

With revenue streams across multiple markets along with a high demand for our services, our company and franchisees have grown and thrived through every rise and fall of the economy over the past three decades. That really speaks to the fact that there is always a need for our services.

Fibrenew: Expert Leather, Vinyl, and Plastic Repair and Restoration

Call/Text: 919-891-4999 -- or -- Email: nrwf@fibrenew.com for a free estimate today. Please include photos and your address.

Fibrenew is a flat rate, niche service, low overhead franchise business opportunity with 240 + locations in operation. We have exceptional franchise opportunities available across the country and are currently seeking budding entrepreneurs who are ready for business ownership.

If you are looking to break out of the office or workplace and be your own boss, enjoy the freedom of a flexible lifestyle and build a solid financial future for you and your family, Fibrenew may be the unique opportunity that you’re looking for. For more information visit us at https://www.fibrenew-franchising.com/about-fibrenew/.

Want To Feel Good At The End Of The Day?

We’ve all been there. Long days of frustration at a job we don’t want. Expense reports, time sheets, holiday request forms, pointless meetings, mundane tasks, email chains, dictated overtime…it doesn’t have to be this way. It can stop.

With Fibrenew, you can own and operate a green business that makes a difference and provides a much-needed service to your community. You can control your own schedule, set your own hours and actually take pride in what you do. It’s possible.

What is Fibrenew?
We restore leather, plastic and vinyl…and it’s everywhere. Take a look around. You’ll see it in homes, cars, offices, restaurants, clinics, schools…on and on. The best part of our renewal service is that it provides consumers an option to restore damaged items and save money over the cost of replacement. Plus, it keeps tons of damaged leather, plastic and vinyl goods from ending up in landfills. It’s win-win.

Is This a Job Offer?
It’s actually an opportunity for you to invest in your own niche service business. You’ll work for yourself but not by yourself. Fibrenew will give you the products, training and support you need to build and operate your very own business.... continue reading!

Break Out and Start Your Own Business!

Ready to break out of the office and start your own business? Fibrenew provides franchise owners the opportunity to take charge of their schedule and pay check. Come take a look at our niche service business opportunity! Maybe you could be our next franchise partner! For more info visit us at www.fibrenew-franchising.com.

Magnifying An Issue! Leather Recliner Almost Burns House Down

Incredibly, this client almost had their home burn down, but it was saved by the house cleaning personnel when they noticed a smoldering leather recliner!

If you can believe it, the culprit was the magnifying glass in the stand next to the recliner. The client used it for reading and never guessed that leaving it out, while the sun was shining through a window, would result in the large burns in their leather chair. Suffice to say, the client is quite happy now after Fibrenew Port Perry’s work and the magnifying glass has a new opaque cover!

In case you are in need of professional leather, vinyl and plastic repairs. Please don't hesitate to contact your nearest Fibrenew leather repair guy.

Source: Fibrenew

Couple’s Franchise Success Story with Fibrenew

We recently interviewed Stephanie and Warren Rosenthal, the dynamic husband and wife team behind Fibrenew’s successful Indianapolis Metro North franchise. Stephanie and Warren have been happily married for 23 years. When they’re not busy providing top-notch repair service for a growing, upper market clientele, the couple homeschool their two teenagers, and still find time for weekly outdoor adventures like hiking and kayaking. Joining the Fibrenew family is not this couple’s first entrepreneurial effort either–they previously owned a window cleaning business in the same region. If you wonder what it takes to share the responsibility of running a business as a couple, while retaining the ability to put time with family first, you’ll definitely want to check out Stephanie and Warren’s story:

Finding Fibrenew

 When asked how they first became aware of Fibrenew, Warren recounts how he was in the middle of a career change. He had acquired his real estate licence, and after a little while realized it wasn’t quite the right fit. They were also doing some investing and fixing up rental properties at that point. Approaching their anniversary, they decided to treat themselves by fixing up their torn Natuzzi leather sofa. When the Fibrenew technician came out to service it, they were intrigued and asked lots questions about the business model. Warren dug a little bit deeper with some online research and discovered their region was an available Fibrenew territory. They did their homework and before long it was clear they had a new calling.

Challenges Along the Way
To their advantage, the Rosenthals had an existing knack for running a service-based business from their time working in residential window cleaning. However, taking on Fibrenew’s product knowledge was a bit daunting at the start. There was plenty of information to digest–everything from color matching to organizing their first shipment of supplies. It was challenging, but exciting too, and they got the hang of it all pretty quickly. Warren had received his technical training at this stage, but Stephanie had not. Her training turned out to be of a more direct nature. She learned the trade by observing Warren at work. Now she can readily answer any customer’s question when she’s fielding inquiries and setting up appointments. Read more of the story here!

It’s The Thought That Counts!

 Kids can be hard on furniture, but we’re here for all the moms! Stain removal, re-dyes, or complete restoration – we’ll give you one less thing to worry about.

What our customers say:

“Excellent professional service, that is what we have experienced with Fibrenew’s services. Our first experience in having leather restored and are very pleased with the results.” – Dean S. – Monroe, IA”

“Chad from Fibrenew explained every step in removing a large stain from my leather couch and educated me on what to do to prevent a similar situation from recurring. You can’t go wrong with this company!” – Jackie – Calgary, AB

Fibrenew has 240+ technicians ready to help. Contact us today to arrange a quote

Source: It’s The Thought That Counts!

Finding the Right Franchise Fit

How Fibrenew Has Grown to 240+ Global Locations

We recently caught up with Fibrenew’s Director of Franchise Development, Bob Johnston. Bob joined the Fibrenew family in 2012, and he knows which qualities make a great prospective franchisee. As he tells it, finding the right fit has a lot do to with aligned values–namely honesty, and integrity. Fibrenew’s transparency is a big part of why we’re in the top 15% of Franchise Business Review’s 2017 Top 50 Franchise list. Of course, there’s a bit more to the story. Here’s how we help would-be owners decide to invest in a lifestyle franchise like Fibrenew.

 Getting Started
Finding the right fit starts with scheduling a phone call with Bob or a member of the development team to learn a bit more about each other, including why you’re considering a franchise. We hear from people with a variety of motivations, from a recent layoff, to a desire to be more self-reliant, i.e. ready to be your own boss. Once you’ve had a chance to ask questions, and you’re interested in continuing the conversation, Bob and the team will dig a little deeper to confirm you possess, what he refers to as “5 Essential Qualities”.

5 Essential Qualities of a Fibrenew Franchise Owner

Trait #1: A Tetrachromat
“Tetra-who?” – don’t let the term throw you off, it’s just the technical term for having complete color vision. A significant part of our mobile repair business involves working with color and color-matching, so being color-blind is one of the few things that might stand in your way of being a successful Fibrenew franchise owner.

Trait #2: Handy
Do you enjoy working with your hands? This is a great role if you like rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty on the occasional DIY project or light repair job. Keep in mind you don’t need technical knowhow to do our repairs just yet – that’s what we’re here to teach you about.

Trait #3: Trainable & Coachable
Be open to training and certified coaching. We’ve been fine tuning our processes since 1987. So while you will certainly bring your own personality and strengths to franchise ownership, please respect that we have a proven business model – reinvention of the wheel is not necessary.

Trait #4: In Shape
Doing repair work is going to require some bending and lifting. You don’t need to be a top athlete, but you do need to be in reasonable physical condition, as opposed to having chronic arthritis in your hands, or nagging knee or back issues.

Trait #5: People Person
According to Bob, the most important quality is being a people-person. As he explains, you need to be somebody who “isn’t afraid to introduce yourself, shake hands and go right to showing [before & after] pictures. When people see these pictures, their first words usually are ‘You can do that?’ ” Yes, we certainly can! continue reading!

It’s Earth Day, Everyday at Fibrenew

On the 47th Anniversary of Earth Day, we want to take a moment to mention how happy we are to provide our repair services to a variety of private consumers and professionals. In doing so, we’re helping divert a huge amount furniture from landfills. Today’s society tends to encourage disposing of goods almost as fast as we can buy them; continually upgrading to the latest and greatest gadgets, so it’s easy to lose sight of how this mentality can impact the health of our planet. At Fibrenew, we’re proud to prove, that yes, it’s still possible to repair our valued possessions, rather than discard them at the first hint of wear and tear.

Okay, How Much Waste Are We Talking About?
 
According to the United States EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), households are filling up the landfills with discarded furniture at an astonishing rate. In a 2009 report, it was found that furniture is last on the list of household goods to be recycled – making up a total of 9.8 million tons (yes, tons!) of waste. We don’t have accurate global reports at the moment, but if the U.S. is any indication, a major change is clearly necessary. Similarly, reports indicate that office furniture is discarded at an equally staggering rate. These numbers bring to light that economic fluctuations in businesses like relocation, closures, and upgrades all have an environmental impact that should be managed carefully. At minimum, we need to make sure we’re pursuing recycling and repair options, at home, and in our businesses. After all, technology has given us everything we need to make more sustainable choices such as restoring damaged goods – and all it takes is sending an email or making a quick phone call.

Going Green Since 1987
 
Three decades ago, when Fibrenew was getting started, “going green” was a less commonly used phrase. Looking back, you could say that we were one of the original green companies. We impact everyone from individual consumers, to large enterprises; offering an alternative to replacing their damaged leather, plastic, and vinyl. Restoration is not only great for reducing environmental impact, it’s a measurable time and money-saver. In the time it takes to shop for a new piece of furniture and schedule its delivery, we can readily get one of our technicians out to your home or business for a repair job.

“Leather, plastic and vinyl everywhere becomes damaged at some point in its life-cycle. It’s in homes, offices, clinics, hospitals, boats, planes, trains and automobiles–you name it. Fibrenew helps customers save money, time, and the environment by restoring damaged items…Everybody wins.”- Michael Wilson, CEO, Fibrenew. Read more of the article here!

Franchise Success Story: Lynn & Rick Halpin of Fibrenew Upstate

This month, we caught up with Fibrenew power couple, Lynn and Rick Halpin for a chat. We checked in with the husband and wife team to learn how they got on board as franchise owners back in 2009 and how they’ve been running their business in the mean time. The Halpin’s business took off (despite the downward economy at the time) and has been growing ever since–a true entrepreneurial success story. Lynn and Rick had the option to handpick their preferred location, and chose to open up South Carolina’s first-ever Fibrenew in the Easley area. Easley, just west of Greenville, is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. The two happily share the wisdom they’ve picked up along their way, and talk about the benefits and flexibility their investment has afforded them. If you’re considering a franchise of any kind, or even joining the Fibrenew family, we invite you to read on!

Finding Fibrenew

Out of university in the 1970s, and armed with a Biology-Chemistry degree, Rick went to work in South Carolina’s booming textile industry. He became a management trainee at a global textile manufacturer, working his way up to VP of Operations, overseeing the North American and Asian markets. The job brought him and the family to many new places; including a stretch of time in beautiful Melbourne, Australia. Years in the field of dyeing and finishing textiles helped him amass ample knowledge of color and color matching. His expertise has been handy, since distinguishing colors is essential to running a successful leather repair business. Though you don’t necessarily need to have 15+ years experience in textiles to run a Fibrenew franchise, it certainly hasn’t hasn’t hurt!

Lynn, started her professional journey in South Carolina as well, working as an Executive Assistant to the VP of Sales and Marketing for a medical-surgical company. She spent much of her time organizing events and conventions, and stayed busy even when the family moved to Australia. They were raising two children at this point, and she cheerfully jokes about being the family’s “tourism director” while abroad. She put her planning and organizational skills to good use volunteering with the philanthropic American Women’s Association, coordinating major fundraisers for the Royal Children’s Hospital. Eventually, they returned to the U.S., taking up residence in Raleigh, North Carolina. At the time, Lynn was the sole-proprietor of a restaurant-advertising business which she was actively managing up until just recently.

“Everybody will need the services of a company like Fibrenew in their life, probably multiple times.”

– Rick Halpin
Franchise Owner, Fibrenew Upstate

Rick was contemplating his next career step, when a colleague asked if he’d ever considered investing in a franchise. They attended to a tradeshow together, and Fibrenew was there. Though Rick looked at other franchises, he kept returning to the Fibrenew business model–as he aptly puts it “Everybody will need the services of a company like Fibrenew in their life, probably multiple times.” One weekend, while Rick was in Calgary for a training session designed for new franchise owners, Lynn was busy back home, working to sell their house. To their delight, it sold immediately after its first showing. It seemed like everything was falling into place, and they took the quick sale of the house as a positive sign about their new direction... more of the interview here!

(Podcast) What Does it Take to Become a Fibrenew Franchisee?

With quick regard on the surface, one might think that a natural transition from the hustle and bustle of corporate America’s IT, communications and sales world into the role of owning a mobile service franchise business specializing in leather, plastic and vinyl restoration does not exist, but JT Thompson proves that assumption wrong.

Thompson is the proud owner / operator of Fibrenew Nashville Metro, a business that is thriving and expanding because of his due diligence, commitment to craftsmanship and good old fashioned hard work.

“[Twenty years in middle management] was fine,” he says. “It was my ‘job.’ But as the adage goes, ‘If you do for a living what you enjoy you’ll never work a day in your life,’ I had to make a big decision.” So, after his corporate position was phased out how did Thompson take control of his future?



Before Owning Fibrenew Nashville Metro, JT Thompson Had Two Advantages:

First, he understood himself and his talents well. “I love working with my hands. Old world craftsmanship is a passion of mine,” he explains. In fact, he first came across the Fibrenew brand as he was working on an old BMW with leather seats in need of attention. A quick Google search in his area resulted in no formative leads, but he did come across one name many times — .... more of the article here!

Craig Burton: It Was Time for a Career Change

Craig Burton owns and operates Fibrenew of Metro Austin. In this 3 minute video, he explains why he decided to change careers, take charge of his financial future and start his own mobile leather, plastic and vinyl restoration franchise service business with Fibrenew.

Awesome Ann: A Successful Fibrenew Franchise Owner Balances Work & Home Life

Ann Benes and her family were looking for a small business franchise opportunity that would help supplement their farming income. Ann’s husband Pat was initially going to be the one running the business. The plan was to use the flexibility of owning and operating a Fibrenew franchise while he continued to operate the family farm. However, over 14 years later, Fibrenew Lincoln is now operated by Ann while Pat works the farm full time. The flexibility factor is still a huge perk for their family as Ann is able to work around the kids’ school and extra curricular schedules and still have plenty of extra family time.

A typical day has Ann seeing her children off to school in the morning before taking her Fibrenew vehicle out to complete various types of Fibrenew leather, plastic and vinyl repairs for her customers in and around Lincoln. Ann structures her schedule so she’s able to be home shortly after her children arrive home from school. This is when she tackles the day’s paperwork and answers emails and return phone calls. For now, it is a successful framework. When asked what the future holds for the Franchise, Ann says she just takes it year by year. As with any small business owner, their goal each year is to see growth. Down the road, one of their children may want to take part in operation or they will look at the possibility of selling the business...read more of the story here!

Furniture Repairman Makes House Calls on Bike Lugging 100 Pounds of Tools

UPPER EAST SIDE, MANHATTAN — It’s possible to have almost anything delivered home in the Big Apple, from Chinese food to Christmas trees to karaoke machines.

Now, New Yorkers can add a new delivery option to the list: a personal home visit from a leather furniture repairman.

Saul Shapiro, a longtime bike enthusiast, travels on his 7-speed from his Upper East Side apartment to any Manhattan location to fix clients’ worn and torn sofas, chairs and ottomans.

He hauls about 100 pounds of equipment, including an airbrush painting system, behind his bike in a trailer he built by combining three carts, road-ready wheels and a strong hitch.

“I’ve had people stop me and say, ‘I love your cart,’” said Shapiro, a former engineer and public relations staffer who opened the city’s first franchise of Fibrenew, a company that specializes in repairing leather and vinyl upholstery.

“One woman stopped to ask me where I bought it because her husband is always trying to drag a telescope around on his bike.” continue reading here!

Franchise Business New Career Opportunity With Fibrenew

Every budding entrepreneur dreams of finding a business opportunity that’s unique in the market, has flexible work hours and of above all, presents the chance to build a dependable cash flow positive enterprise.

If you are looking to break out of the office and be your own boss, enjoy the freedom of a flexible lifestyle and build a solid financial future for you and your family, Fibrenew may be the unique opportunity for which you are looking.

Fibrenew is a market leader in the restoration of leather, plastic and vinyl. We are a home-based, mobile franchise service that caters to the aviation, automotive, commercial, marine, medical and residential markets. There is leather, plastic and vinyl everywhere that becomes damaged through normal wear and tear – in homes, offices, vehicles, hospitals, clinics, gyms, restaurants, hotels and much more.

With all these potential revenue streams and high demand for our services across so many markets, our company and franchisees have grown and thrived through every rise and fall of the economy. That really speaks to the fact that there is always a need for our services. Continue reading!

The Vehicles of Fibrenew

Fibrenew is a mobile service that provides leather, plastic and vinyl repair in our clientele’s homes and businesses. Our franchisees’ vehicles are fully equipped to handle all types of restoration scenarios we see in the field everyday. From pet damage on leather furniture, daily wear and tear in vehicle interiors, cracked vinyl on medical furniture, holes in restaurant seating to weather damage in boat seats and discoloration and blemishes in plane interiors.

Below is a small sample and showcase of some of the vehicles our franchisees use in their local territories. If you’re in need of leather, plastic or vinyl restoration, please visit our locations page to find a leather repair technician near you!

More of fibrenew vehicles here!