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!

How to Prevent Cracked Leather Furniture

To be totally honest, if aniline or semi-aniline upholstery leather cracks, it’s often too far gone to be worth repairing. Now, this is not always the case, but when these leathers crack, it’s usually the result of problems that have been neglected or unnoticed for a long, long time. Fully-finished leather is different, though. Check out another of our blog posts for explanations of the most common types of upholstery leather.

Cracking of fully-finished leather is actually a very common problem that leather restoration experts can easily fix, but like most things with leather furniture, it’s easier (and cheaper) to take care of the problem before it really becomes a problem.

Why does leather crack?

Our estimate is that 95% of cracking in fully-finished leather starts with one of these two culprits:

1. A manufacturer problem – To make fully-finished leather, manufacturers put a layer of dye and a protective top coating on the hide almost like paint goes on drywall.  Leather has a lot of give and will stretch and move as people sit and slide around on it.  If the manufacturer doesn’t stretch the leather properly before they put on the dye and protective top coating, the leather will quickly stretch more than the dye can handle, and the coating will crack.

2. Body oil and dirt – Leather is incredibly porous, and it soaks up oil whenever it touches it. Believe it or not, the most common source of these problems is you from your own bare arms, legs, neck and hair.  Dirt also gets soaked into the top coating on leather as it gets worn down.  As you sit, stand and move around, that dirt and oil becomes abrasive, and it breaks down surface dye which will eventually lead to visible cracks at the surface.

Prevent Leather from Cracking:

There are two key things you can do to prevent cracking of fully-finished leather.

1. Clean and protect leather 3 to 4 times a year.  You get rid of the dirt and oil still sitting on the surface of your furniture when you clean it, preventing it from eventually soaking in.  A good protection cream will fill in the gaps and spaces in the original top coat of your leather as it gets worn down.  By filing those gaps with protection cream, you remove the possibility that they can be filled with dirt and oil later – sort of like putting out the fire before it starts.

2. Avoid exposure to excessive amounts of dirt and body oil.  The fact of the matter is that if you use your leather furniture at all, it is going to be exposed to some body oil and some dirt and dust that simply come with the territory.  But, you can limit the damage of normal wear and tear. You should avoid sleeping on your leather furniture regularly or sitting down if you come in sweaty and dirty from outside. Also, if you are wearing sunscreen or have greasy popcorn hands, use the less expensive seats in the house.  It’s a good idea to try to cover your leather in areas that see a lot of dirt and oil if you can. Try tossing a blanket over the headrest of a leather recliner you know you are going to rest your head on frequently or for extended periods of time.

Repair Cracked Leather:

Once leather has been cracked, there isn’t much you can do for it yourself, but a professional can either re-dye it or replace parts of the piece, depending on the extent of the damage, to eliminate the problem.

Additional Questions?

We’d be happy to answer any additional questions you have.  Please ask in the comments below!  If you want to show us a photo of a specific piece of leather, either post it on our Facebook page or contact your local franchisee.

Automotive Upholstery Restoration

If you have problems with the interior of your car, whether it be cloth, vinyl or leather, such as a rip in the seat, a stain or even a cigarette burn, it may drive you crazy enough to go ahead and look into restoring the upholstery. It isn’t something that insurance will cover because it is cosmetic but it will make you feel better about the appearance of your vehicle.

Another common reason people look for solutions for restoring upholstery in their vehicle is if they happen to have a vehicle that they are fixing up. If it is an old time antique or vintage automobile, it may be a hobby for you to restore it. It is possible to do some upholstery restoration on your own but it may take you a lot of time to figure out how to do it as well as a good chunk of change, especially if you do it wrong and have to redo it. You may be surprised to find that there are restoration kits available for purchase online. Finding out if it is the right product for you to use may take a little bit of investigation.

When considering automotive upholstery restoration, you may want to look for a professional to take care of it for you. Simply conduct a search in your telephone directory or online to look for one in your area that can perform the job for you. Also make sure that the company you are going to deal with is a reputable one and be sure to obtain a price quote before confirming whether or not you chose them to restore it for you.

How One Man Googled His Way to Owning a Fibrenew Business

You really can use Google to find anything you want. Jeff Butler can attest. Not too long ago, after realizing the need for a new career and life direction, Butler decided to type “mobile franchises under $100,000” into the search engine and see what happened. After carefully evaluating his options, Butler narrowed it down to Fibrenew, the market leaders in leather, plastic and vinyl restoration, and founded Fibrenew Central Arizona.

In order to establish his new business, Butler dedicated two weeks to the Fibrenew training program in Calgary. “It was great,” he says. “Everyone from Fibrenew is super nice and helpful. It’s a great organization to be part of.” The training program was intense, and although Butler admits it was a lot of information to absorb in such a relatively short period (ranging from techniques to product information to general business advice), he found the subsequent Fibrenew Apprenticeship Program to be a valuable component to getting Fibrenew Central Arizona up and running. “The nice thing about the Apprenticeship Program is that you can go home, go on your iPad and see the information you’re looking for and review the videos you need instead of worrying about not being able to remember what they told us in training,” he explains. “And if I can’t find what I’m looking for, the Fibrenew support team is only a phone call away.”

Prior to the initial training, Butler shadowed fellow Fibrenew franchisee owner Dan Hoffman, owner of Fibrenew Portland, for two days. That’s when he knew he’d made a smart decision to invest in his own business. “At the end of day one, I saw Dan writing up the invoices from the day and remember thinking, ‘Not bad for a day’s work!’” Butler laughs.

Being a new business, Butler’s start-up phase consists of hard work, planning and a go-get-’em attitude. “There’s no such thing as a typical day for me,” he notes. “A lot of times I’ll line up my day, but then by noon I’ve altered it already! I like that. I like being able to just go with the flow and plan my day as it happens.”

Butler has always been drawn to the “hands-on” sort of work — he has a lengthy background in the auto industry, ranging from service technician right up to service director. Because of his vast background in the automotive industry, Butler is naturally drawn to the services he can provide to the numerous used car, RV and boat dealerships in his area. Fibrenew Central Arizona tackles every sort of restoration and refurbishing a client requires — including residential and commercial contracts — but Butler expects the automotive contracts to be the largest component to his clientele.

“One of the best parts of Fibrenew is being hands-on, being able to be the person who directs daily activities, makes sure the work is accomplished correctly, being able to interact with customers. It’s a much better environment than being stuck in a cubicle,” Butler says.

Source: Fibrenew Franchising

Come Join Our Franchise, Opportunities Available Across Australia!

Fibrenew, Experts in Leather, Plastic & Vinyl Repair have exceptional franchise business opportunities available across Australia! Since 1987, we have established ourselves as the leaders in the market across Canada, USA, Mexico and New Zealand. Now, we’re ready to expand across Australia and are seeking budding entrepreneurs who are serious about business ownership. Visit us at https://www.fibrenew.com.au/fibrenew-franchising/ for more info!

Fibrenew has exceptional franchise opportunities available throughout Australia. For more information, please contact us at 1.300.954.812 or info@fibrenew.com.au. We look forward to speaking with you!

Fibrenew Eyes The Australian Market With A Local Driving Expansion

A career as an accountant and expert in finding value for his clients, led Dean Carroll to what he calls the "opportunity of a lifetime", to launch an international success story, Fibrenew, into the Australian market.

By Glenn Walford

With an experienced and highly committed new Australian Master Franchisee, Fibrenew has its sights firmly set on expansion in the marketplace. This month the company welcomed Dean Carroll on board to spearhead expansion here.

After reporting he had been looking at expansion in Australia for some time, Jesse Johnstone, VP Technology & Marketing, recently announced Dean's commencement. According to Mr. Johnstone, "The missing component was a well- suited local team to lead that charge. We know we have found an exceptional Australian partner in Dean Carroll and we're very excited to grow Fibrenew across the country with him."

Fibrenew specializes in the repair, restoration and renewal of leather, plastics, vinyl, fabric and upholstery within six major markets;

• Automotive
• Commercial
• Marine
• Aviation
• Medical
• Residential

Fresh from several weeks of intense and thorough training in the global headquarters in Carlgary, Canada. Mr Carroll is now on the ground commencing Fibrenew's expansion in the Australian market. With Technical Manager, Luis Moraga, who joined him in Calgary, they are" ...ready to build on the culture of true collaboration and support to achieve the goals and dreams of people who want to get into a proven business, with unrivalled products and services."

Backed by his diverse business experience, from running small to medium sized printing and home improvements type business, as well as his accounting and consulting background, he often became" ... the most knowledgeable person at board level to connect information to opportunities."

This strong pedigree for spotting and growing a good business according to Mr Carroll, was what initially attracted him to Fibrenew after coming across it in an advertisement online. In the lead up to this, he was consulting with varying clients on business acquisitions and valuations, when this opportunity literally jumped out at him.

"After looking closer at the business when I got a bit more information, I could see the business was clearly working in New Zealand, but hadn't quite had the person to get fully behind it in the Australian market. I also went over to NZ and spent some time with the Master Franchisee there, and I was really impressed - people were happy and successful."

"This is an amazing business model that I describe as a win-win. A win for our customers here who can repair, not replace, all types of furniture and items now, which of course saves a significant amount of money. A win for anyone wanting to get into a mobile business model like this with products, support and training all in place to help you succeed. And lastly of course, a win for Fibrenew International on the whole as we grow the brand globally,"

When it comes to the necessary training to run a mobile Fibrenew business. "Everything you need to know in the business - we train you in it!" New franchise owners also get to absorb themselves in the business and learning all the skills and techniques in a thorough, two-week training course in Calgary, Canada as well.

Proving Value to Customers

Getting the end-user customer level offer right, according to Mr Carroll, is what is going to set the brand up for success in Australia, just as it has globally before now. The key driver he explains, is simple, in the replacement cost v repair cost equation.

"If you repair a seat in a private jet for example, compared to the replacement cost, the difference is enormous, and this is the real value that we can give to the marketplace - the return on investment (ROI) calculation of replacing compared to repair. This value builds even further (as a Fibrenew franchisee) as we repair across a board range of industries and item types.

In basic numbers, if you can increase the life of a chair (in a car, hotel, plane etc) from 5 years to 10 years, that is a real saving to the business or that individual - a great ROI. You can certainly build a business around providing that sort of value proposition!"

When asked about what excited him most about the Fibrenew business, Mr Carroll goes further, explaining that "It's such a great fir, and the business ticks so many boxes. It has a unique range of products and services unlike anything else in the world that I have seen. I looked at so many other franchises and frankly, they just bored me. This is a new concept for Australia that has been successful throughout the world - Australia needs this in my view."

"After experiencing the family-like lever of support, training, and desire for me to succeed, I believe in this business so much and can't wait to work closely with our local and international team to grow the business into a global powerhouse for the Fibrenew brand. I am in this 100%, and live and breathe growing this business in Australia."

Source: Fibrenew Franchising Australia

What Does a Parmesan Chicken Sandwich and a Leather Sofa Have in Common?

 What does a preparing a parmesan chicken sandwich and repairing a worn out leather sofa have in common? More than you think. Ask Michael Carrigan, franchisee of Fibrenew North Naples. As a former executive chef, Carrigan likens the two art forms as such: “I still work with my hands, making sure the product is nice and perfect and the best it can be so the customer is happy with it. There’s a parallel there, with one difference: I can qualify the customer. In the kitchen you’re removed, but now I can discuss and explain with my customers.”

Making the leap from the kitchen to owning his own mobile leather, plastic and vinyl restoration business with Fibrenew isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds. Carrigan says as a chef, he put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into his work, but what he really wanted was do invest that into something for himself. He had been looking into a several different franchise opportunities when a broker approached him offering assistance. Fibrenew was one of the options presented, and the more Carrigan thought about it the more he was attracted to the low buy-in, low overhead and mobile vs. brick-and-mortar concept.

Carrigan met and spoke to a few other franchisee owners in the south Florida area before attending the Fibrenew Training Program. “The support for franchisees is huge!” he comments. “I noticed that right away. Plus, as a chef I like things neat and organized and clean and tidy — and I could tell by the training facility everything was buttoned up.”

Fibrenew North Naples has a fairly diversified market. Carrigan has dabbled in the marine industry, built quite a following with the classic car crowd, and earned a large portion of the residential market. “It’s a older community, but well balanced. I’ve done golf carts to golf canopies to steering wheels to pontoons boats to couches,” he says. Carrigan suggests to other new franchisees that earning contracts with warranty companies — as he did — is a great way to spread awareness about the Fibrenew brand and fill time slots with revenue-earning appointments.

Carrigan is the first to acknowledge he’s a firm believer in karma, and perhaps this is why his Fibrenew business has taken off the way it has. “I’m not going to lie: I’ve turned down jobs where I could easily just take someone’s money, knowing they could fix it for less themselves. But I don’t want my name to have a blemish. Just be honest, have integrity, show up, return phone calls. Throw it out to the universe and it’ll come back to you.”

Today, as owner of his very own business, Carrigan enjoys the work/life balance he’s settled in to. He hangs out with his son, stays active with jogging and soccer, and tends to his home’s yard more now that he has flexibility in his schedule. Sounds like the delicious balance!

Source: What Does a Parmesan Chicken Sandwich and a Leather Sofa Have in Common?

Frank Says: Save Your Hair, Change Your Career

“I wish I would have started this 10 years ago,” says Frank Costantino. The ‘this’ he’s referring to is his own business — Fibrenew Pittsburgh East. “I’d probably have a lot more hair, and less grey! I am so much happier now.”

Costantino purchased part of an existing Fibrenew territory from fellow franchisee Jeff Hecker. Owning his own leather, plastic and vinyl mobile restoration service has been a life saver for Costantino. Prior to joining the Fibrenew family he had worked for a data centre, on-call 24/7, 365 days a year. Recalling how stressful that was, Costantino says, “I have three young boys who are very athletic. So being out with them at a rink and getting a call saying I had to go in to work… it really took a toll. I was looking for a better quality of life and spending time with my family.”

But today? How are things going with the Costantino family? “It’s been a complete lifestyle change. My wife told me the boys say I’m a lot happier with my new job,” he grins. “Less stress, and more time to get home to them and relax or go skiing.”

The reason why he had to change his job is apparent. But why Fibrenew? Costantino admits he first considered investing in a manger-run franchise, but when he started adding up the costs for renting a brick and mortar building, hiring employees and paying franchise fees, he was turned off. He started researching the possibility of a Fibrenew franchise, and immediately appreciated it being a mobile business with low start-up costs and a minimal monthly fee. “I enjoy that the franchise fee is set and not based on how much I’m making,” he explains. “Plus, [Fibrenew head office] is there if I need. I can run my own business and still have support systems available in the background.”

To get Fibrenew Pittsburgh East off the ground, Costantino completed the Fibrenew Training Program in Calgary. “The training facility is top-of-the-line!” he says. “Everything was available and open 24/7 while we were there.” He’s also kept in close contact with Hecker, who he did his ride day with in the very beginning. “Jeff, Jennifer and Manni (fellow neighboring franchisees) have been very helpful,” he acknowledges, also adding that Hecker often sends referrals his way still today. “He helped me hit the ground running.”

A typical day for Fibrenew Pittsburgh Easy is pretty busy — Costantino estimates about 15 to 25 jobs a week at the moment, consisting of an existing contract with a large local furniture supplier and several other contracts he’s acquired from his regular cold calls. “Two weeks after training, since then it’s been pretty steady!” he says. “I still don’t know for sure how large of a customer base we have here — pretty much everyone I talk to in some way could be a customer of mine! There are endless possibilities. As much as you put into it, you get out of it.”

Source: Save Your Hair, Change Your Career

Fibrenew Named a 2017 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review

Independent Survey Shows Franchise Owners Are Highly Satisfied with Fibrenew’s Performance

Franchise Business Review, a national franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only rankings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance.

Fibrenew is a market leader in the restoration of leather, plastic and vinyl. The niche service franchise operates as home-based, mobile operation that caters to the aviation, automotive, commercial, marine, medical and residential markets.

What The Survey Results Showed:

More of the story here and watch the survey explained: http://bit.ly/2kLh1xZ

After Leaving Corporate America, The Sky’s The Limit

That’s exactly how Mike Ozmon sees the potential with the new business venture he started with his wife Kristin: Fibrenew South Knoxville. He’s a recent graduate of the leather, plastic and vinyl restoration company’s extensive training program in Calgary, and has been working diligently at establishing his franchise as market leader in the Knoxville area. Prior to becoming a Fibrenew franchisee, Ozmon invested years with a national communications company, working positions from technician to maintenance. But something was missing. “Corporate America has changed so much that it seemed everywhere I went I was just a number, completely expendable,” he explains. “I was determined to secure the future for my wife and I and have more leeway in which direction we’re going.”

Ozmon has already set up his day-to-day operations with the precision of a seasoned business owner. He regularly works on the Fibrenew Apprenticeship Program Training each morning before heading out for face-to-face calls with new and potential clients. When he’s back in the office he’s researching prospects in the area who will benefit from his specialized services in repairing and restoring leather, plastic and vinyl products.

With a large market share (Chattanooga and Memphis being two to three hours away in either direction) Ozmon sees nothing but potential for his new enterprise. “McGhee Tyson airport is fairly large, and we have four or five smaller airports in the area,” he says. “And boating galore — we have lots of lakes, the Tennessee River and Douglas Lake, so lots of potential with marinas in the spring.” To add to Ozmon’s growing list of potential air and marine clients are the numerous medical and commercial operations in the vicinity.

Right now, Ozmon is preparing Fibrenew South Knoxville for exponential growth, and has forecasted his wife, Kristin, to soon join the team full time as office manager, freeing up more face-to-face contact for Ozmon and their clients...more on the interview here!

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A TORONTO BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY?

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.
leather repair service business

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!

How One Man Googled His Way to Owning a Fibrenew Business

You really can use Google to find anything you want. Jeff Butler can attest. Not too long ago, after realizing the need for a new career and life direction, Butler decided to type “mobile franchises under $100,000” into the search engine and see what happened. After carefully evaluating his options, Butler narrowed it down to Fibrenew, the market leaders in leather, plastic and vinyl restoration, and founded Fibrenew Central Arizona.

In order to establish his new business, Butler dedicated two weeks to the Fibrenew training program in Calgary. “It was great,” he says. “Everyone from Fibrenew is super nice and helpful. It’s a great organization to be part of.” The training program was intense, and although Butler admits it was a lot of information to absorb in such a relatively short period (ranging from techniques to product information to general business advice), he found the subsequent Fibrenew Apprenticeship Program to be a valuable component to getting Fibrenew Central Arizona up and running. “The nice thing about the Apprenticeship Program is that you can go home, go on your iPad and see the information you’re looking for and review the videos you need instead of worrying about not being able to remember what they told us in training,” he explains. “And if I can’t find what I’m looking for, the Fibrenew support team is only a phone call away.”

Prior to the initial training, Butler shadowed fellow Fibrenew franchisee owner Dan Hoffman, owner of Fibrenew Portland, for two days. That’s when he knew he’d made a smart decision to invest in his own business. “At the end of day one, I saw Dan writing up the invoices from the day and remember thinking, ‘Not bad for a day’s work!’” Butler laughs.

Being a new business, Butler’s start-up phase consists of hard work, planning and a go-get-’em attitude. “There’s no such thing as a typical day for me,” he notes. “A lot of times I’ll line up my day, but then by noon I’ve altered it already! I like that. I like being able to just go with the flow and plan my day as it happens.”...read more!