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Growing Stronger Together: Floor Stores Builds Momentum Following Dollar Curtains + Blinds Acquisition

Just a few months after acquiring Dollar Curtains + Blinds, the Floor Stores group has continued to build strong momentum, with significant investment in franchise support, network growth and collaboration across its three brands.The acquisition welcomed 17 Dollar Curtains + Blinds franchise partners into the group, expanding its national footprint and strengthening its position as one of Australia's leading home improvement franchise organisations. Since then, the focus has shifted from integration to growth, with a number of important milestones already achieved.One of the most exciting developments has been the opening of a new Dollar Curtains + Blinds showroom in Belconnen, ACT. The new location further expands the brand's presence and demonstrates the group's commitment to growing the network while continuing…

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29 June 2026
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Carpet Call Expands Network with Acquisition of Dollar Curtains & Blinds

17 new franchise partners join the Floor Stores group as the business strengthens its national footprint. Carpet Call has announced the acquisition of Dollar Curtains & Blinds, bringing 17 new franchise partners into the Floor Stores group and further strengthening the organisation’s presence across Australia. Founded in 1967, Dollar Curtains & Blinds has grown from humble beginnings selling curtain fabric for a dollar per metre in suburban Melbourne into one of Australia’s most recognised window furnishing specialists. Today the business is known for its custom made curtains, blinds, shutters and awnings, with a strong network of corporate and franchised stores serving customers across multiple states. The move marks an important step in the continued growth of the group and expands…

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5 March 2026
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A Long Term Business Opportunity

If you’re looking for a franchise that isn’t expensive to set up, requires minimal ongoing fees, and attracts long term tenure, then a Solomons Flooring or Carpet Call store fits the bill. Our well-established retail chains have an impressive average franchisee tenure of 12 years. Jack McClane, National Franchise Manager, says the franchise agreement favours long term owners: it’s a five-year agreement with two options to renew. “After two renewal terms, some committed franchisees then sign up for another new agreement!” he reveals. A handful of passionate business owners who did just that have recently retired after an impressive three decades with the brand. It’s clear the business is too good to leave! Three retail store options Floor Stores welcomed…

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16 November 2023
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Flooring v Food Franchises

When it comes to choosing the right type of franchise for you, there are a lot of factors to be considered. To assist, here are the top 5 benefits of a flooring franchise compared to a fast-food franchise: Better work life balance. Most of our Carpet Call/Solomons Flooring stores are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and even less hours on a Saturday. Compared to the fast-food industry where stores can be open late at night or even 24 hours a day. This gives you a much better work life balance. Higher profit margins. The flooring industry is known for its high gross profit margins, which can be as high as 40%. This is in contrast to the fast-food industry,…

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5 March 2023
Read more about the article Solomons Flooring Opens New Store in Doncaster, Melbourne
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Solomons Flooring Opens New Store in Doncaster, Melbourne

Solomons Flooring, Australia's oldest flooring retailer, is pleased to announce the opening of its new store in Doncaster, Melbourne in November 2022. The store, which is located at 704 Doncaster Road, is the company's 15th store in Victoria as the company continues on their aggressive Australia wide expansion plans. The new store is owned and operated by Maral and Naser, who are both experienced flooring professionals with over 20 years of experience in the flooring industry. The store offers a wide range of flooring products, including carpet, timber, laminate, vinyl and hybrid flooring. The store also offers a range of installation services, and can help customers with any flooring project, big or small. "We are excited to open our new…

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23 November 2022