Fibrenew

Resale strategy proves successful in prolonging lifespan of franchise locations.

BLACK DIAMOND, AB — Fibrenew, the leading mobile service franchise specializing in the repair, restoration and renewal of leather, plastic, vinyl, fabric, and upholstery, prides itself on its commitment to franchisees, offering full support to owners starting the moment they first inquire about purchasing a franchise. That support continues throughout the entirety of the lifespan of the owner’s location, even if they choose it’s time to move on to the next stage in their career. As part of its succession strategy, Fibrenew provides a resale program for franchisees looking to sell their territory to a new owner.

Fibrenew assists in finding new prospective franchisees through means of the brand’s online platform, third party websites, and email blasts, along with helping in guide the current owner in advertising locally. Through Fibrenew’s careful selection process, outgoing franchisees can be reassured that the business they worked so hard to build will be going into the caring hands of a new owner who will continue that same progress.

“The goal of a resale is to keep a working franchise running and prolong a location’s lifecycle,” says Jamie Myles, who heads up the resale program with Fibrenew’s Corporate Team. “But with Fibrenew’s promised dedication to our franchisees, we also want to ensure the current owner has our full support as they consider their eventual exit from their investment, and that they will not be left high and dry to figure out what to do with their franchise on their own.”

While the strategy is not unique to Fibrenew, their program has proved successful over the years, with over 36 resales around the world since 2016, including 25 in the U.S.

“Having the ability to offer a resale strategy to our owners proves the brand’s sustainability, especially through times of economic uncertainty,” Myles said. “Fibrenew works hard to grow our brand with people who are the right fit.”

While some new franchisees have achieved the same level of performance with their location, others have gone on to grow their business, either expanding to multiple territories, or within their location. With 300 locations in operation around the world, Fibrenew remains dedicated to ensuring its franchisees find success in their operations.

Milestone Year Continues for Mobile Leather, Plastic, Vinyl, Fabric and Upholstery Repair Franchise.

BLACK DIAMOND, AB — Fibrenew, the world’s largest leather, plastic and vinyl restoration franchise, is proud to announce today the brand has surpassed a milestone 300 locations. With its latest training class graduation in August, Fibrenew now has 301 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Chile, New Zealand and Saudi Arabia. The brand continues to eclipse other franchise concepts through sustained, thoughtful growth – further anchoring itself among franchising elites.

In its nearly four decades of existence, Fibrenew has seen substantial growth despite a variety of economic challenges which has cemented its legacy as a sustainable brand. With these newest additions, Fibrenew joins an elite group of brands that have more than 300 franchise locations, as Franchise Performance Group reports just 10% of existing franchise brands reach this mark.

“Reaching and exceeding the 300 locations mark is an exciting and humbling accomplishment,” said Fibrenew’s President Jesse Johnstone. “This was truly a team effort that wouldn’t have been possible if it weren’t for our hard-working franchise partners who put their trust in us, along with our dedicated head office team, talented franchise consultants, and of course our loyal customers to welcome our technicians into their homes and businesses.”

This milestone comes on the heels of an impressive second quarter which brought the brand a total of 13 franchises across 9 states and 2 Canadian provinces. The brand was also named among the list of “Top 100 Recession-Proof Businesses” by Franchise Business Review thanks to its exceptional satisfaction of training and support, products and services, and overall enjoyment of its franchisees.

Fibrenew will celebrate this milestone moment with its franchisees as it hosts its international convention in Nashville this month. During the conference, the brand will also take the time to recognize its standout franchisees who have shown stellar performance in their locations. As franchisees look to continue to develop their businesses, they can turn to Fibrenew’s latest podcast Fibrenew Business Models. The mini-series showcases the various types of business models within Fibrenew, featuring the advice and business insights of franchisees who have grown their location’s annual revenue at exponential rates.

Mobile Leather, Plastic, Vinyl, Fabric and Upholstery Repair Franchise Adds 13 New Franchisees in Second Quarter

BLACK DIAMOND, AB — After a milestone start to the year, Fibrenew, the leading mobile service franchise specializing in the repair, restoration, and renewal of leather, plastic, vinyl, fabric, and upholstery, continues to surge in growth despite fears of a looming recession. At the end of the second quarter, Fibrenew has added a total of 13 franchises to its system across 9 states and 2 Canadian provinces, inching the brand closer to the exciting milestone of 300 open and operating locations worldwide. The brand was also named among the list of “Top 100 Recession-Proof Businesses” by Franchise Business Review thanks to its exceptional satisfaction of training and support, products and services, and overall enjoyment of its franchisees.

Fibrenew’s supportive culture among franchisees features high levels of trust, respect and honesty. The relationship between the franchisor and franchisees is the driving point behind a surge in new franchisees during Q2. With its 296 locations worldwide and nearly 40-year history, Fibrenew is well-equipped to succeed through the rise and fall in the world economy, with the ability to outperform their competitors in the years to come.

“In these times of great uncertainty, business investors have the threat of a recession on their minds,” said Fibrenew’s President, Jesse Johnstone. “Fibrenew has weathered every high and low over the past 35+ years and we have never stopped growing. There is always a need for our services and that’s a big part of what makes our opportunity a sound choice for those seeking to start a new business.”

At a time when inflation is skyrocketing, many homeowners are looking for ways to extend the life of their furniture. Extensive hands-on training equips Fibrenew technicians with the skills to repair any blemishes and tears in leather and light upholstery pieces, making furniture feel “like new” rather than spending money on expensive new furnishings. Not only are these repairs cost-effective, but it saves landfills from becoming overcrowded with furniture that otherwise could have been saved, earning Fibrenew the title of Top 5 Green Franchises from Entrepreneur Magazine.

Looking ahead to the second half of the year, Fibrenew anticipates surpassing 300 international locations by the end of Q3 with 9 deals already confirmed for the quarter, and more to come. Fibrenew will host its international convention to celebrate growth and recognize stellar franchisee performance in Nashville in September 2022.

Mobile Leather, Plastic, Vinyl, Fabric and Upholstery Repair Franchise Adds 13 New Franchisees, Heads into Q2 on High Note.

BLACK DIAMOND, AB — After a record-breaking year in 2021 that brought the signing of 40 franchise agreements in 21 states plus Saudi Arabia, Fibrenew, the leading mobile service franchise specializing in the repair, restoration, and renewal of leather, plastic, vinyl, fabric, and upholstery, has come out of the gates swinging in 2022. The close of Q1 brought many milestones for the mobile franchise, including the signing of 13 new franchisees which brings the brand to 292 locations worldwide. In addition, Fibrenew opened its first location in Cancun, Mexico – further solidifying the strength of the franchise business model and its ability to transcend international borders with its unmatched eco-friendly service offerings.

“Fibrenew has spent decades building a reputation founded on proprietary repair techniques which has positioned us as an industry-leading franchise opportunity,” said Jesse Johnstone, president of Fibrenew. “Our team continues to drive excitement around our brand and both investors and consumers alike are taking notice. I am confident Fibrenew will be the brand to watch as we head into the second quarter and beyond.”

Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar franchise opportunities, Fibrenew franchisees are not stuck behind a desk, or counter and have freedom to set their own hours. The mobile concept allows franchisees to go directly to where the work is for all leather, plastic and vinyl repair needs. The attractive business model, coupled with the confidence these franchisees demonstrate by investing in Fibrenew, helps showcase the brand’s strength and durability during a particularly challenging year for business owners.

Looking ahead at the year to come, Fibrenew anticipates surpassing 300 international locations by the end of Q2 and will host its international convention to celebrate growth and recognize stellar franchisee performance in Nashville in September 2022. Fibrenew has seen unparalleled growth over the past five years, including 16% year over year growth from 2020 to 2021. The brand projects even more expansion this year with the goal of 15% growth in 2022. Franchise Business Review recently ranked Fibrenew on its Top Franchises for 2022 list for the fifth year in a row and the brand was also named the Best of 2022 by Franchise Journal Magazine. Rankings such as these further solidify that Fibrenew is an investment opportunity worth pursuing.

By equipping its franchisees with first-rate hands-on training, in-house technology for operations and ongoing workshops and seminars, Fibrenew is able to ensure its owners are set up for success. In addition to the supportive culture, the exclusive territory rights ensure there’s no internal competition. Rather, the franchisees band together and help one another during training and beyond; some even split the cost of hiring an administrative assistance to help with scheduling and handling inbound leads.

Sought-After Craftsmen called upon to address the ever-increasing leather, plastic and vinyl restoration needs.

BLACK DIAMOND, AB — Fibrenew, known for its vast vinyl, leather and plastic repair and restoration services, has officially surpassed 200 mobile franchise units in the U.S. While there are over 270 Fibrenew franchisees all around the world, the domestic growth is a testament to the ongoing residential and commercial repair needs that allow independently owned and operated artisans the freedom to create their desired scheduled.

The brand is currently operating in 42 U.S. states and is seeking qualified franchise partners to introduce the eco-friendly, convenient service with multiple revenue streams to the following states: Wyoming, South Dakota, Mississippi, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Alaska and Hawaii.

The need for these specialists expands beyond international borders, as the franchise will open for the first time in Brazil and expand its Mexico presence by adding an owner in Cancun by yearend. This international expansion follows the company’s most recent launch in Saudi Arabia earlier this year.

Fibrenew has welcomed 42 new franchise partners this year, as people from all walks of life are seeking a business opportunity that provides flexibility, while meeting the needs of multiple sectors.

Demand for the trained Fibrenew technicians continues to rise as homeowners are seeking to extend the life of their existing leather and light upholstery pieces from blemishes, tears, to redye needs. Franchisees assist in additional residential and commercial building needs including vinyl siding repair, vinyl flooring damages and PVC plastic window casting on homes, garages and sheds.

“Our small business owners find joy in helping customers preserve items and in many cases increase the value of their assets, like a used car, RV, boat and/or restoring high-end vehicles,” said Jesse Johnstone, president of Fibrenew. “It’s rewarding and fun to see the work of our men and women business owners use their attention to detail and unique set of skills and our proprietary color matching technology to restore everything from couches, restaurant booths, medical exam tables, boat cushions, to all color damage needs.”

The abundance of service offerings and level of superior care are key strengths to the brands stability. With the ongoing factors that fuel the demand, the growth potential is endless as Fibrenew remains the leader within the space.

“Home service needs are up and demand for what we do and how we do it is global,” said Johnstone. “Unlike other franchise concepts, we offer a flat royalty fee, so franchisees are never charged on a percentage of the money they earn. Fibrenew franchisees are able to take ownership of the type of business they want to go after and scale their business to whatever size fits best with their lifestyle and schedule.”

Top 6 Car Care Tips to Protect Leather, Plastic and Vinyl.

BLACK DIAMOND, AB — With summer in full swing, an influx of road trips, car shows and day trips to the beach are in order. With multiple people, and even pets, going in and out of the car, there is possibility of wear and tear within the vehicle. Fibrenew – the mobile leather, vinyl, plastic, fabric and upholstery repair service franchise, provides maintenance tips, and the dos and don’ts for vehicle interior.

With 260+ franchise locations and 320+ technicians spanning across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Chile, Saudi Arabia and New Zealand, the mobile franchise is an essential business that offers an alternative repair solution rather than a full-cost replacement. Jesse Johnstone, President of Fibrenew, states, “Cleaning and protecting the interior of your vehicle is important. As soon as there are rips or tears, it’s important to call the pros in to prevent further damage. In doing this, you are prolonging the life of your piece and avoiding repurchasing anything new.”

Fibrenew’s Six Car Care Tips to Protect Vehicles:  

1. Avoid Baby Wipes & Olive Oil on Leather: For car, truck and van maintenance, do not use baby wipes or olive oil to clean and ‘condition’ leather. That’s the equivalent of using water to put out a grease fire – it has an adverse effect.
2. Oil Stain Removal Tips for Car Fabric – You can prevent oil damage by cleaning and protecting your car seats 6-8 times a year. Additionally, never treat your leather with olive oil, petroleum or any other type of oil. When getting rid of oil damage, you can rub the area with a soft leather cleaner or hire a professional depending on the extent of the damage.
3. Take Preventative Measures against Sun Damage / Worn Leather Seats – Treat your car’s interior like you do your own skin and apply UV blocker on top of regular cleaning, and stay out of direct sunlight when you can. The UV blocking, will help protect leather from fading, drying, and cracking. For damaged car seats, here is how Fibrenew can repair seats for almost half the cost of replacing the leather seat.
4. Maintain Steering Wheels, Plastic Door Panels and Cracked Vinyl – Hand sanitizers are the silent killer of steering wheels as they eat away at the material – whether leather or vinyl. Just like your seats, regular cleaning will help. There are professional-grade leather cleaner and protector car kits available that can help by safety removing dirt, oil, and other residues that cause damage over time. This also prevents dirt and oil from getting into the grain of your leather. With ongoing care and maintenance, the leather will last longer, be softer to the touch and look well-kept versus neglected. Fibrenew’s Plastic and Vinyl Cleaner and Protector also treats vinyl and plastic. We recommend repeating this spray and apply process every 4-6 months.
5. When to Call a Professional – Cleaning and protecting are great methods of keeping surfaces in good shape, but once a cut, tear, scratch or fade has occurred, it’s time to call in the pros to stop further damage. The benefit of proper upkeep is you’ll also be able to tell when other areas are wearing out and be able to address them quickly. By calling a professional like Fibrenew, they’ll be able to do an inspection and make a recommendation, which can include cleaning, conditioning and/or adding color to extend the life. When in doubt or before you try to DIY something, call a professional for an expert second opinion.
6. Consider Re-dying to Bring Car-Inspo to Life – The entire look of a vehicle’s interior can be changed and made to look the way you want it to. Leather car seats, plastic door panels, armrests, steering wheels, and more can all be re-dyed without reupholstering or replacing! Peak this step-by-step process on how a successful car interior color change and restoration can be made possible.

“People want to protect their vehicle investment and these are some tips that enhance overall appearance, comfort and value,” said Johnstone. “From cars, boats and RV interiors, furniture and more, we have all plastic, leather and vinyl surface needs covered.”

Niche Service Thriving on Unprecedented Demand for Consumer and Commercial Furniture Repair Needs.

BLACK DIAMOND, AB — The pandemic has worn away a lot of things, including and especially furniture. To keep up with the unprecedented demand from residential and commercial customers, Fibrenew – the mobile leather, vinyl, plastic, fabric and upholstery repair service company – has launched a franchise expansion strategy designed to fill needs for its niche services around the country.

Over the last year, many people have been confined to the safety of their homes – spending increased time on their couch binge watching Netflix series and hanging out with loved ones and pets. As a result, every-day-use furniture like couches and lounging chairs have put in overtime, causing rips, tears and breakdown.

On the automotive side, the combination of an increase in used car sales during the pandemic, along with more vehicle owners reinvesting in the upkeep of their existing cars, has led to an uptick in car upholstery repair needs. Likewise, demand has increased for work inside medical spaces, where it’s required to have unblemished chairs and exam tables. Restaurant work is also expected to see a spike, as more establishments gradually open up and consumers looking to dine in are expecting to sit in undamaged booths and bar stools.

With this unprecedented marketplace demand, Fibrenew, currently with 262 units in operation across 42 U.S. states, signed on 30 new franchise partners in 2020 and inked 10 new deals already in 2021. Company officials say they are on target to sign another 35 new franchise agreements by the end of this year, targeting key markets coast to coast. Over the next few years, Fibrenew is on track to consistently add 50 units per year based on demand.

Examples of typical Fibrenew calls include:

• Residential Furniture: Damage from pets, children, pen marks, wine stains, moving damage and redecorating work (interior designers)
• Automotive Interiors (Cars, trucks & RVs): Driver’s seat wear and tear, sun fading, steering wheel damage from rings and hand sanitizer, food and drink stains, cracked dashboards from heat, cigarette burns, vintage vehicle restoration projects (hard to find replacement pieces)
• Boats: Weather damage and fading to seats and plastic consoles from sun and heat, storm damage to entire boat interiors, mold growth and other containments from being in storage
• Medical Furniture: Stress cracks and rips on vinyl-covered chairs, beds and tables, accidental damage from medical staff, moving damage, etc.
• Restaurants/Casinos: Stress cracks and rips to vinyl and leather, food and drink stains and other affordable remodeling enhancements
• Vinyl Siding and PVC Windows: storm damage, wayward golfballs, construction mishaps

“Our company and franchisees have grown and thrived through every rise and fall of the economy since we started franchising in 1987,” said Fibrenew President Jesse Johnstone. “That really speaks to the fact that there is always a need for our services. In addition to strong economics, our franchisees also enjoy the mobility to be on the road and control their own schedule. But most of all, they love the instant gratification gained from seeing the joy on customer’s faces after repairing and restoring their favorite furniture and other assets.”

To stay up to date with customer needs, Fibrenew continuously innovates, including its proprietary, handheld color-matching technology called Color Eye. This tech, originally intended to match makeup to skin color, allows technicians to find a perfect color match to any piece of furniture and ensure a seamless, undetectable repair. In addition to customer repair technology, Fibrenew provides franchisees with seamless apps to run their businesses, such as state-of-the-art networking platforms, scheduling services, marketing apps and accounting systems – all from the convenience of a company Google Workspace and iPads.