RUG DECOR SPECIALTY CHAIN
TO OPEN 40 NEW STORES BY 2008

A typical Rug Decor exterior

ST. LOUIS, MO - Rug Decor plans to open 40 new stores in the U.S. by 2008, according to Scott Hayim, president of the rug specialty chain.

A total of 13 new locations will make their debut in 2007, including recently opened stores in suburban Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix and Las Vegas. Other stores are scheduled for Washington, Alabama and Florida.

There are currently 37 Rug Decor stores operating in North America.

Interior of Rug Decor's company-owned flagship store in suburban St. Louis.

"Rug Decor is quickly becoming the leading area rug destination, offering a pressure-free environment and a well-organized presentation of a huge selection,€VbCrLf said Scott Hayim, president of Rug Decor. "It is a shopping environment that is visually exciting, easy to navigate, comfortable and one that gives customers confidence.€VbCrLf

Rug Decor stores measure 3,000 to 4,000 sq. ft. The stores offer both private label merchandise and branded rugs from such major vendors as Karastan, Nourison, Oriental Weavers Sphinx, Shaw, Momeni, Loloi, Safavieh, Kaleen, Kalaty, Delos, Dalyn and Concord Global.

Designer area in St. Louis Rug Decor provides a
workshop for developing custom rugs.

Patio vignette highlights indoor-outdoor display.

Cash-and-carry merchandise is rolled and ready to go.

Rug Decor offers consumers several buying options including in-store immediate delivery, print catalogs and online.

Rug Decor is a franchising arm of CCA Global Partners. The franchise fee is $30,000 and total startup costs are approximately $319,440, according to Mark Jameson, vice president of franchise development.
 
"Rug Decor offers a turnkey franchise opportunity with excellent ROI potential in a high growth industry. Upon signing, Rug Decor assists new franchisees in
all areas of startup including selecting and negotiating real estate, obtaining credit and other financial support, marketing, merchandising, purchasing and training," said Jameson.
 
CCA Global Partners acquired Rug Decor in 2000 and  began franchising in June of 2004. Originally located in outlet malls, Rug Decor stores are now located primarily in Lifestyle  centers and free-standing locations.
 

CCA Global is the parent company of Carpet One, Flooring America, Flooring Canada, International Design Guild, GCO Carpet Outlet, Pro Source and other buying co-operatives and franchise stores.
 

08.19.07