Badcock Furniture is one of the largest and oldest furniture retailers in the United States. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Mulberry, Florida, Badcock Furniture has more than 300 stores in seven states; offering customers a full inventory of furniture, bedding, appliances, electronics, accessories and floor coverings.

Approximately 75% of all Badcock Furniture stores are individually owned through their dealership business model. Through the dealership model, all merchandise is consigned thus alleviating the need for franchise fees. Badcock Furniture business model offers the benefits of business ownership with a faster start-up versus the traditional franchise system.

As Badcock Furniture celebrates more than 100 years of positive growth and achievements, they have undergone some significant changes.

In 2000, they developed the new store concept called “Badcock &more.” This new store concept, in addition to their new logo, includes store displays that are more spacious and an increase in their product offering to more than 4000 products.

In 2003, Badcock &more developed a new dealer contract to “uphold new operating standards and enhance the long-term growth opportunities” for their dealers. This has resulted in continued expansion with plans to bring in new dealers in Kentucky, Virginian and West Virginia.

More importantly, in 2003, Badcock &more was officially listed on the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) National Franchise Registry. This will make it easy for dealers to obtain SBA financing, thereby encouraging new business growth in the southeast.

For more information, visit Badcock &more on the web at www.badcock.com. From their website, you can view select inventory from each of their departments, find a store near you, check out their career and employee training as well as find out more about dealer opportunities. For information on SBA, go to http://www.sba.gov/; and for more information on the SBA’s National Franchise Registry, go to http://www.franchiseregistry.com/Registry/.

Badcock &more offers low-to-mid-range priced furniture in a range of styles and materials making Badcock an affordable option when furnishing your home. In addition to home furnishings, Badcock’s appliances and electronics make their stores one-stop shopping for all of your home needs from wall décor down to the flooring. So, whether you are looking for a 38-inch lawn tractor, automatic super capacity 2-speed washer, computer desk with hutch or traditional bedroom group with linens, check out Badcock &more for their large inventory and affordable pricing.