Garage Living News

December 14, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // - This October, Steve Fling opened his first Garage Living franchise in Raleigh. Garage Living, the premium garage transformation company in the US and Canada, provides clients with functional spaces that maximize usable areas and can be enjoyed year-round.

Originally from upstate New York, Fling graduated from Brockport State School where he studied Business Management and Sports Management. He later moved to San Diego where he spent 21 years working in sales for a company specializing in aeronautics and airplanes. His work meant that he spent half of each year on the road, away from his wife and daughter.

Two years ago, the Fling’s were craving a change of pace and were drawn to the family-oriented nature of North Carolina. After making the move and speaking with another Garage Living franchise owner,…

I love the professional support from the head office team. As a first-time franchise owner, it was important to me that Garage Living has been in business long enough to identify best franchise processes and practices to follow. I was also impressed at the openness and willingness of other franchisees within our network to help make my local business a success like their own. As a result, I have become good friends with other Garage Living franchisees too, the support is amazing!Chris Barrett Franchise Owner - Salt Lake City

After an 18-month search of researching over 20 different franchises in the home services industry, we came across Garage Living. The opportunity to introduce garage flooring and organization, and generate awareness of garage transformations market, was very appealing. The garage is the last place homeowners think of improving, and the …

October 07, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // - When Thomas Greschner and Nancy Fontana, the owners of Garage Living (Palm Springs), the premium garage transformation company in the US, purchased a vacation home in La Quinta, California, they had no idea that it would open the door to not only a new business opportunity, but a partnership with Volvo Car USA as well.

Prior to opening their Garage Living franchise, the pair owned and operated several companies in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. After selling those businesses, the couple began looking for new business ventures.

“When we remodeled our own garage in La Quinta, we saw an opportunity to improve upon the garage makeover services in the area,” says Greschner. “That drove us to start a conversation with Garage Living and within a few months, we had signed for the …

October 10, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // - When DuVal Reynolds, the Virginia-based interior designer, was selected to design the garage for Architectural Digest’s 2nd annual Iconic Home, his heart sank a little. Like many, DuVal thought of the garage solely in terms of storage. It wasn’t until he was paired with Garage Living, the premium garage transformation company in the US and Canada, that he saw the true design potential of the space.

The Iconic Home is a virtual showhouse designed by 12 designers and architects associated with the Black Interior Designers Network (BIDN). The virtual home features 12 rooms open for digital walkthroughs, allowing visitors to explore each space via this link.

October 11, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // - With days getting longer and temperatures rising, many homeowners are starting their annual Spring- cleaning routines. While this typically involves clearing out closets or rearranging kitchen pantries, the garage is often an afterthought on many to-do lists. As we move towards Garage Improvement Month this May, Garage Living, the premium garage transformation company in the US and Canada, is shining a spotlight on the most underutilized space in many homes.

“Reducing clutter is often our clients’ number one…

October 14, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // OHIO - Recently, Matt Ziebro expanded his Garage Living operations and opened his new showroom in Cincinnati. Garage Living is the leading full-service garage transformation company in the US and Canada, providing clients with functional spaces that maximize usable areas and can be enjoyed year-round.

Ziebro first learned about Garage Living in 2018, when he was invited to a Detroit car show by another Garage Living franchise owner. Ziebro is no stranger to running his own business, having launched a staffing franchise in 2013. His degree in Computer Science from Case Western Reserve University, as well as his time as a financial planner balancing a 63-million-dollar portfolio, also prepared him for this new venture.

This is, however, Ziebro’s first time owning and operating a business with his son-in-law, Joe DuPont. “My favorite part about this business is providing my…

October 25, 2022 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // - It goes without saying that every home has a space dedicated to store miscellaneous items. A place where seasonal décor and old sports equipment go to collect dust. For many, it’s the garage. As the number of items grows, the space to park vehicles decreases. This often means that vehicles are kept outside overnight, leaving them vulnerable to break ins and thefts.

While there are many ways to decrease the likelihood of car theft, such as not leaving keys in or near a parked vehicle and never leaving a running car unattended, nothing compares to the safety of parking behind a closed garage door, ideally with home security measures in place. When parking inside the garage seems like an impossibility to those who have spent years filling up the space…