Deck The Walls Franchise:

Deck The Walls began in 1979 as Frame It, a chain that grew to 13 stores in the Houston area. The company, which began franchising soon after its founding, changed its name in 1983.

Deck The Wall stores, which are located in shopping malls and centers, sell art reproductions and limited editions. Each store also offers custom framing.
Deck The Walls is part of Franchise Concepts Inc., a group that also includes franchise companies Ashley Avery’s Collectibles, Framing & Art Centres and The Great Frame Up.

Industry Opportunity:

Deck the Walls is North America's premier franchisor of art, custom framing and wall decor. Located primarily in shopping malls, we have been in business since 1979 and franchising since 1981. Each store offers a large selection of art and custom frame options, plus our unique framing systems. We have a friendly, inviting, creative atmosphere that you and your customers will both enjoy. Entrepreneur Magazine has consistently named Deck The Walls and our sister concept, The Great Frame Up, as two of the top franchises in the Art & Custom Framing category. We are also ranked as a top International Opportunity by Entrepreneur International magazine.

Deck The Walls is a Franchise Concepts, Inc. (FCI) company. FCI is the world's largest, most successful franchisor of retail art and custom framing stores. Besides owning both Deck The Walls and The Great Frame Up, two of the largest national art and custom framing franchises in the United States, FCI also owns Framing & Art Centre, the only national art and custom framing franchise in Canada. Therefore, as part of FCI's rapidly growing family, which now has over 300 stores, you'll enjoy some unbeatable advantages!

Combined buying power of our parent company's 300+ stores
With our dominant industry position, we've been able to negotiate major discounts, not only with leading publishers, distributors and suppliers, but also with credit card providers, insurance companies and more - discounts that will give your business a serious advantage over every other competitor out there.

Assistance with site selection, lease negotiation and custom build-out
We'll help evaluate potential sites and assist in negotiating the best possible lease. We even recommend our experience architects to oversee the entire construction process. In short, we offer a complete turn-key package. We know what it takes to make a store work, and we will make sure yours gets off on the right foot, right from the beginning.

Comprehensive training programs
We have an intensive training program, designed to teach you everything you need to know to hit the ground running right from day one.

Financing assistance available through third party
At your request we will be happy to help you obtain third party financing. With our reputation, clout and proven track record and national presence, finding a lender to work with you should not be difficult.

Prime locations available
We can locate an excellent location in a mall or non-mall location near where you live, or if you'd prefer, you can use this as an opportunity to relocate to just about any other area of the country.