United Carpets Group

United Carpets Group plc is the third largest chain of specialist retail carpet and floor covering stores in the U.K. Unlike many of its competitors, the business is based on a franchise model. The business commenced trading in 1997 and in 1998 the first franchised store was created. At 17 January 2020 the Group had a total of 60 stores of which 49 are operated by franchisees. The Group carries out significant advertising, particularly via regional TV, and specifically within its main area of trading, namely Northern and Central England. The Group was admitted to AIM in February 2005.