ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine

Strength and Stability Major Factors in Being Judged Top Floorcoverings Franchise in Franchise 500 List

St. Louis, MO (January 31, 2008) – ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings, the nation’s largest professionals-only wholesale flooring showroom headquartered in St. Louis, has been recognized as the No. 1 floorcoverings franchise in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 listing. The company is also cited as being the No. 277 franchise overall.

“ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings is the proven leader and innovator in the industry,” said David J. Kraeling, president of ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings. “Our investment in the strength of the brand and our franchisees has been an influential factor in receiving this honor and will continue to play a great role as ProSource continues to implement its growth strategy.”

Entrepreneur considers many factors in determining its rankings. Among the most important criteria are financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the system. Also considered are the number of years in business and length of time franchising, start-up costs, litigation, percentage of terminations and whether the company provides financing. All companies, regardless of size, are judged by the same criteria.

Operating since 1990, ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings has more than 160 locations operating throughout North America.

“ProSource stands out from not only other flooring providers but from other franchisors due to our strength and franchise support,” say Mark Jameson, vice president of franchise development with ProSource Wholesale Flooring. “We offer a low overhead business model, incredible buying power and an unparalleled management team of industry leaders.”

About ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings
ProSource is the #1 professionals-only flooring showroom franchise in North America. With more than 160 showrooms in the United States and Canada, and $3 billion in annual buying power among its affiliates, ProSource guarantees professionals the largest selection of name brand flooring at the lowest price. Each showroom offers more than 20,000 flooring choices from the world’s leading manufacturers. Showrooms are available exclusively to trade professional members and their clients. For additional information about products, services and the ProSource franchise opportunity, click here or call Lisa Jauss at 800-466-6984, ext. 1293.