National Floors franchise guides https://join.nationalfloors.com.au/blog Plain-English guides for people thinking about a flooring franchise in Victoria. en-au Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +1000 When do Victorians buy new floors? The seasonal pattern https://join.nationalfloors.com.au/blog/when-victorians-buy-new-floors https://join.nationalfloors.com.au/blog/when-victorians-buy-new-floors Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +1000 Flooring market Three years of quotes from our Melbourne showrooms show the busiest and quietest months for new floors, and the best time to buy flooring in Victoria. What does a flooring franchise owner do? A week in the showroom https://join.nationalfloors.com.au/blog/week-in-a-flooring-showroom https://join.nationalfloors.com.au/blog/week-in-a-flooring-showroom Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +1000 Running a showroom How a week in a flooring showroom runs, from planning on the dashboards to measures, quotes, orders, installs, reviews and leading the team. 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The Franchising Code explained: what franchise buyers should know https://join.nationalfloors.com.au/blog/franchising-code-of-conduct-explained https://join.nationalfloors.com.au/blog/franchising-code-of-conduct-explained Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +1000 Buying a franchise A plain-English guide to Australia's Franchising Code of Conduct: the documents you get, the 14-day rules, marketing funds, renewal and disputes. Starting a flooring business: showroom or van? https://join.nationalfloors.com.au/blog/start-a-flooring-business-showroom-or-van https://join.nationalfloors.com.au/blog/start-a-flooring-business-showroom-or-van Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +1000 Starting a business Two ways to start a flooring business in Victoria, a mobile van or a showroom, compared on customers, your role, premises, buying and support. 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