Floor covering stores are a $27 billion business as of 2022, according to IBIS World, a marketing research firm. A floor covering store that operates primarily by showing customers samples in their own homes doesn’t require a large showroom; the salesperson takes the samples with her. On the other hand, a store that differentiates itself by having the greatest selection of floor coverings will require a bigger location and quite a few more samples and sales staff. Once the business plan is completed, it’s time to start the process of opening the store.