Business Overview
✦ Protected Territories ✦ No Woodworking Experience Required ✦ Sustainable Model
Live Edge Slabs® is the nation’s leading purveyor of premium live edge wood slabs and handcrafted custom wood slab furniture, serving both residential and commercial clients. Specializing in a variety of live-edge tables, desks, kitchen islands, countertops, and epoxy river tables, the brand delivers one-of-a-kind pieces that blend natural beauty with expert craftsmanship.
The franchise model combines luxury home furnishings, artisan-quality products, and proven business systems within a scalable showroom and assembly operation. Designed as an owner-operator opportunity, the business benefits from high average transaction values, attractive profit margins, and a lifestyle-friendly operating structure.
Franchise owners focus on sales, customer relationships, project management, and design consultation while leveraging established supplier relationships, proprietary operating systems, comprehensive training, and ongoing support. No prior woodworking, furniture manufacturing, or design experience is required, making the opportunity available to entrepreneurs seeking to enter the growing custom furnishings and home improvement market.
AVERAGE LOCATION REVENUE
$811,971
ACROSS 6 FRANCHISES + 1 CORPORATE LOCATION
TOP LOCATION REVENUE
$1.269M
ACROSS 7 FRANCHISES + 1 CORPORATE LOCATION
NEWEST FRANCHISE LOCATION REVENUE
$150,239
FIRST 4 MONTHS REVENUE REPORTED IN 2025
HIGHLIGHTS
Founders
Brad Kent Sr. & Brad Kent Jr.
Headquarters
Tampa Bay, Florida
Industry
$36.2B US Custom Furniture Market
Founded
2018
Corporate
1 Location
Franchise
7 Locations
🌱 BUILT AROUND SUSTAINABILITY
Trees are selectively harvested under strict forestry regulations. Many slabs are repurposed from naturally fallen or decaying trees, giving every piece a meaningful second life.
Brand Differentiation
- Differentiated business model with high-ticket average sales and strong margin potential.
- Supply Chain Advantage — Costa Rican sourced supplier has $1 million in sustainably harvested slab inventory ready for rapid fulfillment.
- Scalable business model capitalizing on both B2C & B2B customers.
- Easier to operate with large live edge slabs enabling efficient light assembly with minimal wood-working expertise required.
- Light industrial space required, not a retail business, making it easier to find a location with lower overhead and buildout requirements.
- Large protected territories and multi-unit ownership available through the Area Developer program.
Franchisor Support
Extensive Ongoing Support & Training
Marketing & Sales Support
Supply Chain & Sourcing
Ideal Candidate
Live Edge Slabs is an owner-operator model. Success is driven by the franchisee’s hustle, networking, and engagement — not passive management. The best operators are sales-minded, community-connected and deeply devoted to their customers.
- Owner-operator minded (not absentee)
- Customer service focused
- Passion for design & craftsmanship
- Strong networking & sales capability
- Comfortable managing a small production team
- Passion for sustainability
Business Overview
As the owner of a Live Edge Slabs® franchise you serve as the leader of the business, focusing on sales, relationship development, marketing, and overall operations.
- Driving local marketing efforts through social media and community engagement to build brand awareness and generate leads.
- Participating in professional networking organizations and industry events to expand business relationships and referral opportunities.
- Developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with interior designers, decorators, architects, real estate professionals, kitchen and bath specialists, general contractors, and hospitality industry professionals.
- Consulting with customers, overseeing showroom sales, and managing product and material purchasing.
- Leading and managing a small team of sales, warehouse, delivery and assembly personnel, while coordinating with welding and other specialty vendors.
- Overseeing the day-to-day administrative and financial functions required to operate a successful small business.
No woodworking or design experience is required. Franchisees focus on growing the business, delivering an exceptional customer experience and leveraging the proven systems, training, and support provided by Live Edge Slabs®.
Business Overview
Initial Franchise Fee
$100,000 (Single) | $195,000–$275,000 (Area Developer)
Total Investment
$330,300–$441,000 (Single) | $336,300–$862,000 (Area Developer)
Net Worth Requirement
$400,000 (Single) | $600,000 (Area Developer)
Royalty
5% initially; 4–4.9% based on trailing 12-month performance
Local Advertising
Minimum 6% of prior month's gross sales
Territory
Large protected territories; multi-unit Area Developer program available
THE PROCESS
TYPICALLY 30–45 DAYS
Webinar
Financial Model
Tampa, FL
Attorney Review
Where Nature Becomes Opportunity
Connect with our franchise development team to review available territories, the financial model, and next steps.
kevin@livedgeslabs.com
866-555-LABS (866-817-5227)
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