Fibrenew New Orleans & Northshore
Fibrenew franchise for sale in Westwego, Louisiana
List Price: $295,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
N/A (undeveloped)
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
Upon Inquiry
Value of Assets
Upon Inquiry
Year Established
2022
Location Is
N/A
Approx. Monthly Rent
N/A
Total Employees
Less than 10
PassiveOwner
Involvement
About this Business
A Family-Built Business with Strong Community Roots
Fibrenew of New Orleans and the Northshore is an established, well-respected franchise serving a dynamic and fast-growing region. Launched in June 2022 by father-and-son team Ray and Drew Milligan, this business has developed a strong foundation through hard work, community involvement, and genuine dedication to customer satisfaction.
Before joining Fibrenew, Ray managed an automation, lighting, and electrical firm, while Drew brought leadership experience from his role as a district manager at Take 5 Oil Change. Together, they combined their professional skills and shared vision to build a business focused on independence, flexibility, and family balance.
Listed at: $295,000
Visit Fibrenew New Orleans & Northshore’s website: www.fibrenew.com/neworleans
Learn more about Fibrenew’s system: www.fibrenew.com/franchising
Growth opportunities
About the Business This Fibrenew franchise has become known throughout the New Orleans and Northshore area for its quality workmanship and exceptional customer relationships. The business has a strong foothold in the commercial market, serving: - Hotels and restaurants - Major hospitals and medical facilities - Cruise ship clients and other tourism-related businesses Marketing efforts include community networking through trade shows, boat shows, and chamber events, along with digital marketing, direct mail, and word-of-mouth referrals. The franchise has earned daily recognition from loyal customers who frequently provide referrals and repeat business, contributing to its solid reputation and consistent workload. Territory Highlights Located in a vibrant, tourist-driven city, this territory benefits from a steady influx of visitors and a large network of commercial clients. With plenty of hotels, restaurants, and hospitals, there’s significant potential for continued expansion and relationship-building.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
Territory Highlights Located in a vibrant, tourist-driven city, this territory benefits from a steady influx of visitors and a large network of commercial clients. With plenty of hotels, restaurants, and hospitals, there’s significant potential for continued expansion and relationship-building.
Additional Info
Message from the Owners “Launching this business with my son has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. We’ve learned so much, built lasting relationships, and watched our hard work turn into something meaningful. While it’s difficult to step away, family circumstances have led us to make this decision. We’re incredibly proud of the foundation we’ve built and confident that Fibrenew of New Orleans and the Northshore will continue to grow in the years ahead.” – Ray Milligan
Reason for Selling
After many rewarding years with Fibrenew, we’ve decided to sell the franchise to focus on family and health. We’re confident the next owner will continue to build on the strong foundation we’ve created.
Why I Love My Franchise
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity Owning a Fibrenew franchise provides the freedom and flexibility to set your own schedule, balance work and family, and take control of your success. This business is ideal for someone who values hands-on work, community engagement, and long-term growth potential. The sellers have built efficient systems and strong partnerships, making it easy for a new owner to step in and continue growing the operation. Ray is also willing to stay on temporarily to support a
About Fibrenew
Fibrenew is a mobile service franchise specializing in the repair, restoration, and renewal of leather, plastic, vinyl, fabric, and upholstery. Technicians work on-site across a broad mix of markets, including automotive, residential, commercial, medical, marine, and aviation. Customers range from homeowners with a worn leather sofa or car interior to businesses, clinics, restaurants, and lodges that need damaged surfaces restored rather than replaced.
Founded in 1985 and franchising since 1987, Fibrenew has grown to more than 300 locations worldwide, across the US, Canada, Mexico, and several international markets. The company has been family-owned since Michael and Fran Wilson acquired it in 1994. Fibrenew manufactures its own proprietary product line and has developed the repair techniques and color-matching technology its technicians use in the field, which it positions as the core of its advantage.
The model is mobile and home-based: franchisees operate from a branded service vehicle rather than a storefront, working a protected territory. With multiple service verticals and a green, replacement-alternative message, the business draws revenue from both one-off jobs and ongoing commercial accounts.
Franchisee Support
Initial training is 70 hours of classroom instruction delivered over two weeks at Fibrenew's Canadian head office, plus on-the-job training as needed to build hands-on repair skill. Ongoing support includes proprietary business software, a franchisee intranet, regular newsletters, and meetings and conventions. Marketing support covers national media, SEO, email and social campaigns, and ad templates owners can localize. Buyers of an existing Fibrenew unit should confirm what transfer training and software access the franchisor provides to incoming ownership, given the technical, color-matching nature of the work.
Brand Accolades & Awards
Fibrenew has ranked in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 since 2017 and was named the #1 leather and vinyl repair franchise in the 2026 list, with recognition in its fastest-growing, home-based/mobile, and under-$100,000 categories. Franchise Business Review has repeatedly honored the brand, including 2025–2026 recognition for franchisee satisfaction, culture, innovation, veterans, and women in franchising, plus a Top 200 Franchises placement for 2026. Fibrenew is also a long-standing member of the International Franchise Association. For resale buyers, brand recognition should be weighed alongside a territory's local reviews and referrals.
Industry / Market
Fibrenew operates in the US furniture repair and reupholstery market, valued at around $2.0 billion in 2026 (IBISWorld), alongside adjacent demand in automotive, marine, and commercial restoration. The category is driven by the cost advantage of repair over replacement, which strengthens when households and businesses tighten budgets, plus growing interest in sustainable, waste-reducing alternatives. Demand spreads across many verticals rather than one, which can cushion local slowdowns. For resale buyers, the durability of a unit's commercial accounts and referral base signals how well a territory captures this demand.
Ideal Owner
Fibrenew suits hands-on, detail-oriented operators who enjoy skilled craft work and direct customer contact. No prior trade experience is required—owners come from teaching, engineering, sales, and many other backgrounds—but candidates must be willing to master the company's repair and color-matching techniques during training. Because the work depends on precise color matching, owners cannot be color blind. The role blends fieldwork with local marketing and relationship-building, so comfort developing commercial accounts and managing a mobile schedule matters as much as manual skill.