Flooring Installers at Empire Today in Chicago, IL | Kablio

Flooring Installers at Empire Today in Chicago, IL | Kablio

Company

Overview

Founded in 1959

Year of Establishment

The company was originally established in 1959 in Chicago, beginning as a small plastic-cover business.

Rebranded in 2003

Year of Rebranding

The company underwent a rebranding to 'Empire Today' in 2003, introducing its memorable jingle and shop-at-home model.

$1 Billion Revenue

Annual Revenue

The company generates approximately $1 billion in annual revenue through its operations across over 70 U.S. markets.

Typical projects include full home and commercial flooring installs featuring carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl or window treatments.
Its standout advantage is next-day professional installation after same-day in-home consultation, bringing retail to customers’ doors.
Strikingly, its iconic ‘Empire Man’ mascot and jingle have become cultural touchstones recognized nationwide.

Culture + Values

Customers First: We put our customers first and act with a sense of urgency to satisfy them.
Golden Rule: We treat customers, contractors, and co-workers the way we would want to be treated.
Integrity: We build trust through integrity.
Personal Ownership: We take personal ownership and work together to drive financial results and celebrate our successes.
Making it easy: Everyone should have an easy experience updating their home.

Environment + Sustainability

Six Million Pounds

Carpet Waste Diverted

Over six million pounds of carpet waste were diverted from landfills in the first year of the company's recycling initiative.

Offers eco-friendly carpets made from recycled materials (e.g., plastic bottles) and low-VOC products to improve indoor air quality.
Provides sustainable flooring and window treatment options (e.g., honeycomb blinds) that reduce home energy consumption.

Inclusion & Diversity

5th percentile diversity rating

Diversity Score

The company ranks in the bottom 5% of similar-sized companies in terms of diversity.

-28 eNPS score

Employee Sentiment

Employee Net Promoter Score reflects low engagement, with 55% detractors and 27% promoters.

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Empire Today Careers

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