The new Closets by Design franchise is owned and operated by Jenny and Cliff Wohleb, who relocated to KCK to the opportunity to open their own business.

Jenny is an Air Force veteran and recently retired teacher. Cliff is a former design engineer and business development executive. Located in the Freeway Industrial Park, the 10,000 square foot facility at 3073 Merriam Lane is where the couple and their newly hired team will design and manufacture the custom organization pieces.

After spending so many years helping others achieve their dreams of business success, becoming an entrepreneur himself seemed like the natural progression for Cliff.

“We looked at several business opportunities, but I fell in love with Closets by Design – so much so that we decided to relocate from Dallas/Fort Worth where a franchise already existed – to Kansas City which did not,” says Cliff Wohleb, co-owner of Closets by Design Kansas City. “The manufacturing model and commitment to customer service resonated with me.”

The Wohlebs also share Closets by Design mission which for more than 35 years has been to create beautiful and functional closets, garage organizers, home offices, mudrooms, pantries, and more to replace stressful, disorganized spaces in customer’s homes.

“There are many homes in our area that are older. The closets in these homes are small or not practical for the needs of people now,” says Jenny Wohleb, co-owner of Closets by Design Kansas City. “Let’s face it, we all have more stuff. We can help make closets and other areas of the home more functional for people.”

Once pandemic restrictions ease, the couple is  looking to get more involved with the local community through charity work and civic engagement. “We have been given such a warm welcome here. Our plan is to get out into the community, give back, and get involved in local civic organizations,” adds Cliff.

Keeping it in the KCK is important for the Wohlebs. They have already hired almost a dozen people from the local community to start, and plan to add more staff as the business grows. Materials for the projects will also be sourced locally.

To learn more about Closets by Design Kansas City, visit kansascity.closetsbydesign.com or call the showroom at 913-379-1800.

About Closets by Design

Closets by Design has been creating attractive and functional closets, garage organizers, in-home offices and more since it was founded in 1982. Rated #1 Franchise in our category and one of America’s Top 50 New Franchises by Entrepreneur magazine, Closets by Design has also been listed as one of the Top 100 Up & Comers by Franchise Times and one of the Top 550 Remodeling Companies by Remodeling magazine. Closets by Design is a leader in the home improvement industry, and it has set the standard for customer satisfaction through dedication, quality, and service.

Learn more about Closets by Design franchise opportunities visiting www.closetsbydesign.com/franchise/.

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The custom home organization company is listed 403^rd on the prestigious Franchise 500®, the most comprehensive franchise ranking in the world. It is the eighth straight year Closets by Design has been named to the list.

Entrepreneur Magazine considers unit growth, financial strength, stability, and brand power when ranking companies on the extremely competitive list.

“Closets by Design is thrilled to once again be recognized by Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 as one of the top franchise opportunities in the nation,” said Jerry Egner, President of Closets by Design. “We are proud of what we have achieved as a leader in the home organization industry. Thanks to our solid business model and continued demand, we have grown tremendously as an organization, even during a pandemic.”

 The Franchise 500 is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and is recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees. Entrepreneur received more than 1,000 applications this year, making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever.

 “2020 was a challenging year for everyone, but it was also a year of unusual opportunity,” says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur editor-in-chief. “Franchises were able to be nimble and innovative, serving the needs of franchisees and customers in ways that will resonate for many years to come. We believe that, when we eventually look back on this time, we’ll see it as a moment when many brands defined themselves for the future.”

In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 42-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The key factors that go into the evaluation include costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.

Over its 42 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Closets by Design’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

To view Closets by Design in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results are also published in the January/February 2021 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands.

To learn more about the franchising opportunities with Closets by Design, visit  closetsbydesign/franchising.com.

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“We just opened in January, so we’re super excited about it,” says Dena. “The Post and Courier is a really big deal in Charleston. The area is all about southern, old-world charm, and a lot of people here read the newspaper. Anything that says Post and Courier is always a good thing.”

The Charleston Post and Courier’s Charleston’s Choice contest asks readers to vote on their favorite businesses throughout the area. Closets by Design of Coastal South Carolina won the top honor in this year’s Best Cabinet and Closet Company category, beating out a handful of other businesses. It’s a badge of honor the Browns plan to wear proudly.

“We love the Closets by Design brand,” says Dena. “This will help get our brand out there so people in Charleston know we’re a resource.”

It’s been a non-stop journey since the husband-and-wife team opened their Closets by Design location in January. They had recently sold their independent insurance adjusting company, but the parents of three weren’t ready to retire. They looked at over 100 different opportunities before deciding to buy a Closets by Design franchise and Charleston was an untapped territory. Closets by Design is rapidly growing across North America, and new franchisees are offered protected territories.

The Browns have three adult children, and they became empty nesters this year when their youngest, who plans to study business, went to college. Their oldest son is in graduate school, and their middle child started working for their company after he graduated from the College of Charleston. The Browns’ investment in the Closets by Design brand is also an investment in their family’s future, and the hope is that their company can support future generations. They also want to use the platform to give back to the community. The Browns have their own non-profit organization, Mercy Matters, which provides basic goods and services for people in need. Becoming a Charleston’s Choice award winner allows the Browns to earn more recognition in their area for Closets by Design — offering them more financial success leading to the ability to support their family and their community.

The Browns didn’t have experience in home design before opening their Closets by Design location, but they had business experience. Their know-how in the insurance adjustment industry helped them build and manage a tight-knit team of builders and designers. There are some key differences between their past and current industries, but Dena says one thing is the same: “We still carry a tape measure with us wherever we go.”

And if winning a Charleston’s Choice award is any measure of their success, they’re off to a great start.

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