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title: "Closets by Design Strengthens Southeast Footprint with Tallahassee Expansion"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/5c1c1d39-8c0b-46bb-8441-90303756ed88
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260217_closets_by_design_strengthens_southeast_footprint_with_tallahassee_expansio.html
category: "Home Services"
industry: "Home Services"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-02-17T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:42:50.737Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1503387762-592deb58ef4e?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Closets by Design Strengthens Southeast Footprint with Tallahassee Expansion

**TL;DR:** Closets by Design expands in the Southeast with a new franchise agreement in Tallahassee, filling a gap in the local market for custom closet and home organization solutions. The new franchise is led by Matt Lyons, who brings proven leadership experience to the endeavor.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-02-17. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260217_closets_by_design_strengthens_southeast_footprint_with_tallahassee_expansio.html).*

## Story

Through this expansion, Lyons will bring professionally customized storage solutions to homeowners across North Florida and the surrounding Southeast, meeting a growing demand for functional organization in closets, garages, home offices and more.

- The new franchise fills a long-standing gap in the local market, offering reliable, locally based custom closet and home organization solutions.

- Most recently, Lyons served as president of Lyons Ortho Med, bringing proven leadership to this new endeavor.

After relocating to Tallahassee in 2021, Lyons discovered a lack of local custom closet providers, requiring the use of an out-of-town company for a home project which resulted in delays, rising costs and unnecessary stress. That experience revealed a clear opportunity to bring a higher level of service, communication and customization to the market.

“Closets by Design stood out to me because of its long-standing reputation, proven systems and commitment to quality,” said Lyons. “Homeowners today are focused on improving and organizing the spaces they already have, and this brand allows me to deliver real, everyday value while building something meaningful in my community.”

Now with the franchise in full operation, Lyons and his team of 11 local employees offer fully customized solutions designed to improve functionality, aesthetics and everyday living.

“We’re excited to have Matt represent our brand in the growing Tallahassee and surrounding areas,” said Jerry Egner, President of Closets by Design. “This expansion reflects our continued growth and commitment to providing homeowners with customized solutions, professional design and a seamless experience from consultation through installation.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Home Services (sector)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- home services (topic)
- tallahassee (location)
- Closets by Design (company)
- Jerry Egner (person)
- Matt Lyons (person)
- custom closet solutions (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260217_closets_by_design_strengthens_southeast_footprint_with_tallahassee_expansio.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/5c1c1d39-8c0b-46bb-8441-90303756ed88).