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BLOOMIN' BLINDS
Bloomin’ Blinds franchises operate businesses that sell, install, and repair interior window coverings such as blinds, shades, shutters, and draperies, as well as exterior shading products including solar shades, awnings, and pergolas, under the Bloomin’ Blinds brand. The franchisor's business model involves offering franchise agreements for new territories or converting existing window installation and repair businesses, with initial investments varying based on territory size and conversion status. They target residential and commercial customers seeking custom window treatment solutions.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty (greater of 6% or $600/mo per territory) + 2% brand fund (greater of 2% or $300/mo per territory) + $500/mo technology fee + $400/mo customer service fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Financial performance data is based on 43 Operational Franchise Outlets that provided summary income statements for the full 2024 Reporting Period. Total sales data (averages and medians) are also provided for a larger sample of 49 Operational Franchise Outlets open for the full 2024 Reporting Period.
* Average Gross Revenue ($577,018.60) and Median Gross Revenue ($400,282.28) are directly stated in Table 1 (page 3) for 49 Operational Franchise Outlets. The average gross revenue was also confirmed by a weighted average calculation of the segmented 'Total Sales' data in Table 2 (Top, Middle, Bottom Thirds) for 49 outlets. Revenue Top Quartile ($1,081,429.78) is taken as the 'Average' of the 'Top Third - 16 Operational Franchise Outlets' from Table 2 (page 4). Revenue Bottom Quartile ($225,927.95) is taken as the 'Average' of the 'Bottom Third - 16 Operational Franchise Outlets' from Table 2 (page 4). Average Gross Profit ($280,562.52) and Average Net Profit (labeled as 'Adjusted Earnings', $123,064.29) are directly stated in Table 4 '2024 Summary Income Statement for All Reporting Outlets' (page 6) for 43 Reporting Outlets. No specific Net Income or EBITDA figures were provided.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $577,019
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Unlock financial performance dataBLOOMIN' BLINDS Franchise Analysis
Picture a business where you fix blinds and shades from a van, tapping into endless home reno demand without a storefront. Bloomin' Blinds, franchising since 2014, shares Item 19 revenue stats and a track record of SBA financing that hints at real viability for operators. But does their conversion model for existing shops deliver the growth punch to justify jumping in, or is there a blind spot?
Item 7 lays out the initial investment from $129,100 to $245,500, covering franchise fee of $49,500, vehicles, inventory, and marketing for new territories or business conversions. Ongoing fees hit hard: 6% royalty (minimum $600/month per territory), 2% brand fund ($300/month min), plus fixed $500/month tech fee and $400/month customer service fee—totaling potentially $1,800+ monthly minimums before sales. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $577,019 and median $400,282 across units, suggesting top performers crush it while half land above $400K, offering solid cash flow potential after 20-25% expenses in a low-overhead model.
The system's thriving: 141 locations (137 franchised, 4 corporate) grew 29% from 106 in 2023, with 49 projected new units signaling momentum. SBA data bolsters confidence—30 loans averaging $137,810 and just 3.3% default rate, far below industry averages, meaning banks back these deals. For home services buyers eyeing $150K-$250K investments, Bloomin' Blinds stands out with proven revenue disclosure and expansion, ideal if you have repair skills or an existing window biz to convert.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How BLOOMIN' BLINDS Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BLOOMIN' BLINDS Current | $129K – $246K | $50K | 6.0% | 141 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $136K – $164K | $118K | 10.0% | 672 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
| MOSQUITO JOE | $150K – $192K | $43K | 10.0% | 415 |
Home Services Average 136 franchises | $142K – $269K | $52K | 6.9% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 136 Home Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BLOOMIN' BLINDS franchisees (2017 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
30 SBA loans on record
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79 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a BLOOMIN' BLINDS franchise ranges from $129,100 to $245,500. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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