BUDGET BLINDS
Budget Blinds franchises operate primarily mobile businesses offering the retail sale and installation of window coverings such as blinds and shades. Franchisees use branded vans for sales calls and installations, generating leads through digital marketing, canvassing, home shows, print media, and referrals, with products shipped from vendors. They serve residential and commercial customers within assigned territories, competing with department stores and specialty retailers in the window covering market.
Franchise Costs
3.5% royalty (greater of 3.5% or fixed monthly min. $1,250-$2,500 by Tier 3-1 after 2025) + national ad fund ($500-$1,500/mo by tier) + $600/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Historical financial information concerning the unaudited reported annual sales of a subset of our existing outlets, namely those franchisees who reported gross sales and who were open for business for all of calendar year 2024 (253 single territory franchisees, 207 two territory franchisees representing 414 territories, and 123 three or more territory franchisees, representing an aggregate total of 480 territories).
* Average gross revenue calculated as a weighted average of the average sales for each territory segment for 2024: (253 franchisees × $853,650 + 207 franchisees × $1,252,032 + 123 franchisees × $2,508,917) / 583 total franchisees = $1,344,324. Median gross revenue is the median of the Two Territories segment ($968,124), as the overall median franchisee (292nd out of 583) falls within this segment (franchisees 254-460). Revenue top quartile is the 75th percentile of the Two Territories segment ($1,482,296), as the overall 75th percentile franchisee (437th out of 583) falls within this segment (franchisees 254-460). Revenue bottom quartile is the 25th percentile of the One Territory segment ($407,517), as the overall 25th percentile franchisee (146th out of 583) falls within this segment (franchisees 1-253). No information on net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expense data was provided for profit estimation.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How BUDGET BLINDS Compares
Key Insights
- #1 largest franchise system in Home Improvement
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BUDGET BLINDS Current | $101K – $211K | $20K | 3.5% | 1,366 |
| Koala Insulation | $195K – $242K | $50K | 6.5% | 333 |
| CERTA PROPAINTERS | $171K – $321K | $65K | N/A | 303 |
| FCI | $184K – $249K | $55K | 5.0% | 288 |
| That 1 Painter | $113K – $189K | $59K | 6.0% | 265 |
| KITCHEN TUNE-UP | $130K – $189K | $20K | 7.0% | 261 |
Home Improvement Average 63 franchises | $139K – $246K | $51K | 6.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 63 Home Improvement 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
+36 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BUDGET BLINDS franchisees (2010 – 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.
Franchisee Contacts
1,631 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Suits to collect royalty payments and fees from franchisees.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a BUDGET BLINDS franchise ranges from $100,500 to $211,250. This includes a franchise fee of $19,950. Ongoing royalty fees are 3.5% of gross sales.
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