Bumble Bee Blinds
Bumble Bee Blinds franchises specialize in providing window covering services, including blinds, shutters, shades, drapery and hardware installation, repairs, replacements, and other approved products to residential and commercial customers within protected territories. Franchisees operate using a proprietary business system that encompasses property assessment methods, installation procedures, customized software, scheduling, estimating, production, and sales processes to ensure high standards of quality and service. The target market includes residential and commercial property owners, builders, and managers seeking year-round window covering solutions.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty (tiered to 4% over $1M) + 0% current brand fund + $2,332/mo fixed fees incl. $792 technology, $500 digital mgmt, $440 accounting, $300 contact center, $300 special software.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 12 Reporting Businesses (10 franchised, 2 company-owned Founder Businesses) that were in operation for the entire 2024 calendar year.
* Average gross revenue is taken directly from the 'Total System' row in Table 1, 'Average Gross Sales per Group'. This value ($486,075) is consistent with the weighted average of the 'Aggregate Gross Sales for Group' divided by '# of Franchisees in Group' across all segments: ($3,183,809 + $1,571,149 + $1,077,941) / (4 + 4 + 4) = $5,832,899 / 12 = $486,074.916. Median gross revenue is from the 'Total System' row. Revenue for top and bottom quartiles are taken from the 'Average Gross Sales per Group' for the 'Top Third' and 'Bottom Third' segments respectively. No net income, net profit, or EBITDA information is provided, as explicitly stated in the 'Assumptions and Additional Notes' section (Page 4): 'The financial information presented in this Item 19 does not disclose any cost, expense or profit information.'
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Bumble Bee Blinds Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 81% of Home Services franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bumble Bee Blinds Current | $165K – $211K | $60K | 6.0% | 153 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $150K – $177K | $127K | 10.0% | 653 |
| SIGN GYPSIES | $4K – $5K | $1K | N/A | 587 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
Home Services Average 130 franchises | $144K – $289K | $53K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 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
+8 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Bumble Bee Blinds franchisees (2023 – 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
52 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)
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 Bumble Bee Blinds franchise ranges from $164,743 to $210,778. This includes a franchise fee of $59,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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