Bumble Bee Blinds

Bumble Bee Blinds kicked off franchising in 2022, surging from 55 locations in 2023 to 151 in 2024—a staggering 175% jump—with 153 total units now and 38 projected openings. Item 20 flags 14 terminations and 6 transfers, equating to about 9% churn on current scale, which isn't alarming for a hyper-growth system but bears watching against that velocity. This trajectory screams opportunity in home services, where demand for blinds, shutters, and installs thrives year-round, but the recency means limited long-term proof—ideal for risk-tolerant operators eyeing protected territories.

Financials hit hard: Item 7 pegs total investment at $164,743-$210,778, front-loaded by a $59,500 franchise fee. Ongoing bites include 6% royalty (dropping to 4% over $1M sales) plus $2,332 monthly fixed fees covering tech ($792), digital ($500), accounting ($440), contact center ($300), and software ($300)—that's $28K annually stacking atop royalties. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $486,075 and median $392,204 across units, implying solid top-line potential before expenses; 34 SBA loans averaging $235,588 underline financing feasibility. Red flags? Those fixed fees inflate breakeven hurdles for slower starters, and with medians lagging averages, top performers juice the stats—vital for sizing your shot in this still-fledgling swarm.