Made in the Shade Blinds and More
Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchises businesses that specialize in the sale and distribution of window covering products and outdoor products in exclusive territories. Franchisees operate under the franchisor's proprietary system, which includes specifications for operations, sales procedures, training, assistance, and advertising programs. The primary target market is homeowners, with competition from local, online, regional, and national sellers in a market influenced by consumer tastes, demographics, and economic conditions.
Franchise Costs
No royalty or brand fund. $100/mo marketing + $150/mo technology + $100/mo accounting + $100-200/mo sample inventory.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 70 US franchisees who responded to the survey and were eligible (opened prior to Jan 1, 2024).
* All financial metrics are directly extracted from the provided text and table. No weighted averages were needed as data was not segmented by units for revenue. Net income/profit/EBITDA and a net profit range could not be calculated due to the explicit statement that operating expenses and other costs are not reflected in the provided figures.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Made in the Shade Blinds and More Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 81% of Home Improvement franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Improvement
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Made in the Shade Blinds and More Current | $78K – $108K | $73K | N/A | 117 |
| BUDGET BLINDS | $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 |
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
+27 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchisees (2018 – 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
188 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 |
188 Contacts Available
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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 Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchise ranges from $78,000 to $107,700. This includes a franchise fee of $72,500.
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