How much revenue does a Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchise make?

Made in the Shade Blinds and More does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How much profit can you make with a Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchise?

Profit estimates for Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchises are available from the Item 19 financial performance data in the 2026 FDD. Get full access to see the estimated profit range and calculation methodology.

How many Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, Made in the Shade Blinds and More has 131 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2013.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is Made in the Shade Blinds and More a good franchise to buy?

Made in the Shade Blinds and More shows several positive indicators: established brand with 131+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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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.

FDD Year:

131locations

$78K–$108K

Since 2013

ServicesSan Antonio, TXMadeintheShade.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$77,500

Initial Investment

$78,000 – $107,700

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Fixed Monthly Fees

$250 – $250

$100/mo marketing + $150/mo technology + $100/mo accounting + $5/employee/mo accounting

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$730,016

Median Gross Revenue

$496,655

Average Gross Profit

$328,507.2

Data Based On: 69 franchised outlets that responded to a survey sent in February 2026, meeting eligibility criteria (open prior to Jan 1, 2025 and still open Dec 31, 2025).

* Average gross profit was calculated by multiplying the average gross revenue ($730,016) by the average gross product margin (45%). The best guess profit range (low and high) was calculated by multiplying the average gross revenue ($730,016) by the low (35%) and high (85%) gross product margins respectively, as explicitly stated in the document for the Gross Product Margin.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $730,016

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How Made in the Shade Blinds and More Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 80% 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	$78K	N/A	131
BUDGET BLINDS	$101K – $211K	$20K	3.5%	1,366
Koala Insulation	$195K – $242K	$50K	6.5%	333
Five Star Bath Solutions	$162K – $334K	$60K	6.0%	306
CERTA PROPAINTERS	$171K – $321K	$65K	N/A	303
FCI	$184K – $249K	$55K	5.0%	288
Home Improvement Average 64 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 64 Home Improvement franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2FL

3CO

4NC

5PA

6SC

7GA

8VA

9NJ

10KS

11OH

12LA

13MI

14MS

15OR

+30 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchisees (2018 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$245,133

Total Volume

$3.7M

Default Rate

0.0%

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.

15 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

130 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

130 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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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 $77,500.