Budget Blinds
$84,500
$89,950
1,362
1994
Irvine,CA
Andy Skehan
Overview
Budget Blinds was founded on the principle of providing high quality custom window coverings to consumers in a highly convenient way and offering a style and service for every budget. Today, the Budget Blinds franchise system still strives to provide consumers with superior products through convenient, complimentary in-home consultations that include measuring and professional installation. Every year since 1996, Budget Blinds has been ranked the #1 Window Coverings Franchise on Entrepreneur's coveted Franchise 500® list. Our differentiators include:
- Over 30 years in business.
- No-Questions-Asked product warranties.
- A custom consultation process with high closing rate.
- Consumer financing.
- Payroll & HR services.
- And so much more!
The $500 billion home improvement industry is on an upswing, and you can experience the benefits as a Budget Blinds franchise owner.
Franchise Unit Trends and Revenue
1,362
78
$1,280,297
* in 2023
Franchise Fees
$89,950
3.5%
Gross Revenues
$500 - $1,500
Fixed Fee
Why Choose Budget Blinds?
Budget Blinds is a turn-key franchise opportunity that offers a home-based, low inventory, low overhead business model with a rapid ramp up and quick cash-flow. Franchise owners bring the “store to their customer’s door,” providing an in-home/in-business shopping experience for all their window covering needs.
We proudly offer:
- A strong vendor alliance program with incentives.
- The widest selection of custom blinds, shades, shutters, and drapes.
- Smart home automated window coverings through our partnership with Lutron®.
- Brand names including Hunter Douglas®, Orion®, Norman®.
- Exclusive private label collections customers can’t find anywhere else.
- National marketing and local area marketing support and toolkits.
- Residential & Commercial client mix.
- Ongoing training and support through the life their franchise.
- In-House financing of up to $56,000 for qualified candidates.
- Veteran Discount offering qualified Veterans 15% off initial franchise fees.
Budget Blinds is an award-winning franchise, consistently ranking on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500® in multiple categories including: #16 Overall Franchise; #1 Window Coverings Franchise; Top Franchises under $150K; Top Franchises for Multi-Unit Owners; Top Mobile & Home-Based Franchises; Top Franchises for Veterans; and more!
Budget Blinds is also recognized by Franchise Business Review® in multiple categories including: Top 200 Franchises; Top Franchises for Women; Top Franchises for Veterans; Most Profitable Franchises; Most Innovative Franchises.
With Budget Blinds franchise ownership, you become part of the Home Franchise Concepts® family of brands. Home Franchise Concepts is a leading franchisor in the home services space and a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises®, a stable, privately held company with $20B in annual revenues.
Starting Costs and Investment Requirements
$140,500 - $211,750
$250,000
$84,500
Training and Support
Franchisees receive 2-weeks of initial training (combination virtual and hands-on at our Experience Center in Dallas) where they will learn everything about successfully running their franchise, from administration, office set-up, technology, product knowledge, installation, and marketing their business on a local level.
Franchise owners also receive ongoing training opportunities throughout the year including an International Convention, Regional Meetings, Online Forums/Town Halls to exchange best practices with fellow owners, advanced installation trainings, vendor product trainings, and more.
Franchisees receive ongoing support through the life of their business including: on-call support from Regional Operation Managers; on-call Technical Support for supported applications; and Local Area Marketing Support and Toolkits.
History
Budget Blinds was founded in 1992 and began offering franchises in 1994. For over 30 years, our award-winning franchise model has turned entrepreneurs from all walks of life into successful business owners. Today, we are largest window covering franchise in North America with 1,500 franchise territories serving over 10,000 cities across the U.S. and Canada.
Ideal Candidate
Budget Blinds is looking for franchisees with an entrepreneurial spirit who are team-minded. Self-starters with positive attitudes. No previous industry experience is necessary. We’ll train you.
This is not an offering to sell a franchise. Franchise offerings are made through the Franchise Disclosure Document. Contact Budget Blinds for details.
