Bumble Bee Blinds
$75,000
$59,500
17
2022
Omaha,NE
Tony Hulbert
Overview
Bumble Bee Blinds, where exceptional window treatments take flight! As a Bumble Bee Blinds franchisee, you’re not just offering window coverings—you’re curating an experience that transforms homes with style and purpose. We make custom window treatments easy with our hive of experts ready to guide customers from design to seamless installation. Armed with advanced visualizer technology and laser measurement tools, customers can “try before they buy,” ensuring their space will buzz with style and functionality.
With low startup costs, no required inventory, and comprehensive support from HorsePower Brands, Bumble Bee Blinds gives you everything needed to soar in the $27.64 billion window treatment industry. Designed for scalability and backed by our strong franchise network, Bumble Bee Blinds is the perfect opportunity to bring a buzz-worthy service to your community. Get ready to deliver a sweet experience that goes beyond expectations—every time.
Franchise Unit Trends and Revenue
17
16
$306,966
* in 2023
Franchise Fees
$59,500
8.5%
Gross Revenue
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Why Choose Bumble Bee Blinds?
- Buzz-Worthy Revenue Potential: Top-performing locations generate an impressive average gross sales of $1,534,831 with an adjusted EBITDA of $223,176.
- Low-Cost Entry & No Inventory: With minimal startup costs and no need for large inventory, Bumble Bee Blinds is designed for ease and affordability.
- Scalable, Home-Based Model: Start from home with low overhead, and scale seamlessly as your business grows.
- Flexible Ownership Options: Run the business with a small team and manage day-to-day operations or oversee as a semi-involved owner with a general manager.
- Competitive Advantage: Enter a fragmented market with few sophisticated competitors, positioning Bumble Bee Blinds as the go-to professional service.
- Diverse Service Lines: Offer custom blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, and outdoor shades for both residential and select commercial clients, ensuring a broad market reach.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Our visualizer technology and laser measurement tools let customers "try before they buy," while real-time, precise quotes enable a seamless, one-day close sales process that sets us apart and drives higher conversions.
- Home Project Financing Made Easy: Provide instant consumer financing options through our streamlined digital platform, enabling customers to easily invest in their ideal window treatments without budget barriers.
- Premium Vendor Partnerships: Access top-tier products through partnerships with leading suppliers like Alta, Graber, and Universal Screens, along with our exclusive private label, Luxe Hive Fashions, which offers an extensive selection at highly competitive prices for a truly premium offering.
Starting Costs and Investment Requirements
$163,599 - $196,048
$300,000
$75,000
Training and Support
Training
- Dedicated Onboarding Team
- 100-Point Pre-Launch Checklist on Interactive Digital Platform
- 60-Day University Digital Training Program
- 5-Day Training Academy with the Bumble Support Team in Omaha, NE
- Ongoing Field and Virtual Trainings with National Vendor Partners
Support
- National Call Center
- Talent Recruitment Affiliate
- Dedicated Business Coach
- Customized KPI Dashboard
- Online Virtual Training Paths for Owners & Employees
- SEO & Digital Advertising performed in house by ZeeMarketing and affiliate marketing partners.
- Dedicated Marketing Manager to support local digital and community marketing efforts.
- Branding Hub Portal equipped with pre-designed marketing materials & media assets.
- Suite of additional support services to simplify business ownership, including: Bookkeeping and Payroll Services, Fleet Acquisition, Technology Support and more!
Ideal Candidate
Our ideal Bumble Bee Blinds franchise candidate embodies a strong passion for nurturing community connections and business growth. They bring valuable management experience and possess the drive to achieve their why through entrepreneurship, taking accountability and leadership in their venture.
- Driven to build their business with a long-term view
- Optimistic and accountable for their results
- Executive skillset, capable of managing people and KPIs
- Desire to impact their community and have a local presence
- Natural networker who values customer service
- Aligns with our core values and willing to follow a process
