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Budget Blinds

Budget Blinds is a custom window covering franchise that offers convenient shop-at-home service for window coverings and home décor accessories. Franchise owners provide expert in-home and virtual design consultations, measuring and installation services, and the best product warranties in the business.

Facts & figures
Liquid capital required
$84,500
Net worth required
$250,000
Investment
$140,500 - $211,750
Franchise fee
$89,950
Offers Financing
Yes
Veterans Discount
Yes
Units in operation
1,399
Founded
1992
Franchising Since
1994

Budget Blinds

About Us

Budget Blinds® is the largest custom window covering company in North America, and a member of a family of brands under the umbrella of Home Franchise Concepts® (HFC), the parent company and franchisor of multiple leading home improvement services brands. As a franchising expert, Budget Blinds is dedicated to helping people go into business for themselves and to helping them grow their home-based franchise business to be as successful as possible.

Budget Blinds launched in 1992 in Orange County, CA, and now has 1,400 territories serving over 10,000 cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Our franchise owners provide expert in-home and virtual design consultations, measuring and installation services, and unbeatable No Questions Asked product Warranties on our products.

Budget Blinds franchise owners include pioneers who have been with the brand for over 30 years, legacy owners who joined their family and now run the business, Veterans who served to help protect our freedoms and are now enjoying being an entrepreneur, and many others like you, with an entrepreneurial spirit and passion to own their own business.

Budget Blinds is Proud to Receive These Awards & Accolades

  • Ranked #19 on Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list 2023

  • Ranked #1 Window Coverings Franchise on Entrepreneur Franchise 500 since 1996
  • Ranked #3 on Entrepreneur Top Franchises for Veterans list 2023
  • Ranked #3 Low-Cost Franchise under $150K on Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list 2023

  • Named as a Top Franchise for Women and Top Recession-Proof brand by Franchise Business Review 2023

Why Us

Budget Blinds’ home-based business model is simplistic, with no inventory, low overhead, quick ramp-up, and attractive cash flow -- with flat royalties and flat marketing fees. 

Our Differentiators set us apart:

  • Custom consultation process
  • #1 provider of custom window coverings in North America
  • 30 years in business
  • Exclusive No-Questions-Asked Warranty

Regardless of the economy, homeowners are continuously sprucing up their homes, making this one of the top franchise opportunities. In fact, during the pandemic, our business is booming.

  • The global window coverings market is projected to hit $36.75 billion by 2025. The vast majority of the market is in North America with the U.S. historically leading

  • 6 out of 7 window coverings sold are in established homes.
  • In our experience, the average homeowner changes their window coverings every 3-5 years.

Budget Blinds prides itself on providing the best products, pricing, and support for our franchise owners. Now’s the time to own a Budget Blinds franchise in the booming home services industry! 

Franchise Training

Training consists of a combination of 10 days of in-person Academy training at the HFC Experience Center in Coppell, Texas as well as pre- and post-Academy training that is conducted virtually, covering everything you need to know to start strong – from immersive product knowledge and installation to administration, office set-up, and technology, to marketing your business on a local level. And our support is ongoing with dedicated Regional Operations Managers, on-call Technical Support, and Marketing Team to help you succeed.

Ideal Candidate

When looking for our next great franchisee, we pay attention to driven individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, sales expertise, and a passion for customer service. Our ideal franchise owner is collaborative and eager to learn the ropes about owning their own business. We look forward to hearing from you!


Interested in Learning More? Request More Information to Speak to a Representative Today!

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FAQs

  • Largest window covering franchise in North America with 1,400 franchise territories, serving 10,000 cities
  • Offers custom solutions that consumers cannot get anywhere else, including major brand name and private label blinds, shades, shutters, and an exclusive collection of designer shades, bedding and drapery
  • Add-ons include motorization and complete home automation solutions
  • Celebrating 30 Years of Delivering Beautiful Style & Expert Service!

  • Sales of an array of window coverings customized for clients' needs
  • Installation of window products, including automation, for ultimate customer convenience
  • Additional sales of accessories such as rugs, pillows, bedding, screens and window film
  • Additional revenue stream with Commercial Division (BBCS)

  • Self-starters with positive attitudes
  • Entrepreneurial individuals with a knack for sales and customer service
  • No experience necessary - we'll train you!

  • Sales consultations with residential and commercial clients to determine window covering needs
  • Travel to clients' homes and businesses to install products
  • Local area marketing and networking in your community
  • Administrative/project management

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