Budget Blinds
Home Franchise Concepts
Company Information
19000 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92612
Budget Blinds, Inc. was incorporated under California law on October 5, 1992. They began offering franchises in March 1994. Their parent company is Home Franchise Concepts. Their principal business address is 1927 North Glassell Street, Orange, California 92865.
The business you will conduct under a BUDGET BLINDS® franchise is a mobile business ("Franchised Business") for the sale and installation of window coverings, such as shutters, mini blinds, wood blinds, vertical blinds, draperies, pleated shades, cellular shades, roman shades, roller shades and solar shades. You will use a van equipped with signs we specify to make sales calls and perform installation work. You will generate sales in many ways, including local digital marketing such as pay-per-click, social media, reviews, digital listings, email to existing and potential customers as well as canvassing, home shows, other print media and word of mouth referrals. When you place an order for a customer, the product is shipped to you from the vendor and you install the product. The market you will serve consists of residential and business customers within the territory assigned to you. You will compete for customers with department and specialty stores and other businesses in the window covering market.
2 Directors with Prior Bankruptcies
5 Ongoing Lawsuits
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
6/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
4/10
Summary of potential earnings
$887,379 / unit
Average Revenue During 2021Decorating & Home Design
Franchise System Development
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Distribution of Budget Blinds Franchisee
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $49,950 Maximum: $91,450
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $100,500 Maximum: $211,250
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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