Made in the Shade Blinds & More
Made in the Shade Blinds and More LLC
Company Information
2403 Rogers Key San Antonio, Texas 78258
Made in the Shade Blinds and More LLC was organized as a Texas limited liability company on May 1, 2012. Their principal business address is 2630 Rogers Fork, San Antonio, Texas 78258. They began to offer franchises on January 31, 2013.
We offer qualified applicants franchises for the right to operate MITS Businesses that specialize in the sale and distribution of window covering products (“Products”) in designated geographic areas (each, a “Territory”), A franchise operates from 1 business location (an “Office”) located within the Territory described in the Franchise Agreement under the Made in the Shade Blinds and More business system (the “System”) arid the Marks. The System includes, specifications, policies' and procedures for operations; quality of the products and services offered; procedures for sales, management and financial control training and assistance; and adyertising and promotional programs, all of which may be changed,, improved, and further developed by us periodically. You must operate your MITS Business under the Marks and use other trade names, seryiCe marks, trademarks, logos, and other symbols we. designa:te (or may later designate) in writing for use in the System. We may require your current and future Principals (as defined in the Franchise Agreement) to sign a Principals' Guaranty and Assumption Agreement (“Guaranty”), guaranteeing your performance and binding themselves individually to certain provisions of the: Franchise Agreement, including the covenants against competition and disclosure of confidential information, restrictions on transfer and dispute resolution procedures. Those of your Principals who are not required to sigh the Guaranty will each sign a Confidentiality Agreement and Ancillary Covenants Not to Compete, with Principal undertakings, in the form attached to the Franchise Agreement The EranChise Agreement gives you certain protections against the operation of other MITS Businesses in your Territory. The operation of your MITS Business in the Territory must be directly supervised by a person you designate as your “Operating Principal.” Your Operating PrinCipai is the main individual responsible for your business. If you are an individual,, you will be the Operating Principal. If you are not an individual, you must designate someone who meets, our requirements and whom we approve to be your Operating Principal. Your Operating Principal must haVe and ma:intain at least 10% ovvnership interest in you. Your Operating Principal will sign the Guaranty. The person or entity signing the Franchise Agreement is the “Franchisee,” In this disclosure document, the terms “Principals” and “Operating Principal” and “you” and "your” include the franchisee under the Franchise Agreement unless we have noted otherwise.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
6/10
Earning Transparency
4/10
Investment Accessibility
8/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $59,000 Maximum: $59,000
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: $65,949 Maximum: $74,549
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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