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Budget Blinds is a leading franchise in the home services industry, specializing in custom window coverings. Founded in 1992 in Orange County, California, by five friends—Chad Hallock, Brent Hallock, Todd Jackson, David Lewis, and Tony Forbes—Budget Blinds quickly became a success story.
The company began franchising just two years after its inception, in 1994, and has since expanded significantly. Today, Budget Blinds is headquartered in Irvine, California, and has grown across North America, serving more than 10,000 cities.
The franchise is recognized as the number one provider of custom window coverings, offering a wide range of products, including blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, and even smart home solutions through a partnership with Lutron®.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
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Budget Blinds Franchise provides a comprehensive training program designed to equip franchisees with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully run their business.
The training begins with an in-depth initial program that covers various aspects of the business, including marketing strategies, operational procedures, and the use of management software. This foundational training ensures that new franchisees are well-prepared before they start operations.
In addition to the initial training, Budget Blinds offers ongoing support and continuing education opportunities. This includes access to a dedicated support team that provides guidance on marketing, operations, and technical issues. Franchisees also benefit from a proactive coaching program that helps them navigate the challenges of running a business.
Budget Blinds franchise offers territory protection to its franchisees. Each franchisee is granted a protected territory that typically includes a minimum of 30,000 households.
This territory protection ensures that no other Budget Blinds franchisee can operate within the same geographic area, allowing each franchisee to develop and grow their business without competition from other franchisees in their designated territory.
This exclusive territory model is designed to support franchisees in building a strong, localized customer base. It also helps in establishing a consistent market presence, as the franchisee can focus on serving their specific area with the confidence that they have the exclusive rights to it.
