Budget Blinds charges a royalty fee of 3.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Budget Blinds franchise is approximately 3.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a $600/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Budget Blinds has been involved in 2 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Budget Blinds franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Budget Blinds offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Budget Blinds currently operates 1,366 locations (2025 FDD) (1,366 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 0.3% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 1.7%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Budget Blinds is 2.3% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Budget Blinds FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $557K (average: $854K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Budget Blinds is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Budget Blinds's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Budget Blinds's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Budget Blinds provides 93 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Budget Blinds does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.