Bumble Bee Blinds charges a royalty fee of 6.0% 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 Bumble Bee Blinds franchise is approximately 9.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 3.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $792/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Bumble Bee Blinds has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 1 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

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

Bumble Bee Blinds offers protected 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.

Bumble Bee Blinds currently operates 155 locations (2025 FDD) (155 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 171.9% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 214.1%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Bumble Bee Blinds is 9.0% (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 Bumble Bee Blinds FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $392K (average: $486K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Bumble Bee Blinds is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Bumble Bee 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, Bumble Bee Blinds's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD).

Bumble Bee Blinds provides 94 hours of initial training over approximately 7 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.

Yes, Bumble Bee Blinds provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.