Made in the Shade Blinds and More charges a royalty fee of 0.0% 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 Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchise is approximately 0.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 0.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $150/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Made in the Shade Blinds and More has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Made in the Shade Blinds and More 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 are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Made in the Shade Blinds and More currently operates 117 locations (2025 FDD) (117 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 9.3% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 5.0%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Made in the Shade Blinds and More is 5.1% (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 Made in the Shade Blinds and More FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $439K (average: $624K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Made in the Shade Blinds and More is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Made in the Shade Blinds and More's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 50 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Made in the Shade Blinds and More's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Made in the Shade Blinds and More provides 58 hours of initial training over approximately 1 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.

Made in the Shade Blinds and More 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.