Budget BlindsFranchise Cost & FDD Overview

Home Services — Window Coverings Sales & Installation franchise. Founded in 1992. Headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Investment

$100.5K - $211.3K

Franchise Fee

$19.9K

Royalty

3.5%

+ National Monthly payment: Funds drawn on the National Advertising marketing

Total Units

1,366

Irvine, CA Founded 1992Home Services · Window Coverings Sales & Installation

23 notable changes in the 2025 FDD

Fees, unit trends, and item-by-item text changes from 2024 to 2025 are available in the full comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Budget Blinds franchise cost?+
The estimated initial investment for a Budget Blinds franchise ranges from $100.5K - $211.3K. This includes the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital as disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What is the Budget Blinds franchise fee?+
The initial franchise fee for Budget Blinds is $19.9K. This is a one-time payment to the franchisor for the right to operate under the brand.
What are Budget Blinds's ongoing fees?+
Budget Blinds franchisees pay a 3.5% royalty fee on gross sales and a National Monthly payment: Funds drawn on the National Advertising marketing/advertising fee. These are ongoing fees paid regularly to the franchisor.
How many Budget Blinds franchise locations are there?+
As of the latest FDD filing, Budget Blinds has 1,366 total locations across the United States. This figure includes both franchised and company-owned units.
Where can I find Budget Blinds's full FDD?+
FDDs are available directly from the franchisor or through FDD filing services. FranchiseDiff shows extracted comparison data from publicly available FDDs — we do not distribute the documents themselves.

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