Bloomin' Blinds Franchise Review 2025: Ratings & Verdict

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Bloomin' Blinds fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale home services concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$129K - $246K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$50K

Royalty (Item 6)

6% + 2% ad

Item 19 median rev

$400k population not disclosed in this filing

System size (Item 20)

141 +44

Agreement term

7 yrs

Years in business

25+ yrs

Company-owned units

4

Item 3 litigation

None disclosed

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Buyer qualifications

✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation

Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$400,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (6%)

Ad fund (2%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

145

Total units open

44

Units opened last year

12

Units closed last year

27

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.

5

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Bloomin' Blinds ranks against 254 Home Services peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

50th pct · of 254 peers

Franchise fee

40th pct · of 254 peers

System size

73rd pct · of 254 peers

Home Services industry averages

Avg investment

$156K - $287K

Avg franchise fee

$52K

Avg system size

150

Franchises analyzed

254

How Bloomin' Blinds stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Bloomin' Blinds Disclosed $50K $129K - $246K 6% 141
Dryer Vent SuperheroesSimilar price Disclosed $49K $87K - $246K 4–6% 54
BranchesBiggest system Disclosed $68K $80K - $114K 6% 8,086
CBDTop-rated in category Disclosed $20K $154K - $511K 7.25% 84

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Bloomin' Blinds franchise cost?

Bloomin' Blinds requires a $49,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $129,100–$245,500, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Bloomin' Blinds?

Bloomin' Blinds is franchised by Bloomin Blinds Franchise Corp., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.

Does Bloomin' Blinds disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Bloomin' Blinds discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $400,282. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Bloomin' Blinds charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Bloomin' Blinds locations are there?

As of their 2025 FDD, Bloomin' Blinds has 141 total locations, with 44 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Bloomin' Blinds grant exclusive territory?

Yes. Bloomin' Blinds grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Bloomin' Blinds discloses an initial agreement term of 7 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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