Budget Blinds History
Budget Blinds, the leading custom window coverings franchise in North America, opened for business in 1992 in Orange County, California. During those early days, the five founding partners endeavored to make the business work in the face of a county- wide recession1. Today, Budget Blinds boasts nearly 1,000 franchised territories serving over 4,000 cities throughout the United States and Canada and an Alliance of over 30 Vendors that provide quality products to Budget Blinds Franchises.
The Service Model Is The Difference
For most homeowners in 1992, finding window treatments meant taking measurements, trekking to the local brick-and-mortar department store and hoping that the product would fit or be the right color. Budget Blinds was different from the start by offering the consumer:
- Convenient at-home service
- Free consultations and estimates
- Measuring
- Professional installation
- Knowledgeable consultants
- Quality, name-brand window treatments
This service resonated with consumers; word spread, and the business flourished.
The First Franchise
Once others saw that the business model worked, they were eager to join the five partners. Rather than open satellite offices, the founders chose to franchise their business starting in 1994. The first franchisees are also based in Orange County, CA, and some of these early franchisees are still with the company.
Home Franchise Concepts, Inc.
In June, 2006, the five founders formed Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) to serve as a parent company for Budget Blinds, Inc., and future home improvement franchise concepts the company would add.
HFC allows the company to recreate the success enjoyed by Budget Blinds and to take advantage of the synergies that exist among various home improvement concepts.
The first sister company to Budget Blinds is Closet Tailors, a custom space design and organization franchise that specializes in closets, pantries, garages, mudrooms, laundry rooms, home offices and more.
Now that you know our Mission and Vision, let us help you find the path to make your vision a reality! Plan your escape from the daily grind and position yourself for the future! Request more information about the Budget Blinds Opportunity today!