How much does a Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $78,000–$107,700, including a $67,500 initial franchise fee.

Is a Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Made in the Shade Blinds and More scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 4% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchise

Service Franchise - Window Coverings/Blinds · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$78,000–$107,700

Total fees

4% of sales

Outlets

131

Closure signals

5 ceased, 2 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Made in the Shade Blinds and More worth it? How it compares to 64 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	4% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $78,000	cheaper than most (median $119,850)
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	3.8% of outlets	worse than 61% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Survey of 69 franchisees (65% response rate). Average revenue $730,016; median $496,655. Only 33% met/exceeded average revenue. Wide variance: low $40,000, high $3.07M.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2025: 2 terminations, 3 ceased operations, 2 non-renewals out of 131 outlets.

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Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $78,000–$107,700, including a $67,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchise owners make?: Survey of 69 franchisees (65% response rate). Average revenue $730,016; median $496,655. Only 33% met/exceeded average revenue. Wide variance: low $40,000, high $3.07M. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchise failure rate?: 2025: 2 terminations, 3 ceased operations, 2 non-renewals out of 131 outlets.
Is a Made in the Shade Blinds and More franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Made in the Shade Blinds and More scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 4% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36418-202604-09 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Made in the Shade Blinds and More or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.