Established in 2022, Bumble Bee Blinds has swiftly emerged as a prominent player in the custom window treatment industry. Founded in Omaha, Nebraska, the company is dedicated to providing high-quality, tailor-made window coverings, including blinds, shades, shutters, and draperies, for both residential and commercial clients.
Partnering with HorsePower Brands, Bumble Bee Blinds offers world-class products and comprehensive support to its franchisees. Bumble Bee Blinds began franchising in 2022, offering entrepreneurs a scalable and sustainable business model engineered for growth.
What sets Bumble Bee Blinds apart from competitors is its commitment to superior customer acquisition and support. Franchisees have access to a dedicated marketing agency and can leverage local influencers to generate buzz about their business.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Bumble Bee Blinds provides the following types of training programs for franchisees:
Bumble Bee Blinds provides its franchisees with a designated "Protected Territory," within which the franchisor agrees not to license or establish another franchise utilizing the same brand and system.
This exclusivity is maintained as long as the franchisee adheres to the terms of the franchise agreement. However, the franchise agreement specifies that operations outside the protected area require prior written approval from the franchisor.
While the franchisee has rights within their Protected Territory, the franchisor retains the ability to conduct certain activities, such as selling products or offering services through other channels within the territory.
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