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Updated RecentlyBloomin' Blinds vs AirMD Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bloomin' Blinds vs AirMD including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $53,495 - $117,425 | $53,750 - $75,750 |
| Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $45,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 3%-6% | to 4% |
| Advertising Fee | 2% | $250/mo. |
| Year Founded | 2001 | 2007 |
| Year Franchised | 2014 | 2018 |
| Term Of Agreement | - | - |
| Term Of Agreement | - | - |
| Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | Yes/- | Yes/Yes |
| Start-up Costs | Yes/- | -/Yes |
| Equipment | Yes/- | -/Yes |
| Inventory | Yes/- | -/- |
| Receivables | -/- | -/- |
| Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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| Training | *2-3 weeks at the Carrollton, TX office *Detailed instruction on blind repair, sales, installation *Software and business development *Follow up at your location Classroom Training: 99 hours Additional Training: Via webinar, conference calls, tradeshows | On-The-Job Training: 45 hours Classroom Training: 54 hours |
| Support | *Personal support thru phone, web, email, video chat and webinar *Onsite visits thru the first two years in business *Franchise web portal with training and resources *Management and leverage with vendors *Scheduling and CRM software *Monthly calls to recap the month and help where we can *Leadership: Who Am I Working With Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software |
| Marketing | *Access to all marketing materials *Website developed for your specific city, optimized for powerful search results *Evaluation of marketing programs you are considering *Graphics and art development Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
| Operations | - | Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 2 |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
| Canada Expansion | Yes | - |
| International Expansion | - | - |
Company Overviews
About Bloomin' Blinds
Bloomin' Blinds is a home based business that is built for on-site service and fully contained within the body of a work van. Offering window covering sales and service, Bloomin' Blinds is able to jump into any market and gain market share quickly.Bloomin' Blinds is unique to its competition in the fact that we offer blind repair, and sales. The focus on blind repair makes it easier for Bloomin' Blinds to collect customers, win bids and generate repeat appointments. Blind repair is easy to learn and most blinds are generic. Since blind repair parts are not available at traditional hardware stores, home owners are happy to pay Bloomin' Blinds to fix a blind rather than buy a new one. Blind repair is easily the most profitable aspect of the Bloomin' Blinds model, profit margins are honestly in the 1000's.Bloomin' Blinds sells blinds too. We have found that clients are drawn to a company that can offer sales and repair. We continually hear that a homeowner would prefer an "all in one" company in the event something did happen and repairs were required. Bloomin' Blinds is able to win bids with an 83% closure rate. We have wholesale deals in place so that our franchisees will purchase their goods at prices reserved for only the largest of companies, from day one.
A well-run Bloomin' Blinds location will grow with a "snowball" effect. Most franchise owners will likely need a staff of 1-3 within five years. We are seeking charismatic franchise owners across the country who have a love of people and an eye for detail. With these simple traits, you can make a lot of money as a Bloomin' Blinds franchise owner.
Veteran Incentives
- $2,500 off franchise fee
About AirMD
The AirMD Franchise, is an environmental company specializing in indoor air quality testing and building assessments.
Our franchise is based on its affiliate company, AirMD Inc. which began operations in Boca Raton, Florida during 2008 and now is selling franchise licenses in all 50 states.
After nearly ten years in the environmental industry AirMD identified the need for a national indoor environmental testing company like AirMD which did not exist. AirMD provides an "end to end solution” all the back end operations are provided to our franchisees by us, and as a franchisee, you will benefit from our existing AirMD internal operations such as accounts receivable, third party laboratory, technical report writing, insurance claim processing, national call center, national accounts. The franchisee will be required to pass and hold state licensure for their state in mold, lead and asbestos and a Certified Indoor Environmental certification can be taken online for each franchisee.