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How Much Does a Bloomin’ Blinds Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Bloomin’ Blinds franchise costs between $115,700 and $212,100 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $49,500.

$115,700

Minimum Investment

$212,100

Maximum Investment

$49,500

Franchise Fee

Bloomin’ Blinds Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $49,500

Fee Range $1,000 – $144,344

Bloomin’ Blinds Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Bloomin’ Blinds franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $49,500 – $0

Initial franchise fee Cashier's check or electronic payment · Upon signing the franchise agreement $49,500 – $0

Real Estate $0

Rent, Utilities, and Leasehold Improvements $0

Equipment & Assets $700 – $0

Vehicle Check · Upon purchase $700 – $0

Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Check, debit, and/or credit $0

Inventory $0

Training $700 – $0

Travel and meals for initial training Cash, debit or credit $700 – $0

Working Capital & Reserves $20,000 – $0

Additional funds (for first 3 months) Varies · Varies $20,000 – $0

Other Costs $44,800 – $212,100

Start-Up Fee Cashier's check or electronic payment · Upon singing the franchise agreement $30,000 – $0

Market Introduction Program Check, debit, and/or credit · As incurred or when billed $12,000 – $0

Consumer Financing Subscription Check, debit, and/or credit $1,600 – $0

Office Expenses Check, debit, and/or credit $500 – $0

Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) Check, debit, and/or credit · As incurred or when billed $400 – $0

Insurance Check · Upon ordering $300 – $0

Licenses and Permits Check · Upon application $0

Total Estimated Investment $115,700 – $212,100

How Does Bloomin’ Blinds Compare to Other Construction & Home Improvement Franchises?

Bloomin’ Blinds's minimum investment of $115,700 is near the Construction & Home Improvement industry median. The median minimum investment for Construction & Home Improvement franchises is $124,250.

$115,700

Bloomin’ Blinds Min

$124,250

Construction & Home Improvement Median Min

$212,100

Bloomin’ Blinds Max

$213,150

Construction & Home Improvement Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Bloomin’ Blinds?

The total startup cost for a Bloomin’ Blinds franchise ranges from $115,700 to $212,100, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $44,800 to $212,100.

How much is the Bloomin’ Blinds franchise fee?

The Bloomin’ Blinds franchise fee is $49,500, with a range of $1,000 to $144,344 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Bloomin’ Blinds a good investment?

Bloomin’ Blinds requires a total franchise investment of $115,700 to $212,100 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 71/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Bloomin’ Blinds franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Bloomin’ Blinds franchise owner make?

Bloomin’ Blinds franchise locations report median gross sales of $400,282 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Bloomin’ Blinds franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.