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Budget Blinds Honors “Rookie of the Year” at the National Convention
Budget Blinds® is the largest retailer of window coverings in North America, and it’s certainly not by chance. The Budget Blinds franchise system is designed for success for every franchise owner that follows the proven business model. Charles and DeAnn Strickland, franchise owners of Budget Blinds serving La Vernia, Texas, know this to be true. […]
July 16th, 2016 | HFC news, updates and announcements
Budget Blinds Launches Exclusive Inspired Shades™ Collection
(ORANGE, CA. April, 2016) — With windows becoming more of a focal point in the room, Budget Blinds launched Inspired Shades, its designer collection of two, original product lines: roller shades and natural woven shades. The collection features never-seen-before designs and patterns that are on-trend, versatile, modern and vibrant, built with optional child-safe operating systems […]
May 6th, 2016 | HFC news, updates and announcements
The Optimum Age to Buy a Franchise and Start Your Own Business
If you’re looking for a number…sorry! The optimum age to buy a franchise or start your own business is when you’re ready, and that involves factors that far outweigh a chronological age. Focusing on age is limiting and deceptive. We hear popular generational labels that categorize people by age or era and those labels assign […]
October 15th, 2015 | Franchising 101
Budget Blinds Introduces Next Generation Motorized Shades
Orange, Calif. (August 20, 2015) – Budget Blinds®, the largest window coverings franchise in North America with over 1,000 territories, announced today that it will now feature Virtual Cord motorized shades through their Signature Series® private label program, with Springs Window Fashions as the exclusive manufacturer. Budget Blinds is now offering the Virtual Cord technology through their cellular honeycomb […]
August 21st, 2015 | HFC news, updates and announcements
A Vigorous National Advertising Fund (NAF) is Foundational for Franchise Success
One of the biggest advantages of owning a franchise business is that you’re not out there alone in the big, wide advertising world. Your business rests securely on a national advertising presence managed by the franchisor and collectively financed by Corporate and all your fellow franchise business owners, sharing the costs and reaping reward. Home […]
July 8th, 2015 | HFC news, updates and announcements
Budget Blinds Former President Chad Hallock on CBS’s Hit Series “Undercover Boss”
ORANGE, CA – Each week, “Undercover Boss,” CBS’s popular reality series, follows a different executive as they leave the comfort of their corner office to examine the inner workings of their company in a roll-up-your-sleeves environment. Chad Hallock, Former CEO of Budget Blinds, steps up to the plate! The episode – originally aired on April […]
May 7th, 2015 | HFC news, updates and announcements
Welcoming Women Military Veterans as Franchise Business Owners
Did you know… There are approximately two million American women veterans Women make up 15% of today’s service members, spanning all ranks and branches of the U.S. military Did you also know that military veterans make excellent franchise business owners? That’s men and women–entrepreneurship knows no gender boundaries! Take it from Rosie Franchise business ownership […]
May 5th, 2015 | HFC news, updates and announcements
HFC Acquires All American Decorative Concrete, Expands Franchise Offerings in 2015
ORANGE, CA — Home Franchise Concepts (HFC), a leader in the home services franchise industry and parent company of Budget Blinds® and The Tailored Closet®, has expanded its family of brands by acquiring All American Decorative Concrete (AADC). The agreement, which was finalized in late December, 2014, further solidifies HFC’s commitment to providing consumers across the […]
March 17th, 2015 | HFC news, updates and announcements
Ranking Among the Top 200 Best Franchises in Franchise TImes
ORANGE, CA (Oct. 31, 2014) — Home Franchise Concepts (HFC), parent company of Budget Blinds®, is proud to announce that Budget Blinds was featured on the Franchise Times annual Top 200 list of top franchise brands. This is the third year that Budget Blinds has been recognized. In 2014 Budget Blinds landed at No. 188 on […]
November 5th, 2014 | HFC news, updates and announcements
Co-Founder Dave Lewis Gives Back to the Community
In the spirit of giving this holiday season, HFC – parent company of Budget Blinds and The Tailored Closet – would like to spotlight co-founder and Chief Information Officer Dave Lewis and his efforts to give back to the community! Dave has always believed in giving back to those in need. He is very involved with […]
December 12th, 2013 | HFC news, updates and announcements
