AmeriSpec vs Budget Blinds
Two franchise systems, side by side. For a software vendor, they are not the same opportunity.
More open target
Budget Blinds
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Budget Blinds is adding units faster (-0.805% vs -26.619% YoY), the stronger timing signal. Budget Blinds carries the lighter royalty load (3.5% vs 7.0%), leaving operators more room for software spend. Verdict: Budget Blinds is the stronger software-sales opportunity on today's filing data.
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AmeriSpec
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Budget Blinds
Total units
102
1,355
Franchised units
102
1,355
Unit growth YoY
-26.619%
-0.805%
Average unit revenue (AUV)
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$775K
Royalty
7%
3.5%
Ad fund
3%
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Initial franchise fee
$40K
$20K
Investment range (low)
$76K
$101K
Investment range (high)
$93K
$211K
Procurement model
Approved supplier
Franchisor controlled
FDD fiscal year
2025
2026
Filing freshness
DUE
CURRENT
Common questions
AmeriSpec vs Budget Blinds, answered
AmeriSpec has 102 total units and Budget Blinds has 1,355, so Budget Blinds is the larger system.
AmeriSpec grew units -26.619% year over year vs -0.805% for Budget Blinds, so Budget Blinds is growing faster.
AmeriSpec charges a 7% royalty and Budget Blinds charges 3.5%, so Budget Blinds has the lower royalty.
AmeriSpec's initial franchise fee is $40K and Budget Blinds's is $20K, so Budget Blinds has the lower fee.
AmeriSpec's initial investment runs $76K–$93K and Budget Blinds's runs $101K–$211K, so Budget Blinds requires the larger investment.
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