Frequently Asked Questions

The term is set for 5 years. You do have the right to renew the Agreement without a further fee for an additional period of 5 years, subject to your Franchise having been operated in a satisfactory manner and in accordance with the other conditions as set out in the Franchise Agreement.

Yes, subject to certain conditions. We do stipulate that any purchaser must be approved by ourselves.

Usually, yes. However, this is dependent upon your individual circumstances. All of the major banks have a Franchise Department and are used to dealing with potential Franchisees.

We are seeking Franchisees for locations throughout the United Kingdom. You will be asked to carry out an evaluation of your proposed territory as part of our application process. The Franchisor retains the final decision on territory.

Yes. We will not allow another British Blinds operation to be opened within a given territory or to promote itself in another Franchisee’s specified area. Your exact territory will be specified in your Franchise Agreement.

You may market your service in an adjacent territory with the Franchisor’s permission, if the territory has not been allocated to another Franchisee. However, when the territory is subsequently allocated you must cease to promote your service within that territory.

Consider the opportunity of owning and managing a British Blinds business in your chosen area. Discuss the business opportunity with your advisors (for example, your accountant and lawyer).

The initial Franchise Fee is £4,995 (net of VAT). Once you have considered the business and wish to purchase a Franchise, you will be required to pay a £500 (plus VAT) Intent to Proceed Deposit. The £4,495 (plus VAT) balance is payable when you sign the Franchise Agreement.

We have assumed that you will have an area at home from which you can administer your business and that you have existing telephone line and email provision already in place. Vehicle livery can vary and most franchisees are happy to find a local supplier to undertake this at minimal cost.

This fee covers the cost of:

• a franchisee training programme lasting 3 days, including both business and technical training.
• access to a fully centralised marketing programme which has been designed to assist your local marketing, advertising and promotion in your first year. Your Franchise Manager will also spend up to 4 days in your territory during the first three months of the operation. You will also receive a complete operational review after 3 months of trading and a continuing package of business and technical support and training.
• an Operations Manual, on loan.
• a local presence on the British Blinds website.
• Perfect Fit accreditation.
• an initial supply of business stationery.
• a licence to operate a British Blinds Franchise.

The curriculum covers all aspects of the business.The training programme provides the necessary technical training and administrative knowledge to run a local British Blinds operation. Afterwards, ongoing training and support will be available to offer ’hands-on’ advice as you and your business progress.

Your earnings are largely dependent on your own efforts and tenacity. However, projections are provided within the Financial Statements as a guide, based upon our assessment of the market opportunity. You must draw up your own business plan, specific to your chosen area.