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Just a few short months ago, Juan and Male Albuixech were working and living halfway around the world in their hometown of Buenos Aires, Argentina. For years, the couple had dreamed of owning a business of their own and moving their family to the United States.

“There were many reasons why we wanted to move to the U.S., but COVID definitely accelerated that desire. In January of 2021, we signed the paperwork to open a Bloomin’ Blinds franchise. In March, we were in Dallas for training, and this May, we opened our business. It was a huge life change for us – moving our entire lives to another country – but Bloomin’ Blinds made the workplace change smoother than expected,” explained Juan.

Finding the Right Franchise

The Albuixechs were able to make the life-changing move by following the E-2 Visa process, which is an agreement that exists between the United States and Argentina allowing individuals who make a U.S. business …

Thinking of buying your own franchise? Before you take the dive, make sure to educate yourself about franchise ownership, especially if you’re a first-time franchisee. Don’t know where to start? Bloomin’ Blinds has a few suggestions as to what you should be asking when researching franchise opportunities.

Remember, you want to make sure this opportunity is mutually beneficial to both you and the franchisor – don’t be afraid to ask concrete questions and really get to know the management team and industry you’re researching.

How does the company support its franchisees?

When choosing a franchise, you want to make sure that as a franchisee you will be taken care of and have back-end support from the franchisor. This includes comprehensive training, financial management, branding and marketing support, access to other franchisees in the system and more.

Does this franchise make sense in your community?

Before signing a deal, co…

As a full-service window coverings franchise brand, we offer consumers all types and varieties of products. The general categories we provide are blinds (wood and faux), shades (roller, roman, cellular), plantation shutters (wood and composite) and vertical blinds.

We differ from other window covering franchises in that each Bloomin’ Blinds is a full-service location, including consultation, installation, maintenance and repairs. By doing so, customers love the consistency of our sites and often comment that they feel more comfortable with Bloomin’ Blinds because of our customer satisfaction rate.

Focused On Quality

It’s important to emphasize that at Bloomin' Blinds, we don't choose what to sell to the customer. Instead, the customer comes to us for what they need. Depending on the desired product or need, we educate them on which product will meet their perfect conditions—leading to higher sales and higher customer satisfaction.

To reduce …

Becoming a business owner is no easy task. No matter the industry or business, it’s imperative that one prepares ahead of time to develop specific skill sets to ensure success. While our window coverings franchise is known for offering excellent training and support to our franchisees, there are several things prospective franchisees should know ahead of starting their business.

Bloomin’ Blinds COO Kristopher Stuart has a few key tips that will increase your chances of being successful:

Be Ready to Dive-In Right Away

While being a franchise owner provides you the support of the franchisor, you’re still in charge of growing your own business, and you should be prepared to work hard. Starting a business takes time, energy and effort, especially within the first few years.

When someone invests in a Bloomin’ Blinds franchise, they must be ready to dive in right away. Thanks to the efforts of our digital marketing and comprehensive trai…

Bert McGavock, San Antonio, TX "I wanted a system that I could jump into and use the tools available to succeed. Every time I follow the "recipe" for success the plan works just like Bloomin' Blinds told me it would."Greg Whatley, Choctaw, OK "Anyone looking at this franchise should know that these guys really do care about your success. I love the business and what it can mean to my family but nothing compares to how Bloomin' Blinds cares about our success and being part of our story"Becca Buls, East Dallas, TX "Being a franchise owner is one of the best decisions in my life. I know the founders very well and the support from the top can not be beat."Josh Schroeckenthaler, Milwaukee, WI "Bloomin' Blinds was an easy choice for me, adding blind repair to our business model is a true separator in our area and we are growing really fast."Kyle Shriver, Atlanta, GA "This is my first business and its been a work in progress. Anytime I needed support or guidance, Kelsey has been will…