Budget Blinds Franchise News

#1 Window Coverings Franchise Creates New Division to Meet the Needs of Commercial Clients
Orange, CA (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 - Recognizing the opportunity to provide window coverings to the $1 billion commercial market, Budget Blinds, the nation‘s largest window coverings franchise, has announced the launch of BB Commercial Solutions (BBCS). With over 800 franchises in North America, Budget Blinds has a vendor alliance program and national footprint that is unmatched. These distinct competitive advantages will be incorporated into BBCS operations, placing it in prime position to dominate the fragmented commercial window coverings industry.
Whereas Budget Blinds primarily services homeowners, BBCS will cater to the specific needs of businesses and institutions such as restaurants, hotels, retail stores, hospitals, schools and more...

April 16, 2012 // Franchising.com // ORANGE, Calif. - As winter is edged out by spring many homeowners are eager to refresh their homes while being mindful of their budgets. The good news is homeowners don’t need to break the bank to spruce up the place.
“There are many budget-conscious things homeowners can do to polish the look of their homes for summer,” said Tracy Christman, vice president of Budget Blinds' Vendor Alliance.
Budget Blinds offers these suggestions to brighten your rooms for spring:

While paint color can change the mood of a room, window coverings can change the way light reacts with that color. Cellular shades, plantation shutters, and blinds can also prevent heat gain, which reduces energy use and costs...

ORANGE, CA--(Marketwire - Apr 9, 2012) - The green movement is here. At a time when homeowners everywhere are trying to find ways to conserve energy and save money, the average Canadian home consumes 29-30,000 kWh or 106 gigajoules per year, according to Statistics Canada. To put this in perspective, using a 60-watt light bulb for 1 thousand hours only consumes 60-kilowatt hours of electricity. It would take over 28 months of continuous light bulb use to match the average Canadian home's electricity usage. Canada is pushing for more energy efficient homes, are you doing your part to reduce your carbon footprint?
Refrigeration -- Refrigerators are a huge energy consumer in the home. Some energy saving tips to remember:

Refrigerators with the freezer on top use 10-15% less energy than side by side models...

CBS's Hit Show Featuring Chad Hallock Set to Air April 13 at 8/7c
ORANGE, CA--(Marketwire - Apr 4, 2012) - Each week, Undercover Boss, CBS's popular reality TV show, follows a different executive as they leave the comfort of their corner office to examine the inner workings of their companies in a roll-up-your-sleeves environment. On Friday, April 13 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), Chad Hallock, CEO of Budget Blinds, steps up to the plate! The episode will feature Chad trading in his suit for a Budget Blinds polo shirt as he works hands on in the blind manufacturing process and then goes door to door, taking part in customer consultations and installing blinds.
In 1992, Chad co-founded Budget Blinds with his brother and three close friends with no more than a smile on his face and $5000 in his pocket...

20-year-old Orange, CA-based Budget Blinds is on a mission to raise $20,000 in 20 days for Santa Ana's Blind Children's Learning Center so that it can match it, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000.
ORANGE, Calif. (PRWEB) December 12, 2011 - The folks at Budget Blinds, Inc.are on a holiday mission: to raise $20,000 in 20 days for Santa Ana-based Blind Children’s Learning Center (BCLC)so that the company can match the donation. Donations to Blind Children's Learning Center can be made at Budget Blinds website (http://www.budgetblinds.com), Budget Blinds facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/budgetblinds), or Blind Children's Learning Center blog (http://www.blindchildrenslearningcenter.blogspot.com/)
“This is exciting, isn’t it?” beamed Budget Blinds Chief Operations Officer Todd Jackson...

April 15, 2011 // Franchising.com // ORANGE, Calif. -- As winter is edged out by spring many homeowners are eager to refresh their homes while being mindful of their budgets. The good news is homeowners don't need to break the bank to spruce up the place.

"There are many budget-conscious things homeowners can do to polish the look of their homes for summer," said Tracy Christman, vice president of Budget Blinds' Vendor Alliance.

Budget Blinds offers these suggestions to brighten your rooms for spring: While paint color can change the mood of a room, window coverings can change the way light reacts with that color. Cellular shades, plantation shutters, and blinds can also prevent heat gain, which reduces energy use and costs...

Budget Blinds Looks to Take Advantage of Increase in Renovation Industry, Nearly Double Its North American Presence March 09, 2011 // Franchising.com // ORANGE, Calif. – Home is where the heart – and discretionary spending – is. And with the home improvement products market projected to top $321 billion in 2011, Budget Blinds is anchoring itself as one of the fastest growing home-based businesses and offering a "window of opportunity" for an easy and low-cost business investment.

With nearly 800 territories to date and total volume sales to consumers in 2010 estimated at $235 million, Budget Blinds is looking to nearly double its North American presence. Company plans call for adding 100 new territories in 2011 and growing to a total of 1,500 territories in the next few years...

Budget Blinds Looks to Take Advantage of Increase in Renovation Industry, Nearly Double Its North American Presence March 01, 2011 // Franchising.com // ORANGE, Calif. – Home is where the heart – and discretionary spending – is. And with the home improvement products market projected to top $321 billion in 2011, Budget Blinds is anchoring itself as one of the fastest growing home-based businesses and offering a "window of opportunity" for an easy and low-cost business investment.

With nearly 800 territories to date and total volume sales to consumers in 2010 estimated at $235 million, Budget Blinds is looking to nearly double its North American presence. Company plans call for adding 100 new territories in 2011 and growing to a total of 1,500 territories in the next few years...

Product Donated to Benefit Raises Funds to Provide Meals to Homebound People with Life-threatening Illness November 30, 2010 // Franchising.com // Budget Blinds, North America's largest custom window coverings franchise, has donated over $6,000 in product to be sold at the 2010 Divine Design benefit for Project Angel Food. The benefit will be held December 1-6, 2010 in Beverly Hills, Calif.

All the sales from Divine Design benefits Project Angel Food's mission to provide meals and encouragement to homebound people battling HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. The volunteers of Project Angel Food prepare and deliver over 13,000 meals each week.

"This donation will feed a lot of people," said Alex Boling of Project Angel Food...

June 25, 2010 // Franchising.com // ORANGE, Calif. - Budget Blinds, the nation's leading custom blinds and window covering franchise, is ranked among the friendliest franchise opportunities for U.S. Veterans, according to G.I. Jobs magazine. The list was created to help veterans clearly identify those franchise companies that offered the most incentive to veterans to join.

"Veterans sought a trusted friend to help them decide which franchise to open. The Military-Friendly Franchises list is that trusted friend," said Dan Fazio, Managing Editor for G.I. Jobs magazine.

"We're deeply honored to be listed among the friendliest franchise opportunities for veterans," said Chad Hallock, President and Co-Founder of Budget Blinds, a Home Franchise Concepts brand...

Franchisor's Efforts Recognized by Entrepreneur®, AllBusiness.com and Service Industry Advertising Awards Awards received: Entrepreneur®: Franchise 500 First in Category, Leading Homebased Opportunities and Top Global Franchise; AllBusiness.com: 2010 AllBusiness.com AllStar; SIAA: Innovative and Creative Design in New Media award to Aviatech for Budget Blinds advertising

Orange, CA (PRWEB) February 10, 2010 -- Budget Blinds, the nation's largest window covering franchise, has been recognized for excellence five times within the first two months of the year by Entrepreneur®, AllBusiness.com and Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIAA).

"Being recognized by these three outstanding organizations is a great way to start 2010," said Chad Hallock, CEO and President of Home Franchise Concepts, the parent company of Budget Blinds...

Window Covering Features Enhance Safety, Eliminate Hidden Hazards

ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Every home should provide a safe haven, but hidden dangers lurk in virtually every home. Window treatments are often overlooked as potential hazards. Yet, since 1990, over 200 strangulation deaths have occurred in the United States after young children became entangled in dangling window cords, according to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). This year kathy ireland Home and Budget Blinds are teaming up to provide solutions for families to make window areas safer.

While safety is an everyday consideration for both companies, they are choosing October, which is Window Covering Safety Month, to raise awareness of the potential dangers and encourage homeowners and landlords to take steps to enhance safety...

New Service Provides Turnkey Window Coverings Services to Builders Orange, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Budget Blinds, the leading custom window coverings and home décor franchise company in North America, announced today that it will provide turnkey services to homebuilders through a new program, Budget Blinds® Pro™ Builder.

"In today's challenging environment it is more important than ever for homebuilders to set themselves apart from the competition," said Debbie D'Adamo, vice president of national accounts. "Offering a window covering package to homebuyers as an included item is a great way to differentiate themselves in this competitive market."

Budget Blinds® Pro™ Builder is the only truly national turnkey solution for builders...