Hey Empire Builders,

Welcome to this week’s Franchise Empire Newsletter, where we share specific franchise opportunities that we think are interesting, and examples of everyday folks building their empires.

Today, in 5 minutes or less:

✔ Unique Franchise with Average Sales of $8.9Million*

✔ Resale in Southeast, Florida with $2.1Million** in Sales

✔ “The Franchise That Brought Three Founders Together”

✔ How Franchising Works (Subway Example)

*Numbers according to their FDD released on April 29, 2025 Table No 1
**Sales are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the franchisor. You should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.

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Franchise resales possess many benefits for aspiring business owners – established cash flow, experienced employees, systems in place, and brand awareness to name a few. 

This week, our featured resale comes from one of the more well-established brands in the industry: Budget Blinds. Budget Blinds, established in 1996, boasts more than 1,200 franchise units throughout the United States. They are industry leaders in providing high quality window coverings to consumers in a convenient way and at prices that fit almost every budget.

South East, FL

• Asking price of $700k

• Annual Sales: $2.1M
• Cash Flow : Request Information
• Provide both residential and commercial window treatments

Other Strong Budget Blind & Home Franchise Concepts Resales Available in:

• Central Florida

• West, Washington State

• Southwest, North Carolina and other areas in NC

• Calgary,AB Canada

• New York

• Maine

• Arizona

• And more! Ask us

• Solid Resale – This is a rare opportunity that doesn’t typically hit the open market, and often gets scooped up by neighboring franchisees.

• Empire Building – With such an established franchise system, once you get in, you’ll likely be able to buy nearby territories as owners look to retire, allowing you to build an empire through acquisitions. 

• Well Known Brand Name – The National Advertising is the primary driver of new business. Last year alone, Budget Blinds spent nearly $10M on internet, radio and TV advertising to generate new business for franchise owners driving over 400k inquiries!!

• Home Franchise Concepts – Family of other like-minded business owners to rely on, provide referrals to/from, and have a way to scale your empire by adding on a complementary business.

Client Spotlight: Building a Business—and a Legacy—Together

Peter and his lifelong friends weren’t just looking for another business venture—they wanted something they could build together, something meaningful. As seasoned entrepreneurs from Long Island with successful ventures under their belts, they knew what to look for: a simple, scalable model with strong support behind it.

After exploring several home service brands, Pinks stood out. The model was straightforward, the ramp-up time was fast, and—most importantly—the team behind Resi Brands made a lasting impression. Their transparent approach and hands-on support gave Peter and his partners the confidence they needed to move forward.

Now, with launch day around the corner, this tight-knit trio is ready to bring Pinks to their local community and start the next chapter—together.

Congrats Peter and team!

City Wide offers commercial janitorial services, carpet cleaning, window washing, and maintenance services for commercial and retail buildings. As the owner, you’ll start your day by reviewing the previous day’s performance and preparing for your morning meetings with your staff. As you lead your team, you’ll be responsible for managing inventory, analyzing data, and problem-solving to ensure that each client’s facilities are running smoothly.

• Started in 1961 in Kansas City

• Been operating franchises since 2001

• No parent companies or predecessors

• Corporate Owned Territories: 0

• Franchise Units: 98
• Franchise Fee: $70,000
• Royalty: 5%
• National Marketing Fee: 1%
• Total Investment Range: $226,784 – $393,084
• Term: 10 years
  **Numbers according to their FDD released on April 29, 2025.

• Ideal for those with B2B sales, operations, or management experience.

• Industry experience not required.

• Comfortable managing teams and vendor relationships.

• Focused on strategy and delegation, not day-to-day service work.

• Skilled at building and maintaining client relationships.

• Values trust, communication, and long-term partnerships.

• Follows proven systems to scale the business efficiently.

• Organized and operationally minded.

• ~$150K liquidity and ~$500K net worth.

• Prepared to invest in a territory and support initial ramp-up costs.

• Committed to building a scalable, recurring-revenue business.

• Seeks long-term equity, not just short-term income.

*Below table taken from the City Wide 2025 Item 19 (Table No. 1), Franchise Disclosure Document released on April 29, 2025.

Introduction to Table No. 1

The figures below in Table No. 1 represent the average Gross Sales (“Average Gross Sales”) generated by the sale of CITY WIDE services made by the franchisees that satisfied the Average Gross Sales Reporting Criteria (defined below) during the twelve month periods ending December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2024.

TABLE NO. 1

AVERAGE GROSS SALES FOR 2023 AND 2024

Notes to Table No. 1: 

(1) $8,938,134 As of December 31, 2023, CITY WIDE had 98 CITY WIDE franchisees operating in the CITY WIDE System. Of the total number of CITY WIDE franchisees operating, 85 CITY WIDE franchisees met all of the following criteria (“Average 2023 Gross Sales Reporting Criteria”): each CITY WIDE franchise was operated under a standard Franchise Agreement, had been open and operating for at least one full 12 month period by December 31, 2023 (“Average 2023 Gross Sales Reporting Period”), had submitted required Royalty Fee reports, and had operated continuously during the period between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023. The results of the remaining 14 CITY WIDE franchisee did not satisfy one or more of the Average 2023 Gross Sales Reporting Criteria. All CITY WIDE franchisees that satisfied the Average 2023 Gross Sales Reporting Criteria are included in this table. 

(2) As of December 31, 2024, CITY WIDE had 99 CITY WIDE franchisees operating in the CITY WIDE System. Of the total number of CITY WIDE franchisees operating, 93 CITY WIDE franchisees met all of the following criteria (“Average 2024 Gross Sales Reporting Criteria”): each CITY WIDE franchise was operated under a standard Franchise Agreement, had been open and operating for at least one full 12 month period by December 31, 2024 (“Average 2024 Gross Sales Reporting Period”), had submitted required Royalty Fee reports, and had operated continuously during the period between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024. The results of the remaining six CITY WIDE franchisees did not satisfy one or more of the Average 2024 Gross Sales Reporting Criteria. All CITY WIDE franchisees that satisfied the Average 2024 Gross Sales Reporting Criteria are included in this table. 

Benefits for the Franchisee:

• Proven Business Model – City Wide has been successful for over 60 years in the industry. This gives franchisees the confidence to invest in a brand that has a proven track record and long standing history.

• Strong Support System – You’ll have a strong support system, including training, marketing, and ongoing support.
  

• Multiple Revenue Streams – With more than 20 different services to open doors and generate income from, City Wide is the ultimate flywheel business.

• National Accounts – Most markets in the US have existing national accounts that are being run by corporate if there is no franchise in that market. They are immediately awarded to any new franchisee who takes over these markets.

• Extremely High Gross Sales – The majority of franchisees are lucky to get to over 1 million in gross sales but not for City Wide franchisees. The average revenue is $8.9 Million*
  *Taken from the City Wide 2025 Item 19 (Table No. 1), Franchise Disclosure Document released on April 29, 2025.
  

You’ve probably walked into a Subway or Taco Bell and thought, “Who owns this place?” Or maybe you’ve wondered how franchise owners actually make money and how much it really costs to open one.

In this video, I break down how a franchise business actually works using Subway as the example. I’ll show you exactly what franchising is, how the relationship between franchisors and franchisees works, what the real startup costs look like (spoiler: it’s way more than just the franchise fee), and how franchisees make serious income.

If you’re thinking about buying a franchise, this video will give you the blueprint most people never see.

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That’s a wrap for this week’s Franchise Empire newsletter. 

Feel free to reply with any questions, or feedback. I appreciate and value your time and attention.

I’ll see you at the same time next week!

-Tariq and The Franchise Empire Team

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