Head-to-head comparison
Budget Blinds vs Gatsby Glass Franchise Opportunities
Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.
| Disclosure |  Budget Blinds |  Gatsby Glass |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $100,500 – $211,250 Total Estimated Investment for Single Territory 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 23 | $201,383 – $258,968 Total 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 20 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $60,000 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 15 | $59,500 The fee is non-refundable and fully earned upon execution of the Franchise Agreement. 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 7 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | Greater of 3.5% of Gross Revenue or monthly minimum Royalty - Tier 1 Minimum 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 16 | 3%–5% or $500/mo min Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 12 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 1,355 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 51 | 137 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 83 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +57 Calculated: 2023–2025 | +128 Calculated: 2023–2025 |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record $522,826 median Sales - One Territory · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 49 | Franchised (17 franchisees) — revenue and other measures $2,222,050 other Gross Sales per Group · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 81 Franchised (17 franchisees) — revenue $144,616 other Lowest Gross Sales in Group · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 81 Franchised (17 locations) — revenue and other measures $3,230,810 other Highest Gross Sales in Group · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 81 |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change is a Franopolis calculation from the disclosed counts.