What Bumble Bee Blinds does

Bumble Bee Blinds is a U.S. franchisor of custom window treatments, operating 67 franchise locations across 25+ states from its Omaha, Nebraska headquarters. The company sells and installs a full portfolio of made-to-measure window coverings — including blinds (faux wood, wood, motorized, vinyl, vertical), shades (roller, cellular, roman, natural woven, banded, sheer, motorized, solar), shutters (custom and plantation), drapes and curtains, sliding-door treatments, skylight and specialty-shape solutions, outdoor shades, and commercial window coverings — sourced through supplier relationships with manufacturers such as Alta Window Fashions, Graber, Horizons, LuxeHive, Hunter Douglas, Norman Smart Motors, Universal Screens, and ISR. Motorized products integrate with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, and a Visualizer Tool enables digital previews before purchase.

Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time product sale and professional installation by franchisees (the dominant end-customer revenue layer), franchise fees and ongoing royalties from franchisees (the corporate franchisor revenue layer), post-installation repair and maintenance services, and partner referral revenue from home builders and real estate agents. The go-to-market is consultative in-home selling: design consultants travel to customer homes with samples, take precise measurements, and provide no-obligation quotes, supported by flexible consumer financing through OperandiFi. The franchise network is operated inside the HorsePower Brands multi-brand portfolio (alongside iFOAM, Gatsby Glass, Heroes Lawn Care, Blingle, Stand Strong Fencing, Groovy Hues, Mighty Dog Roofing, and Varsity Zone), with ZeeMarketing as the dedicated franchise marketing partner and Luke Schwartz serving as Brand President. The company was founded by Stephen Vest and Eric Hoffman.

Name

Bumble Bee Blinds

Legal name

Bumble Bee Blinds

Website

https://bumblebeeblinds.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Window Treatments

NAICS

Window Treatment Retailers (449122), All Other Home Furnishings Retailers (449129)

SIC

Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorized & Smart Window Treatments Retail (Automated, App-Controlled) (CRAIAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Window Shades Retail (Roller, Roman, Cellular/Honeycomb, Solar) (CRAIAKAB), Outdoor Window Shades & Awnings Retail (Exterior Shades, Retractable Awnings) (CRAIAKAH), Shutters Retail (Plantation, Interior/Exterior) (CRAIAKAE), Custom Window Blinds Retail (Wood, Faux Wood, Aluminum, Vertical) (CRAIAKAA), Curtain, Blind & Shade Installation/Repair (HSAGAAAG)

Keywords

• Custom window treatments
• Window blinds installation
• Plantation shutters shades
• Motorized window coverings
• Franchise home services

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. Product Sales and Installation: One-time sale and professional installation of custom window treatments including blinds, shades, shutters, drapes, and commercial coverings. Revenue is generated per project with no recurring component from individual customers.
2. Franchise Fees and Royalties: Revenue generated from franchisees through initial franchise fees and ongoing royalties. Minimum financial requirements: $300k net worth and $75k liquidity. Franchise partners receive comprehensive training, marketing support through ZeeMarketing, and HorsePower Brands network support.
3. Repair and Maintenance Services: Post-installation repair and maintenance services for window treatments, including their own products and other brands
4. Partner Referral Revenue (Home Builders and Real Estate Agents): Revenue through partnerships with home builders and real estate agents who refer clients for window treatment installations in new builds and staged properties

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bumble Bee Blinds sells custom window treatments—including blinds, shades, shutters, drapes, outdoor shades, sliding door treatments, skylights/specialty shapes, commercial coverings, and motorized/smart-home-integrated products—directly to homeowners and commercial customers through 67 franchise locations. Each sale is paired with free in-home design consultation, custom measurement, professional installation, warranty coverage, and access to flexible financing through OperandiFi.

Product overview

Bumble Bee Blinds is a custom window treatments company offering a comprehensive portfolio of window coverings for homes and businesses. The product lineup includes nine core product categories: Blinds (with sub-products including Faux Wood, Wood, Motorized, Vinyl, and Vertical Blinds), Commercial Window Coverings, Drapes/Curtains/Hardware, Motorized Window Treatments, Outdoor Shades, Shades (with sub-products including Roller, Cellular, Roman, Natural Woven, Banded, Sheer, Motorized, and Solar Roller Shades), Shutters (Custom and Plantation), Sliding Door Treatments (Sliding Panels, Vertical Cellular Shades, Vertical Blinds), and Skylights/Sidelights/Specialty Shapes. The company provides complementary services including professional installation, free design consultations, flexible financing through OperandiFi, and a visualizer tool for digital previews. The business operates on a franchise model with over 67 locations across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blinds Custom window blinds offering function, design, and everyday value. Variants include wood, faux wood, vinyl, aluminum, vertical, and motorized options for light control and privacy.
• Shades Custom window shades in styles including roller, cellular, roman, natural woven, banded, sheer, motorized, and solar roller options. Provides light control, privacy, insulation, and energy efficiency.
• Shutters Custom window shutters in styles including custom, plantation, wood, composite, and vinyl options. Adds charm, privacy, and energy savings with low-maintenance durability.
• Drapes, Curtains, and Hardware Soft window coverings customized for spaces, including custom drapes, curtain panels, and essential hardware accessories for hanging and securing window treatments.
• Commercial Window Coverings Professional window coverings for businesses including sun screens, patio shades, office blinds, shutters, and motorized treatments. Available in fabric, vinyl, and aluminum materials for commercial spaces.
• Motorized Window Treatments Smart window coverings controlled via remote, smartphone app, or voice command. Provides enhanced child/pet safety, energy efficiency, and modern aesthetics with smart home integration and programmable scheduling.
• Outdoor Shades Weather-resistant window coverings for patios, decks, and porches made from polyester blend, PVC-coated mesh, and acrylic materials. Provides UV protection and temperature control.
• Sliding Door Treatments Specialized window treatments for sliding glass doors providing privacy and light control without impeding door function. Includes sliding panels, vertical cellular shades, and vertical blinds.
• Skylights, Sidelights & Specialty Shapes Custom window coverings for skylights, sidelights, and uniquely shaped windows including angles, arches, hexagons, and circles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67 franchise locations serving customers across 25+ U.S. states

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HorsePower BrandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorsePower Brands provides the franchise support infrastructure for Bumble Bee Blinds, offering decades of franchising experience, business growth strategies, and operational best practices. Franchise partners receive access to exclusive business growth strategies, a customized KPI dashboard, and hassle-free digital sales processes through this partnership.
• ZeeMarketingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerZeeMarketing is the dedicated marketing agency partner for Bumble Bee Blinds franchisees, providing in-house creative and strategy teams along with agency services for digital marketing, advertising, and campaign creation. This partnership enables franchisees to leverage professional marketing expertise for local lead generation.
• OperandiFicoreTechnology or IntegrationOperandiFi is the financing partner providing flexible payment plans for Bumble Bee Blinds customers. The integration enables on-the-spot financing options during the design consultation, making custom window treatments more accessible to customers with various budget requirements.
• Family of Brands (iFOAM, Gatsby Glass, Heroes Lawn Care, Blingle, Stand Strong Fencing, Groovy Hues, Mighty Dog Roofing, Varsity Zone)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBumble Bee Blinds is part of a family of brands under common ownership including insulation, glass, lawn care, lighting, fencing, painting, roofing, and sports training brands, allowing for cross-promotion and shared customer base within the HorsePower Brands ecosystem.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Budget Blinds: The largest U.S. franchise window-treatment brand with a virtually identical in-home-consultation, custom-measure, professional-installation model. Most direct comparable to Bumble Bee Blinds by channel, product breadth, and franchise go-to-market.
• 3 Day Blinds: U.S. custom window-treatment company selling blinds, shades, shutters, and drapery with in-home design consultations and professional installation. Closely mirrors Bumble Bee Blinds' value proposition of fast, custom, consultatively-sold treatments.
• The Shade Store: Multi-channel U.S. retailer of custom window treatments (blinds, shades, shutters, drapery) sold through showrooms plus design-trade and direct-to-consumer channels. Comparable custom-measure, install-supported offering targeting residential and commercial customers.
• Blinds To Go: Vertically integrated U.S./Canadian retailer specializing in made-to-measure blinds, shades, and drapes with company-owned showrooms and in-home consultation. Comparable assortment and consultative selling motion to Bumble Bee Blinds.
• Window Works: U.S. franchise network of custom window-treatment showrooms offering blinds, shades, shutters, and drapes with in-home consultations. Direct franchise competitor with overlapping product portfolio and GTM motion.
• Gotcha Covered: U.S. and Canadian franchise window-treatment retailer offering custom blinds, shades, shutters, and drapes with free in-home consultations. Closely overlapping business model, product set, and target customer as Bumble Bee Blinds.

Broad incumbents

• Hunter Douglas: Largest U.S. window-covering manufacturer and a key supplier to Bumble Bee Blinds and its franchise competitors. Operates a national dealer network selling premium blinds, shades, and motorized treatments, overlapping with Bumble Bee Blinds at the product level.
• Springs Window Fashions: Major U.S. manufacturer of blinds, shades, and specialty window treatments under brands including Graber (a Bumble Bee Blinds supplier), Bali, and SWFcontract. Competes as the upstream brand owner whose products are installed by Bumble Bee Blinds and similar franchise networks.

Others

• Lutron: Leading manufacturer of motorized shade systems (Serena, Triathlon, Sivoia) and smart-home controls integrated via Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. An enabling technology supplier whose products are increasingly used in Bumble Bee Blinds smart-motorized installs.

Emerging players

• Stoneside: U.S. custom window-treatment installer offering in-home consultations, smart-motorized shades, and professional installation for residential and commercial customers. Comparable consultative and tech-enabled installer model to Bumble Bee Blinds but operating without a franchise footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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