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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing vs BUDGET BLINDS

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and BUDGET BLINDS are home services franchises. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing requires an investment of $129K – $270K while BUDGET BLINDS requires $101K – $211K. In terms of revenue, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing reports higher average unit revenue at $894K. Note: Averaged per territory, not per outlet - not comparable with per-outlet figures. On SBA loan performance, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to BUDGET BLINDS (7.9%). FranchiseVerdict rates Benjamin Franklin Plumbing A (Strongest tier) and BUDGET BLINDS A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$129K – $270K
$101K – $211K
Franchise Fee
$43K
$20K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
3.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$894KPer territory, not per outlet
$775KPer territory, not per outlet · Outlet subset
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (46 loans)
7.9% (366 loans)
Total Units
334
1,355
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2021
1994
FDD Year
2024
2026