Is Painting with a Twist or Bloomin’ Blinds cheaper to open?

Painting with a Twist costs $119,000–$255,500 and Bloomin’ Blinds costs $129,100–$245,500 to open (FDD Item 7). Painting with a Twist has the lower entry cost.

Which earns more, Painting with a Twist or Bloomin’ Blinds?

Painting with a Twist reports $251,747 average annual unit revenue vs $601,085 for Bloomin’ Blinds (FDD Item 19). Bloomin’ Blinds is higher. For Bloomin’ Blinds: Averaged per franchisee, not per outlet - not comparable with per-outlet figures.

Which is the better franchise, Painting with a Twist or Bloomin’ Blinds?

FranchiseVerdict grades Painting with a Twist B and Bloomin’ Blinds A, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Painting with a Twist vs Bloomin’ Blinds

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Painting with a Twist and Bloomin’ Blinds are home services franchises. Painting with a Twist requires an investment of $119K – $256K while Bloomin’ Blinds requires $129K – $246K. In terms of revenue, Bloomin’ Blinds reports higher average unit revenue at $601K. Note: Averaged per franchisee, not per outlet - not comparable with per-outlet figures. Painting with a Twist has SBA lending data on file with a 11.1% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Painting with a Twist B (Above average) and Bloomin’ Blinds A (Strongest tier).

Metric	Painting with a Twist	Bloomin’ Blinds
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	AStrongest tier
Investment Range	$119K – $256K	$129K – $246K
Franchise Fee	$25K	$50K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$252K	$601KPer franchisee, not per outlet
SBA Charge-Off Rate	11.1% (68 loans)	Limited data
Total Units	220	145
Unit Growth (YoY)	+0 units	+32 units
Year Began Franchising	2009	2014
FDD Year	2024	2025