Apollo Blinds is one of the UK's longest-established home furnishings franchises, giving entrepreneurs the chance to run a window blinds, curtains and shutters business under a brand that has traded since 1972. Backed by the global Hunter Douglas Group, it offers a low-overhead route into a resilient home-improvement sector.
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Apollo Blinds Franchise
Run your own made-to-measure blinds and shutters business under a brand trading since 1972
£18,000
franchise fee
£5k – 18kk
investment
50
UK locations
How much does a Apollo Blinds franchise cost?
Franchise fee
Amount paid when signing the contract
£18,000
Total investment
Estimated total budget for the opening
£5,000 – £18,000
Ongoing royalty
None
Contract term
5 years
Locations in the country
50
Figures declared by the franchisor — sources and verification date at the bottom of the page.
What it's about
- Founded
- 1972
- Units in the market
- 50
- Locations
- 50
- Type of business
- Home furnishings – blinds, curtains, awnings and shutters sales and installation
- Company
- Apollo Window Blinds Ltd
Fact sheet
The right questions before you start
How much does it cost to open an Apollo Blinds franchise?
New territory packages are published at £18,000 plus VAT for a five-year licence with no renewal fee, with most of that sum reinvested in your launch kit, website, vehicle livery and training. Resale territories, where an existing franchisee is retiring, have in some cases been offered from around £5,000 plus VAT. Exact current pricing should be confirmed directly with Apollo Blinds, as figures can vary by territory and offer.
How does the Apollo Blinds franchise model actually work?
Franchisees sell and fit made-to-measure blinds, curtains, awnings and shutters within an exclusive local territory, typically starting as a van-based mobile operation with no need for fixed premises. As the business develops, some partners go on to open a showroom and employ staff. There are no company-owned outlets, so the whole network is run by independent franchisees.
Do I need experience in blinds or retail to become an Apollo Blinds franchisee?
No. Apollo Blinds accepts candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, including people with no prior experience in the sector, alongside those already familiar with the trade. Comprehensive training is provided, covering measuring and installation, customer service and local marketing, so what matters most is enthusiasm and commitment rather than a specific background.
What training and support does Apollo Blinds provide to franchisees?
Franchisees receive a structured induction programme plus ongoing training, a complete sales kit, website setup, vehicle livery, uniform and stationery, a tailored local marketing plan, and detailed analysis of their territory's demographics. Support continues through head office teams covering sales, product and marketing, and franchisees also benefit from pricing advantages linked to the wider Hunter Douglas Group.
How big is the Apollo Blinds network in the UK?
Apollo Blinds has more than 50 franchised territories across the UK and Ireland, with some franchise partners having run their businesses for over 30 years. The company does not operate any outlets directly, meaning the entire network is franchisee-led. The brand continues to look for new partners in a number of regions where territories remain available.
Sources and data verification
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Investment £18,000 plus VAT (new territory licence package)