World class – local service

Apollo Blinds is the UK's largest retail blind store chain. Part of the Hunter Douglas Group – the world's biggest blind maker – Apollo is the market leader, enjoying unrivalled nationwide coverage with over 80 stores throughout Britain and Ireland.

In a market worth over £1.24 billion annually, Apollo has the UK’s biggest choice of blinds for all types of windows and conservatories, including high quality vertical, roller, Venetian and Roman blinds made to measure so they fit and hang perfectly. The visibility and quality of our showrooms across the UK give our customers the confidence to purchase because they can view a wide variety of products and are assured of after-sales service if they need it.

The window blinds sector benefits from high gross margins and high net returns, which makes franchise partnership with Apollo a very attractive proposition. The franchise is ideal for proactive, sales oriented individuals who want to partner with a company dedicated to capitalising on its position as Britain’s biggest blinds store chain.

Apollo was one of the first members of the British Franchise Association and has been franchising for over 30 years so, when it comes to support, you can be sure that you are in the best possible hands! We guide you at every stage of your start-up and development. We will be actively involved in all stages of the planning process, helping you to construct an effective business plan to build your enterprise successfully.

Our training is "made to measure"

Training plays a fundamental role in the Apollo franchise. By teaching you to avoid the pitfalls and problems which we have identified over the last 30 years, we can significantly increase your chances of running a profitable business. That is why all of our training is “tailored” to meet the differing needs of each franchisee.

Superb marketing planning and strategies

Perhaps the biggest single reason why most new businesses end in failure is because of poor or low levels of marketing. At Apollo our marketing team is constantly striving to ensure you are provided with:

• The latest products 
• Exclusive fabrics and finishes
• Unique and exciting consumer promotions 
• Leads from centrally controlled national accounts 
• Bespoke adverts
• A strong retail identity
• Dedicated marketing and PR support

Through our combined efforts we can help turn your marketing plan into reality.

After more than 30 years in the franchise business, Apollo has learnt that the first step to creating a successful business is to find the right people. We believe that you will find our approach to franchisee recruitment interesting, stimulating and refreshing!

To find out more about franchising with Apollo, please complete the short form and we will contact you directly.