Join an award-winning franchise
Invest In Your Future
Made in the Shade (MITS) has empowered entrepreneurs across North America to offer consumers convenient, shop-at-home service for beautiful custom window fashions. We are committed to provide our franchisees premium products produced by the best manufacturers in the industry, comprehensive and perpetual training, and the support to become the experts in your craft.
Our name brand products are well known throughout North America, and our proven business model and systems provide you with the opportunity to not only offer great products and service, but also convert your referrals into clients who will sing your praises!
We invite you to research our company to see why Made in the Shade Blinds and More is the premiere choice for your new business. We want to partner with motivated entrepreneurs to help you realize your dream of owning a lucrative window coverings franchise!
From our
Made in the Shade Owners
We’ve spent years building up our family’s business and are excited to share our success with you and your family. Come join our award-winning MITS franchise and find the opportunities you’ve been dreaming of. There’s never been a better time to own your own business.
Top Ten Reasons to
Become a Made in the Shade Owner
ZERO ROYALTIES
No rebates on sales that other franchises mandate.
EXCLUSIVE SALES TERRITORY
Maximize your opportunity through our protected territory agreement.
ONGOING SUPPORT
For the lifetime of your business you’ll receive ongoing marketing and sales support.
MINIMAL OVERHEAD
Home based business with no expensive storefront needed and no inventory to carry.
MARKETING TOOLS
We offer a variety of marketing packages to drive your business and give you the advantage over competition.
AWARD-WINNING BUSINESS MODEL
Benefit from the best practices we’ve learned over a 20-year span to maximize the return on your investment.
PARTNER WITH THE BEST
Access better pricing with exclusive perks and promotions.
COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING
Receive extensive training how to effectively operate and promote your new window covering business.
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
No Decorating, design, or sales experience needed. We teach you how to become the EXPERT.
FREEDOM AND FLEXIBILITY
Set your own hours around family and personal activities. You’re your own boss!
Low-cost franchiseA Great Investment Opportunity
Thriving Industry
Choose an In-Demand Industry
US Home furnishing sales are projected to be $226 Billion by 2025.
Home improvement spending increased nearly 2x the rate of other sectors.
Home improvement sales projected to be $510 Billion by 2024.
Current window coverings industry annual sales total $12 Billion.
Window coverings sales projected to be $17 Billion by 2030.
Home furnishings annual sales are near $93 Billion in 2023.
Meet Other
Made in the Shade Owners
Elise & Dwight Amemiya
Former Legal & Energy Industries
Sonny Wainwright
Electrician & Chemical Plant Operator
Matt & Elise in Iowa
Former Retail
Nadine Gajraj
Former Aesthetic Laser Company
We'll guide you step-by-step
What Made in the Shade Provides
Made in the Shade Franchisees offer the consumer an unparalleled assortment of custom window fashions crafted to the exact specifications needed for every individual window. Our franchisees guide the customer to the perfect window fashion, in the perfect material and color manufactured just for them. Whether they desire blinds, shades, draperies, shutters or shadings, Made in the Shade offers every option they need. Even motorization and home automation!
Your New Freedom is
Just a Few Steps Away
Request Your Territory
Reach out to us today to request and secure your territory. We can help you better understand your options.
Discovery Process
Speak with a member of our development team, to review our Franchise Disclosure Document and get access to all the details.
Talk with other Owners
Take time to speak with other Made in the Shade owners who have experienced what you’re about to go through. Ask questions and gain confidence that you’re making a solid choice.
Join in the Success!
Join our dynamic and award-winning Made in the Shade family and take control of your own business.