Apollo Blinds
Description:
Apollo Blinds is the UK's largest retail blind store chain, with over 75 stores throughout Britain and Ireland.
Opportunities:
Franchises available in all areas of the UK and Ireland.
Business Type:
Franchise.
Minimum Investment:
£14,900.
Financing Assistance:
Yes, through a third party.
Training Provided:
Yes.
Home-based:
Yes.
BFA Full Member: Yes.
News
September 30, 2008
Apollo Blinds launches new Apollo at Home franchise
Apollo Blinds is launching Apollo at Home – a new entry level opportunity to become part of the UK’s largest and most successful window blinds franchise network – which will be unveiled at the National Franchise Exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC (3rd–4th October).
Read More Apollo Blinds launches new Apollo at Home franchise
July 24, 2008
Apollo launched into cyberspace
Inspiring consumers and supporting its network of franchisees are the key reasons why Apollo Blinds has launched its new website.
Read More Apollo launched into cyberspace
July 10, 2008
Apollo franchisees set to cash in on awnings boom
Apollo Blinds has introduced a new range of awnings in a bid to help its franchisees cash in on the boom in the outdoor protection market.
May 12, 2008
Apollo Blinds launches new ‘wow factor’ Roman collection
Apollo Blinds has launched a new collection of Roman blinds which has the ‘wow factor’ and has been well received by the company’s network of franchisees in Ireland.
Read More Apollo Blinds launches new ‘wow factor’ Roman collection
April 17, 2008
Budding franchisees urged to learn from TV’s Apprentice
Ian Thornton from Apollo Blinds believes anyone who is thinking about starting their own business is advised to watch the BBC One programme as an example of what not to do in order to be successful in business.
Read More Budding franchisees urged to learn from TV’s Apprentice
March 1, 2008
Expanding ranges to benefit Apollo Blinds franchisees
Franchisees at Apollo Blinds are set to benefit from a planned increase in the range of products they will have available this year. Britain’s biggest blinds store chain already offers the widest choice of products but its range is set to get bigger as the company looks at ways in which it can help franchisees to offer their customers an emporium of blinds and accessories.
Read More Expanding ranges to benefit Apollo Blinds franchisees
December 13, 2007
Apollo Blinds’ Irish brace
Dublin & Belfast Irish eyes are smiling on Apollo Blinds as it has opened two new showrooms within a week. It officially opened a store in Dublin at the end of November and opened the second one a week later north of the border in Belfast. Apollo Blinds has more than 85 stores across the UK and Ireland which are operated through individual franchise agreements.
Read More Apollo Blinds’ Irish brace
September 10, 2007
Apollo Blinds confirmed as UK’s leading franchise network
Apollo Blinds has cemented its position as the UK’s leading window blinds retailer ahead of the most important date in the franchising calendar – National Franchise Week (1–7 October).
Read More Apollo Blinds confirmed as UK’s leading franchise network
August 22, 2007
New collection books added to Apollo Blinds range
Apollo Blinds has added two new collections to its range of window blinds. Britain’s biggest blinds store chain has launched Pinoleum and Pleated collections to complement its ranges of Roller, Vertical and Venetian blinds.
June 1, 2007
Apollo Blinds winners waltz over to Vienna
The top performing franchisees at Apollo Blinds were whisked off on a five star luxury weekend break in Vienna as a reward for helping the company boost its turnover. The incentive scheme run by Britain’s biggest blinds store chain generated a 15% sales increase in the six months to the end of April this year as compared to the same period last year.
March 17, 2007
‘Stay put homeowners’ spending on their houses
A window blinds company with stores in Ireland is starting to see an increase in sales as a result of a rise in the number of homeowners who are staying put and splashing the cash on their homes rather than on selling their properties.
December 1, 2006
BAFTA duo delight Apollo Blinds with new DVD
Britain’s biggest blind store chain has turned to one of the UK’s most innovative animation teams to produce its new promotional DVD. Apollo Blinds brought in Berger & Wyse because it was impressed with the team’s animations for TV programme sequences such as BBC1’s Hustle. The BAFTA nominated duo have brought to life Apollo Blinds’ new corporate branding to show just how much the light and shapes in a room are influenced by window blinds. “We knew we wanted something visually stunning and engaging, but the end product has surpassed all our expectations,” said Patrick Harrison, general manager at Apollo. Apollo Blinds has more than 85 franchised stores across the UK and Ireland.
