Made in the Shade Blinds is proud to announce that we have been named Best Franchise in the 2025 Window Fashion VISION Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition is an exciting milestone for our brand, our franchise owners, and the customers we serve across North America.
The Window Fashion VISION Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate the companies, products, professionals, and innovations shaping the future of the window covering industry. In its first year, the awards received more than 21,000 votes from industry professionals, making this honor especially meaningful.
Recognized as the Best Franchise in Window Coverings
Made in the Shade Blinds was named the winner in the Best Franchise category under Franchise/Retail. Other finalists in the category included Budget Blinds and Bloomin’ Blinds.
This award reflects the strength of the Made in the Shade franchise opportunity and the dedication of our franchise owners who bring high-quality window treatment solutions directly to their local communities. From custom blinds and window shades to shutters, soft window treatments, motorized window treatments, exterior solutions, and more, our franchisees deliver personalized service with professional guidance from start to finish.
A Peer-Driven Industry Honor
What makes this recognition stand out is that the Readers’ Choice Awards are voted on by professionals in the window covering industry. According to Window Fashion VISION, the program was open to designers, workrooms, retailers, installers, fabricators, manufacturers, and other industry participants, with voting taking place between October 15 and November 15, 2025.
That means this award is not just a title. It is a reflection of the trust, respect, and visibility Made in the Shade has earned within the industry.
Why This Award Matters
For homeowners, this recognition reinforces the value of working with a trusted window treatment brand. Made in the Shade franchise owners bring the showroom to you, helping customers choose the right products for their style, needs, and budget.
For entrepreneurs, this award highlights the strength of owning a window coverings franchise. Our model is built around local ownership, strong vendor partnerships, marketing support, training, and a proven approach to serving customers in the growing home improvement industry.
Built on Local Service and National Support
Made in the Shade has grown by combining the personal touch of a local business with the support of an established franchise system. Each location is independently owned and operated, giving customers access to a local expert who understands their community.
At the same time, franchise owners benefit from the resources, systems, and vendor relationships of a larger brand. This balance is one of the reasons Made in the Shade continues to stand out in the window covering industry.
Thank You to Our Franchise Owners and Industry Partners
This award belongs to the entire Made in the Shade family. We are grateful for our franchise owners, team members, vendor partners, and customers who continue to support and grow the brand.
Being named Best Franchise by Window Fashion VISION is an honor, but it is also motivation to keep improving, innovating, and helping more people discover the Made in the Shade difference.
Interested in Franchise Ownership?
Made in the Shade offers a business opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to build a local business in the home improvement space while being backed by an established franchise system.
To learn more about owning a Made in the Shade franchise, visit our franchise opportunities page and take the next step toward building a business with national support and local impact.
