CeX and Apollo Blinds are both UK franchise opportunities listed on Franchise Hunt. Apollo Blinds has the lower minimum investment at £5,000, compared with £170,000 for CeX. Apollo Blinds is the older brand, established in 1972. CeX operates the larger UK network with 350 outlets versus 50.
| Fact | CeX | Apollo Blinds |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment | £170,000 | £5,000 |
| Founded | 1992 | 1972 |
| UK outlets | 350 | 50 |
| Training included | Yes | Yes |
| Financing | Third Party | Third Party |
Apollo Blinds is the cheaper franchise of the two, starting from £5,000 compared with £170,000 for CeX. These are minimum investment figures; total project cost may be higher.
Apollo Blinds is the older brand, established in 1972, while CeX was founded in 1992.
CeX runs the larger UK network with 350 outlets compared with 50 for Apollo Blinds.
CeX and Apollo Blinds both include training for new franchisees.
CeX financing: Third Party. Apollo Blinds financing: Third Party. Contact each franchisor directly to confirm available funding support.
