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We educate the homeowner on the process during a free consultation and streamline the staging, pricing, and open-door sale to help them liquidate quickly and easily to meet fast deadlines before the home goes onto the market. We place emphasis on the rewarded we receive by brining clients’ peace of mind knowing they utilized a provider that operates with a higher level of sophistication nationwide and won’t be taken advantage of by accounting for all valuables sold through technology. 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Blue Moon Estate Sales

Brand Summary

Blue Moon provides residential and commercial liquidation services with your preferences and needs in mind. From the top-down, we are committed to meeting our clients' needs. With industry leading technology and our dedication to service excellence, we are committed to creating leading estate sale experiences, complete with proper pricing strategies, expert staging and a steady stream of excited buyers.

Blue Moon franchisees have served thousands of families and individuals across the country. An integral part of our estate sale process is listening to our clients' needs. From staging to sales, our years of experience allow us to consistently exceed our clients' expectations.

Brand Superpowers

Service mostly Baby Boomers – largest demographic in US

Home-based, reducing overhead costs

Low investment range

Very little competition

*THE NUMBERS

$57,015 - $113,325 Investment Range

$282,243 Average Gross Sales

N/A Other Revenue

5.5%/8% Royalty

Minimum calculated on gross sales Brand Fund

$125,000 Financial Requirements

Business Basics Get to know the brand

The Stats What is the growth trajectory of the brand

Ideal Candidate What characteristics do the highest-performing franchisees have

Founder	Deb Blue
Home Office Location	Troy, MI
Company Founded	2009
Began Franchising	2013
Industry	Estate Liquidation Services
Industry Size	$230.3 million
Veteran Discount	20%
Group Health Insurance	Yes

Business Basics Get to know the brand

Founder	Deb Blue
Home Office Location	Troy, MI
Company Founded	2009
Began Franchising	2013
Industry	Estate Liquidation Services
Industry Size	$230.3 million
Veteran Discount	20%
Group Health Insurance	Yes

The Stats What is the growth trajectory of the brand

Company Units Open	0
Franchise Units Awarded All Time	140
Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months	18
Franchise Units Open	130
Number of franchisees	87

Ideal Candidate What characteristics do the highest-performing franchisees have

Relationship Builder
Passion to Help People
No Industry Experience Required
Ability to recruit and scale a team
Leadership Skills
Outgoing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?

50% with interest on 5.5% royalty option

WHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?

Job Management, Scheduling, CRM and Billing

DO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?

Yes

DO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?

20%

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