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Blue Moon Estate Sales

Our teams provide personal property liquidation services for people who are downsizing or have passed away. We sell everything from cars and fine jewelry right down to the pots and pans.

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Blue Moon Estate Sales Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2025

Background

Be The Boss
Own it. Our business model allows the franchisees flexibility and potential for a great income in a dynamic and growing industry. Each Blue Moon Estate Sales location is home based with the ability to set your own hours. You are in control of your own schedule which allows you to spend more time with your friends and family. With no "brick and mortar" requirements there is no mandatory operating hours that keep you restrained inside a retail space. Minimal space is required for supplies of a profitable estate sale franchise. The sales are conducted in the clients home not a store front.

Freedom
Loosen your tie, put away your dress clothes, and prepare yourself for a whole new world of fun and profitable estate sales. Enjoy the freedom that comes with being your own boss. After years of heading to work at 6am working for some of America's largest corporations Blue Moon Estate Sales owner Ken Blue really enjoys the flexibility that comes with owning the Raleigh NC franchise. He's given up his wing tips for comfortable gym shoes and hasn't looked back. Unlike other franchises that are open 24/7, in weeks where there is not a sale the owner largely has that week off to stretch out and enjoy some time off. We usually don't hold sales on holiday weekends allowing franchise owners to spend time with friends and family.

Franchise Opportunity
A Blue Moon Estate Sales Franchise provides tremendous opportunity. You are joining a growing, in-demand industry that for years was run by small estate sale companies that provided a lot of variability in service to their clients. Part of our mission is to bring standardization to the industry in the form of reliability, integrity, honesty, promptness and professionalism - all with a caring touch because this is often a very stressful time in people's lives. This industry is growing largely due to the daily increase in the number of baby boomers, many of whom have lost one or both parents or are in need of downsizing of their own possessions. There were 76 million births in the US between 1946 and 1964. Approximately 10,000 people turn 65 every day. In sharp contrast to the size of families and the limited amount of tangible assets 50+ years ago, today's families are smaller and families have a lot more "stuff"- often more than can reasonably be passed on to their heirs. This creates a lot of opportunity for our franchisees.

Another opportunity at hand is the fact that there are billions of dollars worth of possessions in these homes nationwide that need a way to be sold at some point. This provides the needed inventory for our franchisees. There is also much potential for more business as many areas of the US are not yet utilizing these services.

We have found, too, that even in the face of an economic downturn the business has thrived. Many people realize the necessity to sell, buyers are looking for a better way to buy and many people are looking for part time employment.

Company Details

Established: 2009
First Unit Franchised: 2013
Franchised Units: 150+

FDD Pending Registration: Registered in all 50 states!

HOT MARKETS include:

  • AL - Birmingham and Huntsville
  • AZ - Phoenix metro and Tucson
  • CA - Los Angeles metro and Long Beach metro
  • CT - entire state
  • IA - Des Moines
  • NJ - North
  • NY - NYC and Upstate
  • OH - Cincinnati and Columbus metro
  • OK - Tulsa and Oklahoma CIty
  • OR - Portland metro
  • TX - Dallas/Fort Worth


Sold out: Colorado

Canada Franchises: No

International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By Blue Moon Estate Sales

Financial Assistance Provided: Opton for corporate to fund 50% of the Standard Franchisee Fee

Blue Moon Estate Sales Now Offers Group Health Insurance

Site Selection Assistance: Home-based
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Recruiting Assistance: No
Co-Operative Advertising: Yes

Training:

  • Week one: Five, eight-hour virtual days
  • Week two: Homework with one eight-hour call
  • Week three: Two, eight-hour virtual days. This training will be provided for 1-3 people, the franchisee, franchisee's spouse, and/or the operating manager.

Your candidate will be ready to start servicing clients right after training! In-person visit to Franchisor or shadow a neighboring Franchisee is optional.

Other Info: No brick and mortar. Sales are conducted in the clients' homes. Honesty and integrity a must.

2025 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Blue Moon Estate Sales Franchise.

What does a Blue Moon Estate Sales Franchise Cost?

Blue Moon Estate Sales franchise fees for 2025:

Minimum Liquid Capital: $60,000
Total Investment: $57,015 - $113,325
Minimum Net Worth: $125,000

Franchise Fee: TWO OPTIONS!

  • $57,000 Standard Fee (2nd territory is $47,500 and 3rd territory is $42,500)
  • $24,500 Reduced Fee (all territories are all the same price)

Royalty:

  • 5.5% of gross sales w/ Standard Franchise Fee
  • 8% of gross sales w/ Reduced Franchise Fee


Ad Fund: 1%


Average Number of Employees: 8-10
Item 19: Yes
SBA Approved: Yes
Passive Ownership: No

Semi absentee model: 
  • The franchisee needs to put at least 20 to 30 hours per week into marketing, networking, and client interaction (which could happen all throughout the day).
  • Required to hire a full-time manager to handle the operations from day one. We require at least $100,000 in liquid capital. 
  • The franchisees that keep their job that are the most successful are 100% work from home in a project based role. This allows them to step away and work on anything that they need to for their business at any time and work on whatever they need to do for their job and a flexible schedule.

Home Based: Yes

B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No


VetFran: 20% discount - both franchise fee options!

First Responder: 20% discount - both franchise fee options!

Is Blue Moon Estate Sales a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Blue Moon Estate Sales is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Blue Moon Estate Sales a Home Based franchise?

Yes. Blue Moon Estate Sales is a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Blue Moon Estate Sales Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Blue Moon Estate Sales franchisees make. Blue Moon Estate Sales offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Blue Moon Estate Sales a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Blue Moon Estate Sales is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Blue Moon Estate Sales Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Blue Moon Estate Sales franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Blue Moon Estate Sales Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. Blue Moon Estate Sales franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Blue Moon Estate Sales Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Blue Moon Estate Sales franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Blue Moon Estate Sales Looking for International franchisees?

No. Blue Moon Estate Sales franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Blue Moon Estate Sales's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Home Services, Miscellaneous & Unique, Senior Care, Real Estate, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

100+ UNITS

Cash Required

$50,000 - $100,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

Yes

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

Blue Moon Estate Sales Franchise Reviews

Blue Moon Estate Sales Franchises for Sale

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