7 Steps to Being Your Own Boss with Blue Moon Estate Sales:
1.
Fill out the Franchise Application.
2.
Chat with us about our shared goals and interests.
3.
Schedule a Discovery Day:
Get highlights on key aspects of our business, tour a few estate sales in the Raleigh, NC, area, and meet other franchisees (schedules permitting).
4.
Determine the area and population you desire for your franchise.
5.
Sign the Franchise Disclosure Document and pay Franchise Fee:
Initial franchise fee range is $24,500 – $57,000 for a population base of 250,000-400,000 with ongoing royalties between 5%-7.5% of gross sales. This fee includes extensive training, marketing materials and customized IT work.
6.
Embark on 2 to 4 weeks of classroom and field training experiences.
7.
Start building your Blue Moon business – and feeling like a boss!
Hear from real owners about the accessibility of our franchise network and the strength of our training platform. With no prior estate sale experience needed, our comprehensive onboarding prepares you to hit the ground running and achieve a quick return on investment.
From Our Franchisees
“I am so much happier since I said goodbye to corporate life! I have been successful, and I feel very proud of the value I am providing and the achievements I’ve made.”
– Toby Affuso,
Owner/Operator of Blue Moon Estate Sales of Northern Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Discovery Day?
It is the third step in our 7-step process where you tour active estate sales in Raleigh, NC, meet existing franchisees, and get an in-depth look at the business operations.
What documents do I need to sign to get started?
Once your territory and population base are determined, you will sign the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which outlines all business costs and expectations.
What is the initial investment required?
The initial franchise fee ranges from $24,500 to $57,000. Total investment, including startup costs, typically ranges between $57,015 and $113,325.
How long is the training period?
Franchisees embark on 2 to 4 weeks of comprehensive classroom and field training to learn the nuances of the industry and our proprietary systems.
What are the ongoing royalties?
Ongoing royalties range between 5% and 7.5% of gross sales. This fee supports continuous IT work, marketing materials, and ongoing coaching resources.
Franchise Application
Complete the estate sale franchise application below to request consideration for your own estate sale business.

