BLINGLE!
Blingle! is a franchise that specializes in providing commercial and residential lighting services, including holiday lighting and décor installation, maintenance, removal, and storage, as well as landscape, patio, event, and permanent lighting services year-round. Franchisees operate using a proprietary business system that encompasses assessment methods, installation procedures, customized software, and operational guidelines for scheduling, estimating, production, and sales. The target market consists of residential and commercial property owners, builders, and property managers within protected territories.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty (tiered to 4% over $1M YTD, 3% over $3M) + 0% brand fund (not currently assessed) + $2,160/mo fixed fees incl. technology ($190), CRM ($300), accounting ($570), contact center ($300), digital mgmt ($500), special software ($300)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 22 franchised outlets (Item 19 Franchisees) open for the entire 2023 calendar year
* Calculated average, median, top quartile, and bottom quartile gross revenues from the 'Total Gross Sales' of 22 Item 19 Franchisees listed in Table 1 for the 2023 calendar year. The top quartile revenue is the average of the 6 highest performing units (top 25% by count). The bottom quartile revenue is the average of the 6 lowest performing units (bottom 25% by count). As stated in the 'Assumptions and Additional Notes' on page 5, the financial information presented in this Item 19 does not disclose any cost, expense, or profit information.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How BLINGLE! Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BLINGLE! Current | $109K – $143K | $60K | 5.0% | 78 |
| BUDGET BLINDS | $101K – $211K | $20K | 3.5% | 1,366 |
| Koala Insulation | $195K – $242K | $50K | 6.5% | 333 |
| CERTA PROPAINTERS | $171K – $321K | $65K | N/A | 303 |
| FCI | $184K – $249K | $55K | 5.0% | 288 |
| That 1 Painter | $113K – $189K | $59K | 6.0% | 265 |
Home Improvement Average 63 franchises | $139K – $246K | $51K | 6.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 63 Home Improvement franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+9 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BLINGLE! franchisees (2022 – 2024)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
40 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a BLINGLE! franchise ranges from $108,504 to $143,300. This includes a franchise fee of $59,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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