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 3% over $3M revenue, min $500/mo) + 0% brand fund + $1,889-$1,989/mo fixed fees (technology $190, CRM $300, accounting $499, digital mgmt $500, special software $300, contact center $100-200).
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data based on 20 franchised outlets (Reporting Businesses) that were operational for the entire 2025 calendar year, categorized into quartiles based on their gross sales.
* Average gross revenue is taken directly from the 'Total System' row in Table 1, which represents the overall average gross sales for all reporting businesses. The weighted average calculation of the quartile average gross sales matches this total system average. Top and bottom quartile revenues are from the respective 'Average Gross Sales per Group' in Table 1. Median gross revenue is from the 'Total System' row in Table 1. The document explicitly states (page 5, 'Assumptions and Additional Notes', Note 2) that the financial information does not disclose any cost, expense, or profit information, hence profit-related fields are null.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $516,046
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BLINGLE! Franchise Analysis
Holiday lighting isn't just seasonal cheer—it's a year-round service play with BLINGLE!. Since jumping into franchising in 2021, this system's FDD Item 19 delivers revenue stats that catch the eye for a young brand. But amid elevated terminations and a shrinking footprint, can the numbers illuminate a path to profitability, or do they cast shadows?
BLINGLE! exploded to 80 locations by 2024 but shed 4 units in 2025 for a -5% contraction, per FDD system health data. Terminations hit 50—a stark red flag implying franchisee exits due to operational hurdles or market fit issues—while 5 transfers and just 8 projected new units show tepid momentum. On a brighter note, SBA lending backs 60 loans at $291,940 average with an enviable 1.7% default rate, suggesting financed owners are holding steady despite the churn.
Financials demand scrutiny: initial investment spans $108,920-$145,989 with a $59,500 franchise fee (Item 7). Royalties are 5% (tiered to 3% above $3M sales, minimum $500/month), but fixed fees pile on $1,889-$1,989 monthly for tech ($190), CRM ($300), accounting ($499), digital management ($500), software ($300), and contact center ($100-200)—equating to $22K-$24K yearly overhead before royalties. Item 19 reveals average gross revenue of $516,046 and median $406,051 across units; royalties on average yield ~$25K annually, but high fixed costs and median sales hint at profitability variability. In a low-barrier home services category, revenues impress for a newbie system, yet contraction and fees signal risks for new entrants chasing steady cash flow.
Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How BLINGLE! Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BLINGLE! Current | $109K – $146K | $60K | 5.0% | 80 |
| BUDGET BLINDS | $101K – $211K | $20K | 3.5% | 1,366 |
| Koala Insulation | $195K – $242K | $50K | 6.5% | 333 |
| Five Star Bath Solutions | $162K – $334K | $60K | 6.0% | 306 |
| CERTA PROPAINTERS | $171K – $321K | $65K | N/A | 303 |
| FCI | $184K – $249K | $55K | 5.0% | 288 |
Home Improvement Average 63 franchises | $139K – $247K | $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 (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+10 more states
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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.
60 SBA loans on record
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Franchisee Contacts
20 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a BLINGLE! franchise ranges from $108,920 to $145,989. This includes a franchise fee of $59,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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