HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES
Holiday Lighting Heroes provides professional design, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage of holiday lighting and décor under the HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES® trademark, as an integrated service within Lawn Doctor franchises. The business model involves franchised operators delivering mobile, seasonal services in defined territories using the franchisor's systems, standards, and equipment, generating revenue through service fees paid by customers. It targets homeowners and commercial customers such as office buildings, industrial parks, and apartment complexes in competitive markets where customers seek to outsource holiday decorations.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
10% royalty + max 5% marketing fund + $1,235-$1,641/mo fixed (technology $150-$250, call center $750, equipment leases $335-$641)
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 205 Strategic-Partners that operated Lawn Doctor Businesses for 2 Full Years or More as of December 31, 2024 (for revenue data from Table A). Gross Profit Margin data (Table C) is based on 130 of these Strategic-Partners from 2023.
* Average Net Revenues ($1,130,477) and Median Net Revenues ($659,073) extracted directly from Table A, 'All territories included (per Strategic-Partner)' row for 2024. 'Net Revenues' is defined as gross revenues. No quartile data for revenue was explicitly provided. Average Gross Profit Margin (85.4%) is provided in Table C for 2023. Fixed expenses for royalty (10% of Net Revenues) and marketing (10% of Net Revenues, or $30,000, whichever is greater) are mentioned. After accounting for these, the estimated profit before other unspecified operating expenses is $739,331.96. However, the document explicitly states that 'other costs or expenses that must be deducted...to obtain your net income or profit' are not reflected, and no range or typical values for these other expenses are provided, making it impossible to estimate a profit range (low/high) as requested.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES Compares to Other Home Services Franchises
Key Insights
- #2 largest franchise system in Home Services
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES Current | $150K - $177K | $127K | 10.0% | 653 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K - $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| SIGN GYPSIES | $4K - $5K | $1K | N/A | 587 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K - $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K - $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
| MOSQUITO SHIELD | $121K - $158K | $55K | 8.0% | 435 |
Home Services Average 129 franchises | $144K - $289K | $53K | 7.0% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 129 Home Services 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
+26 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES franchisees (2010 - 2025)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES franchise?
The total initial investment to open a HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES franchise ranges from $150,070 to $177,052. This includes a franchise fee of $127,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 10.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES franchise is $1,130,477. The median revenue is $659,073.
How many HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES has 653 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1967.
Can you get an SBA loan for a HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES franchises. Historical data shows 68 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES franchisees, with an average loan amount of $214,828. The historical default rate is 2.9%.
Is HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES a good franchise to buy?
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES shows several positive indicators: established brand with 653+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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