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MISTER SPARKY

MISTER SPARKY

Mister Sparky franchises provide residential and light commercial electrical services, including maintenance, repair, and equipment replacement, operating under a proprietary system with specific branding, customer service standards, and operational guidelines. The business model involves franchising to qualified individuals or entities who invest in starting new outlets or converting existing electrical businesses. They target homeowners and light commercial customers, such as single-tenant buildings under 10,000 sq. ft., in a competitive market with national chains, local providers, and home improvement retailers.

Since 2006ServicesColumbia, MDAuthority Brands, Inc. (indirect parent; ultimate majority owner: Funds advised by Apax Partners, LLP)www.mistersparky.com/franchise
Item 19 AvailableSBA Loan Data

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

Investment
$84,570 - $204,824
Franchise Fee
$33,000
Locations
209

Financial Requirements

Franchise Fee$33,000
Initial Investment Range$84,570 - $204,824
Royalty Rate6.00%
Brand Fund1.50%
Fixed Monthly Fees$100 - $300

6% royalty (min $1,500/mo) + tiered brand fund starting at 1.5% + $100/mo technology fee

Franchise Stats

Franchise Locations209
Corporate Locations6
States Operating38
Franchising Since2006
FDD Year2025

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$3,751,929
Median Gross Revenue
$1,312,893
Top Quartile Revenue
$11,364,642
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$250,381

Data Based On: 50 franchisees (representing 146 Territories) that were in operation for the entire 2024 fiscal year.

* Average gross revenue, median gross revenue, revenue top quartile, and revenue bottom quartile are extracted directly from Table 2 'Gross Revenue of Franchisees, by Quartile' for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Table 2 explicitly states that its averages and medians are 'per franchisee'. No net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expense data was provided in the Item 19 section to estimate profit ranges.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How MISTER SPARKY Compares to Other Home Services Franchises

Key Insights

  • Lower investment than 76% of Home Services franchises
  • Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
FranchiseInvestment RangeFranchise FeeRoyaltyLocations
MISTER SPARKY
Current
$85K - $205K$33K6.0%209
MERRY MAIDS$127K - $166K$55K7.0%933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES$150K - $177K$127K10.0%653
SIGN GYPSIES$4K - $5K$1KN/A587
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY$54K - $128K$45K10.0%546
Culligan$130K - $814K$40K2.0%460
Home Services Average
129 franchises
$144K - $289K$53K7.0%-

* 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

Top States by Outlet Count
1FL
39
2TX
31
3MN
11
4CA
10
5GA
10
6UT
9
7OH
9
8SC
9
9NC
6
10VA
6
11KY
6
12AL
5
13OK
5
14PA
5
15CO
4

+22 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MISTER SPARKY franchisees (2014 - 2025)

Total Loans
23
Average Loan Amount
$240,457
Total Loan Volume
$5,530,500
Default Rate
0.0%

Loans by Year

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Litigation Cases4

Primarily franchisor actions against former franchisees for breach of contract, non-compete enforcement, unpaid fees and collections, trademark infringement, and unfair competition; one multi-franchisee action against franchisor alleging unfair competition, invalid non-competes, and improper customer data sharing.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
3
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired by Franchisor
0
Ceased Operations (Other)
2
System Transfers
5
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New Franchises
42

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a MISTER SPARKY franchise?

The total initial investment to open a MISTER SPARKY franchise ranges from $84,570 to $204,824. This includes a franchise fee of $33,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.

How much revenue does a MISTER SPARKY franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a MISTER SPARKY franchise is $3,751,929. The median revenue is $1,312,893.

How many MISTER SPARKY franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, MISTER SPARKY has 209 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2006.

Can you get an SBA loan for a MISTER SPARKY franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for MISTER SPARKY franchises. Historical data shows 23 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for MISTER SPARKY franchisees, with an average loan amount of $240,457. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is MISTER SPARKY a good franchise to buy?

MISTER SPARKY shows several positive indicators: established brand with 209+ 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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