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.

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.

209

Locations

$85K–$205K

Investment

Since 2006

Franchising

ServicesColumbia, MDAuthority Brands, Inc. (indirect parent; ultimate majority owner: Funds advised by Apax Partners, LLP)www.mistersparky.com/franchiseDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$33,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$84,570 – $204,824

Low: $84,570High: $204,824

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.50%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$100 – $300

Item 6 of FDD

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

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

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

Key Insights

Lower investment than 76% of Home Services franchises
Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
MISTER SPARKY Current	$85K – $205K	$33K	6.0%	209
MERRY MAIDS	$127K – $166K	$55K	7.0%	933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES	$150K – $177K	$127K	10.0%	653
SIGN GYPSIES	$4K – $5K	$1K	N/A	587
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY	$54K – $128K	$45K	10.0%	546
Culligan	$130K – $814K	$40K	2.0%	460
Home Services Average 130 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 130 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

1FL

2TX

3MN

4CA

5GA

6UT

7OH

8SC

9NC

10VA

11KY

12AL

13OK

14PA

15CO

+22 more states

SBA Loan History

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

Total Loans

Average Loan

$240,457

Total Volume

$5.5M

Default Rate

0.0%

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

72 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee 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

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

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.