How much revenue does a MISTER SPARKY franchise make?

MISTER SPARKY does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many MISTER SPARKY franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, MISTER SPARKY has 249 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. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is MISTER SPARKY a good franchise to buy?

MISTER SPARKY shows several positive indicators: established brand with 249+ 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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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.

FDD Year:

249locations

$65K–$140K

Since 2006

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

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$33,000

Initial Investment

$64,777 – $140,000

Royalty Rate

6.00%

Brand Fund

1.50%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$100 – $500

6% royalty + 1.5% ad fund + $100/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$1,227,529.63

Median Gross Revenue

$455,253

Top Quartile Revenue

$2,836,912

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$163,663

Data Based On: 60 franchisees representing 185 Territories in operation for the entire 2025 fiscal year.

* Weighted average gross revenue per territory calculated from Table 1 using total aggregate gross revenue ($227,092,982) divided by total territories (185) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $1,227,530

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How MISTER SPARKY Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 90% of Home Services franchises
Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
MISTER SPARKY Current	$65K – $140K	$33K	6.0%	249
MERRY MAIDS	$127K – $166K	$55K	7.0%	933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES	$136K – $164K	$118K	10.0%	672
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY	$54K – $128K	$45K	10.0%	546
Culligan	$130K – $814K	$40K	2.0%	460
ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING;	$143K – $287K	$43K	6.0%	418
Home Services Average 137 franchises	$144K – $272K	$52K	6.8%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 137 Home Services 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

Top States

1FL

2TX

3AZ

4NC

5MN

6UT

7GA

8OH

9SC

10CA

11VA

12MO

13KY

14AL

15IL

+22 more states

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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.

23 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

93 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

93 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Breach of contract claims related to unpaid franchise fees and marketing contributions from a former franchisee whose business filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a MISTER SPARKY franchise ranges from $64,777 to $140,000. This includes a franchise fee of $33,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.