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Wonderly Lights
Wonderly Lights franchises offer consultation, design, installation, and maintenance services for premium outdoor lighting and decor, including Christmas/holiday season lighting, event-based lighting (e.g., weddings), permanent lighting, and landscape lighting. The business model involves franchising year-round or seasonal operations within exclusive territories of up to 25,000 targeted households (single-family homes with incomes over $100,000), serving residential, commercial, and municipal customers. Franchisees follow a standardized system with approved suppliers, marketing programs, and operations manuals provided by the franchisor.
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Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% ad fund + $695/mo technology & SEO fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data is provided for 21 residential franchisees operating a total of 35 outlets for calendar year 2024. These figures represent performance at the franchisee entity level, not per individual franchise unit/outlet.
* The FDD provides financial performance data for '21 Residential Franchisees' in Tables 3 and 5. However, Note 1 for these tables explicitly states: 'some franchisees operate more than 1 outlet under the same legal entity. Therefore, these revenue, job count and ticket price numbers cannot be extrapolated to the potential operation of a single outlet.' As the instructions require extracting 'ONLY individual franchise unit performance data,' and the FDD explicitly indicates that the provided data is at the franchisee entity level (which may include multiple outlets) and not for a single outlet, the revenue and profit metrics for individual franchise units cannot be accurately extracted. No net income, net profit, EBITDA, or sufficient expense data was provided for franchise operations to calculate profit estimates.
Extracted Item 19 Section
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Picture transforming affluent neighborhoods with stunning holiday and permanent lighting setups year-round—that's the allure of Wonderly Lights. Franchising just since 2022, it boasts rapid expansion and Item 19 data that sheds light on actual performance, alongside a handful of SBA loans signaling investor interest. But a bankruptcy in its past and a lone termination whisper potential pitfalls—is this a bright opportunity or a flickering gamble?
The entry point is straightforward at a $29,500 franchise fee, but factor in the ongoing 7% royalty, 2% brand/ad fund, and $695 monthly technology/SEO fees, which could add up quickly for seasonal operators. Exclusive territories cover up to 25,000 high-income households, providing residential, commercial, and municipal leads via standardized systems, approved suppliers, and marketing support from parent Buzz Franchise Brands. Item 19 disclosure is a plus, offering earnings insights absent in many FDDs, while one SBA loan averaging $150,000 hints at financing feasibility for buildouts in this services category.
System health shows promise with 39 franchise units plus one corporate, jumping 26% from 31 locations between 2023-2024, per the 2025 FDD. Just one termination keeps litigation and closure rates low, fitting a young brand out of Virginia Beach. However, the bankruptcy history demands scrutiny—review Item 20 for deeper trends. For business services buyers eyeing holiday/event niches, the low fee and growth trajectory appeal, but high ongoing fees relative to a potentially seasonal model mean Item 19 medians will be crucial to justify the investment.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How Wonderly Lights Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wonderly Lights Current | N/A | $30K | 7.0% | 39 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| RE/MAX | $37K – $337K | $35K | 1.0% | 2,994 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
Business Services Average 198 franchises | $121K – $289K | $47K | 10.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 198 Business 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
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Wonderly Lights franchisees (2025 – 2025)
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.
1 SBA loans on record
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35 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Dave Warn, Vice President of Franchise Development, and Karen Denise Warn jointly filed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition (date not specified in provided text).
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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As of the 2025 FDD, Wonderly Lights has 39 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2022.
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