Established
2017
Franchise Units
188
Minimum Investment
$172,613
Franchise Fee
$59,500
Total Investment Range
$227,409
Home Based
Yes
Description
Light Up Your Future with a Blingle! Outdoor Lighting Franchise
Blingle! is the leading name in outdoor lighting franchise opportunities, specializing in landscape lighting, permanent lighting, event lighting, and holiday lighting. With low material costs, high margins, and recurring revenue potential—especially in the holiday lighting space—Blingle! is uniquely positioned as the only national lighting franchise serving both residential and commercial clients with full-service solutions. Our streamlined supply chain and network of trusted suppliers ensure top-quality products at competitive prices.
Franchisees benefit from hands-on and virtual training, a proven sales process, and powerful marketing tools, including our exclusive virtual lighting design visualizer. This cutting-edge tool helps customers envision their lighting designs before installation, driving conversion and satisfaction. Backed by robust corporate support and a rapidly growing national brand, Blingle! offers a chance to own a business that doesn’t just light up spaces—it transforms them into stunning, memorable environments.
Why Invest in the Blingle! Franchise?
Investing in Blingle! isn’t just about hanging lights; it’s about owning a piece of a high-demand service sector with impressive economics.
Year-Round Revenue Streams: While many competitors vanish after January, Blingle! keeps the lights on through landscape, patio, permanent, and event lighting.
Recurring Income: The holiday lighting segment offers a staggering 90%+ customer retention rate, creating a predictable base of business year after year.
Low Overhead & Scalability: This is a mobile-based business. You don't need a massive retail footprint to start; you can begin from a home office and scale as your fleet grows.
Proprietary Technology: Franchisees use a "Virtual Visualizer" tool that allows customers to see their homes illuminated in 30,000+ colors before a single bulb is installed.
National Call Center: One of the biggest hurdles in service businesses is answering the phone. Blingle! provides a national call center to handle inquiries, quotes, and scheduling, letting you focus on growth.
Background
Franchise Brand Overview
Established: 2017
First Unit Franchised: 2021
Franchised Units: 188
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No
U.S. Market Availability
Available in: All U.S. markets except those listed below.
Not Registered In: Hawaii (HI)
Pending Registration: Maryland (MD), New York (NY), Washington (WA)
Now Registered In: California (CA)
Hot Markets
- Dallas, TX
- Houston, TX
- Denver, CO
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Chicago, IL
- Orlando, FL
- Charlotte, NC
- Charleston, SC
- Miami, FL
- Phoenix, AZ
Support Training
Training & Support Overview
Financial Assistance: Yes
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Training Program
- Pre-Training: 7 weeks before store opening
- Online University Training: Comprehensive virtual modules
- In-Person Corporate Training: Hands-on learning at headquarters
- On-Site Territory Training: Practical, location-specific guidance
Ongoing Support
- Continuous business coaching
- Assistance from other verticals under the HPB umbrella
- Access to experienced franchise and corporate mentors
Ideal Candidate
Manage inventory levels and production schedule, measure marketing performance, support sales team, establish partnerships.
Ideal Candidate:
- Optimistic Personality
- People Management Experience
- Passionate about People
- Values Leadership and Personal Development
- Involved in the Community
- Organized and Accountable
- Empire Builder
- Understanding of P&L
Financial Detail
Franchise Financial Overview
- Investment Range: $172,613 – $227,409
- Net Worth Requirement: $300,000
- Liquidity Requirement: $75,000
- Franchise Fee: $59,500
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Royalty Fee:
- Less than $1M: 5%
- $1M – $3M: 4%
- Greater than $3M: 3%
- Option to prepay $20,000 for first 12 months
- Advertising Fund: 0%
- Item 19: Yes
- Average Number of Employees: 3
Ownership & Operational Model
- Visa Candidates: Yes
- Passive Ownership: No
- Semi-Involved Ownership: Yes
- Home-Based: Yes
- B2B Model: Yes
- Master Franchise Opportunities: No
- Veteran Discount: Yes — 10% off the first territory