Blingle!

Blingle!

Franzy VerifiedInformation based on 2026 FDD

Home Services · Home Improvement

Investment min
$176K
Total: $176K–$235K
Avg gross revenue
$516K
Unit-level, 2026
Franchise fee
$60K
Per current disclosure
Royalty
3% - 5%
Locations
71
Franchising since 2021

Description

What is Blingle!?

Make Your Space Shine with Custom Outdoor Lighting Services! At Blingle, we aim to create memorable outdoor lighting for you with state-of-the-art designs. We are passionate about elevating seasonal and permanent lighting with comprehensive solutions featuring the brightest, highest-quality lights on the market. With a focus on world-class customer service and integrated technology, we aim to bring beauty and satisfaction through our innovative lighting. For over two decades, we have specialized in delivering exceptional outdoor lighting services that add style, function, safety, and security to your space. The Blingle! Story It all started with a spark of passion in our founder, Mike Marlow. What was initially just a holiday hobby for Mike soon ignited into a future that would light up the lives of countless homeowners, businesses, and communities. Mike has been lighting up properties for over 20 years, crafting unforgettable experiences through innovative design and quality products. His passion for brightening the outdoors soon became contagious, turning a holiday pastime into a booming business that has doubled in size year after year! Today, our team at Blingle continues bringing that same passion and expertise to every project, making us the go-to outdoor lighting partner for homeowners and businesses.

  • Year-round lighting service portfolio
  • Innovative visualization technology platform
  • Premium LED lighting solutions
  • Comprehensive service guarantee coverage
  • Established 120-unit franchise system
  • Residential and commercial market focus

Location Analysis

Where Blingle! wins

Blingle! demonstrates clear geographic concentration in the Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest, with particular strength in Texas, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Ohio. This footprint aligns strategically with markets featuring strong homeownership rates, established holiday decoration culture, and suburban affluent demographics—the brand's core target. Metro concentrations in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Nashville, and Columbus represent prototypical markets: significant suburban sprawl, master-planned communities, and households with disposable income prioritizing convenience-based services. The 4.6-4.8 star rating across platforms with moderate review volume suggests generally positive customer reception, with notable service quality variance. Positive feedback consistently highlights professional installation, convenience, custom design capabilities, and reliability—all premium service attributes that justify higher pricing. However, negative patterns around scheduling bottlenecks during peak November-December demand, quality inconsistency across operators, and communication gaps indicate operational strain in rapidly scaling territories or newer franchise locations. The demographic targeting is precise: two-income professional households in affluent subdivisions who value time savings and are willing to pay for turnkey holiday lighting solutions. Territory success likely correlates directly with household density above $100K income and competitive intensity from local providers. Prospective franchisees should conduct granular territory-level analysis examining target household concentration, existing competitive landscape, seasonal labor availability, and storage facility costs. Market validation should include demographic mapping, competitive pricing research, and assessment of local holiday decoration culture strength before committing capital.
Total US locations
120
Franchise units
71
Corporate locations
0
Avg. sq. footage

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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind Blingle!

Avg gross revenue$516,046
Investment range$176,426 – $234,619
Investment midpoint$205,523
Brand fund
Royalty3% - 5%
Franchise fee$59,500
Min. net worth$300,000
Min. liquid capital$75,000
Blingle! represents a relatively young franchise system founded in 2017, now operating 120 units with an investment range of $176,426-$234,619. The reported gross revenue of $516,046 per location suggests reasonable top-line performance for a seasonal service business, though margins and profitability remain critical unknowns given the labor-intensive installation model and concentrated revenue period. The vehicle-based mobile model minimizes real estate costs but introduces complexity around seasonal labor management, equipment storage, and inventory carrying costs for lighting materials. The business model's inherent seasonality—with revenue concentration from November through January—creates cash flow planning challenges and requires franchisees to either maintain year-round crews at reduced capacity or manage seasonal hiring cycles. The premium pricing positioning targeting affluent households ($100K+ income) suggests healthy per-job economics but may limit addressable market size and create competitive vulnerability during economic downturns when discretionary spending contracts. Scalability depends heavily on operator execution during compressed peak periods, crew quality management, and territory density. Franchisees must balance adequate staffing to capture peak demand against carrying costs during off-season months. The growth to 120 units in six years indicates market receptivity, though operational consistency challenges noted in reviews suggest systems maturation may still be evolving. Prospective investors should scrutinize actual profit margins, off-season revenue strategies, labor cost structures, and working capital requirements carefully.
Did you know? Blingle!, operating in the Home Services sector with a focus on premium holiday lighting installation, requires an initial investment between $176,426 and $234,619. The franchise fee information was not disclosed in available materials. This vehicle-based mobile service model targets affluent suburban markets and minimizes traditional storefront requirements, though seasonal equipment storage and crew management represent significant operational considerations for prospective franchisees.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$176K–$235K
Most common
$176,426
Minimum
$205,523
Midpoint
$234,619
Maximum

Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $176,426 to $234,619. The midpoint $205,523 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.

FDD Item 19

Average gross sales

$2M$2M$1M$800K$400KN/A
$1M
$1M
$288K
2022
2023
2024
Avg
$923K
YOY change (2023 -> 2024)
-80%

According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Blingle! has an average gross revenue of $288K. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)

Growth over time

Franchise footprint

0% YoY
4032241680
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
36 units open as of 2026 FDD

2026 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Blingle!'s 2026 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a Blingle! franchise typically ranges between $176,426.00 and $234,619.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2026. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

Blingle!
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