Zingas
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Description
What is Zingas?
Zinga's is a premium indoor and outdoor shading franchise bringing 25+ years of proven operating history to franchise ownership for the first time in 2026. Founded by George Huizinga in Indianapolis, Zinga's has grown into a $21M+ system across seven markets — built on relationships, a proprietary product line, and a close rate that significantly outpaces the industry. Where most window covering brands stop at blinds and shutters, Zinga's offers a full menu of interior shading solutions alongside a booming exterior line of motorized screen shades, retractable awnings, aluminum pergolas, and outdoor kitchens — two meaningful revenue streams under one business, with an average ticket of nearly $7,000.
The edge is in the supply chain. Zinga's franchisees source exclusively through an affiliated supplier, giving them access to proprietary, private-label products that no competitor can quote. That exclusivity, combined with a lifetime warranty on every product, gives franchisees a repeatable reason to win the job even at a premium price point. The model itself is lean: home-based, no showroom required, with leads driven through a centralized sales center and a three-channel marketing engine of digital, referrals, and B2B relationship-building.
The ideal Zinga's franchisee is a community connector — someone who builds genuine relationships with builders, designers, and realtors, can confidently sell a high-ticket product in someone's home, and is ready to be hands-on as they grow. The U.S. blinds and shades market was valued at $3.87B in 2022 and is projected to reach $6.79B by 2030 — and with 67% of homeowners saying they'd rather improve their current home than move, the demand tailwind is strong. With 3,300+ five-star reviews and average affiliate revenues of $3.08M at a 20.9% NOI, the proof of concept is already built.
- Avg Location Revenue: $3.08M
- Avg Location Net Operating Income: $646
- Multi Year Inc 5000 Honoree
- 25+ year brand history
- Indoor vs Outdoor Revenue %: 52.6%/47.4%
Location Analysis
Where Zingas wins
Territory size: Each territory covers roughly 100,000 qualified households, defined by contiguous zip codes (up to 200,000 households max, with a small per-household fee for anything over the base 100,000).
Target demographics: Territories are built around household income of $75,000+, aligning with Zinga's premium positioning in both interior window coverings and outdoor living spaces.
Suburban focus: Zinga's steers toward suburban markets first rather than urban downtown cores — the model favors homeowners with the kind of properties (windows, patios, outdoor space) that support both product lines.
Multi-territory flexibility: Contiguous territories can be combined into a single operation (one franchise agreement, one P&L). Non-contiguous markets (e.g., two different cities) are treated as separate businesses with their own territory agreements.
Is your territory available?
We'll take you through a few quick questions, then Zingas confirms availability directly.
Financial Analysis
The numbers behind Zingas
Avg Location Revenue: $3.08M
Avg Location Net Operating Income: $646,334
Avg Net Operating Income %: 20.9%
FL East First 10 months Net Operating Income: $199,317
Indoor vs Outdoor Revenue %: 52.6%/47.4%
YoY Systemwide Growth: +26.79%
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
CRF USA
Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.
First Bank of the Lake
Pension Pros
The model
How Zingas works
This franchise is flexible — it can be run either way.
Owner stays in an executive role — sets strategy, hires a manager, and oversees crews. Typically 5–20 hr/wk after ramp; many keep their day job.
Owner runs the business as their primary job — leads the team day-to-day on the ground, 40+ hr/wk.
Sells to businesses, contractors, or property owners.
Sells directly to consumers and homeowners.
Serves both businesses and consumers.
FDD Item 7
Initial investment range
Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $176,900 to $266,850. The midpoint $221,875 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
According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Zingas has an average gross revenue of $3.1M. (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.)
2026 Franchise Disclosure
FDD documents
Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Zingas's 2026 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.
Connect to download Items 2, 3, 4, and 11 — direct from the franchisor.
Buyer FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The initial investment for a Zingas franchise typically ranges between $176,900.00 and $266,850.00. 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.
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