Blingle! Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise in a snapshot

Number of franchises

3500%

Investment required

$150,000 - $233,000

Revenue (AUV)

$196,000

Blingle!: Illuminating Excellence in Outdoor Lighting

Blingle! is a dynamic franchise specializing in outdoor lighting services. Founded by Mike Marlow, what began as a passionate holiday lighting hobby has grown into a full-fledged business committed to transforming outdoor spaces with innovative lighting solutions.

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Blingle! started franchising in recent years and has rapidly expanded its footprint across the United States. Blingle! offers a wide range of lighting services, including landscape lighting, holiday lighting, permanent lighting, patio lighting, event lighting, and commercial lighting.

The franchise prides itself on using state-of-the-art designs and high-quality products to create memorable and visually stunning illuminations for both residential and commercial properties. Additionally, Blingle! is backed by HorsePower Brands, a leading franchising company.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

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Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Fee	$59,500
Insurance (90 days)	$3,000 to $10,000
Tuition Fee	$4,995
Travel and Living Expenses while Training	$1,500 to $3,500
Royalty Fee	$4,500
Opening Package	$16,000 to $21,000
Initial Inventory	$8,000 to $20,000
Rent & Utilities (90 days)	$600 to $1,200
Vehicles	$7,600 to $30,182
Licenses Certificates and Permits	$0 to $2,500
Professional Fees	$0 to $5,000
Dues and Subscriptions	$0 to $1,000
Local Brand Optimization Fee (First Year)	$15,000
Zee Partnerships	$3,000
Marketing and Advertising Expenses	$6,000 to $12,000
Additional Funds	$20,000 to $40,000
Total	$149,695 to $233,303

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Franchise Disclosure Document

Training

Blingle! franchisees receive comprehensive training to ensure their success in the outdoor lighting business.

The training program is designed to cover every aspect of the business, starting with an extensive onboarding process that includes industry-exclusive training materials in the form of videos and web calls with subject matter experts.

This is followed by a week-long intensive academy where franchise partners prepare for their grand opening.

The training academy provides hands-on experience and detailed guidance on various operational aspects, from customer acquisition and service delivery to utilizing the latest technology for sales and marketing.

Franchisees learn how to leverage Blingle!’s proprietary systems, such as the nationwide call center, virtual design consultations, and the digital sales process, to streamline their operations and enhance customer experience.

Additionally, the support for Blingle! franchisees extends beyond the initial training phase. Continuous support is provided through various stages of the business, ensuring that franchisees can access expert advice and resources whenever needed.

Territory Protection

Blingle! franchisees benefit from territory protection, which ensures that they operate within a defined geographical area without competition from other Blingle! franchisees. This protected territory typically includes a population of approximately 200,000, allowing franchisees to develop a substantial customer base and build strong community ties.

The territory protection is designed to support franchisees in maximizing their business potential by providing an exclusive operational area.

The franchise agreement outlines the specifics of the protected territory, ensuring that franchisees can focus on delivering high-quality lighting services without the concern of overlapping service areas with other Blingle! franchisees.