Blingle!^®

Retail • Year: 2025

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What Is Blingle!?

Blingle! is a franchise that offers and sells holiday, landscape, patio, event, and permanent lighting services to residential and commercial customers. Franchisees operate a field-based, on-site service model within a defined protected territory, providing estimates and scheduling installations, maintenance, removals, and lighting storage using employees or reputable subcontractors. The core service bundle includes holiday and event lighting installation, maintenance and removal, landscape and patio lighting installation, maintenance and removal, permanent lighting installation and maintenance, and lighting storage, delivered according to Blingle!'s proprietary system and software.

Blingle! Franchise: Pros and Cons

Strong initial support: 170 hours of training, a 100 training and support score, and the franchisor covering your living expenses during initial training reduce startup risk, but the franchise carries a $59,500 fee, well above typical retail, which significantly increases the upfront cash you must raise.

Pros

170 hours of initial training and a 100 training & support score - both well above what's typical in retail - means you receive thorough preparation and strong ongoing support before opening.

The franchisor covers your living expenses during initial training - an uncommon perk in retail - which reduces your out-of-pocket burden while you're learning the business.

Zero government penalties, zero franchisee-initiated judgments, and zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions - all well below what's typical - point to a clean regulatory record and few formal disputes.

Cons

A $59,500 franchise fee (Item 7 min/max) - well above typical for retail - significantly increases the upfront cash you must raise to buy into the system.

Zero company-owned units - well below typical for retail - limits the franchisor's ability to test and refine operations from direct experience, so system improvements come entirely from franchisees.

Four reacquired outlets - well above typical for retail - indicates past franchisees have exited the system and suggests higher-than-expected operator turnover.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

65/100

NORMAL

Blingle! Part 1 (The Facts): A pending arbitration alleges governance and ownership disputes involving JEZ Investments, asserting fraudulent misrepresentation, minority oppression, fiduciary breaches, and seeking rescission, dissolution, and unspecified damages against certain principals. Part 2 (The Advice): Review the operating agreement, ownership/transfer protections, arbitration clauses, indemnities, and ask for litigation status and business-impact disclosures.

Territory Protection

35/100

NORMAL

Blingle! grants a protected, non-exclusive territory typically sized at about 200,000 people. Rights are contingent on performance quotas; franchisor routes leads via its Contact Center, retains e‑commerce/alternative distribution rights, and may develop additional units without a right of first refusal.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

Blingle! provides an Extensive 170-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three individuals for launch. The program does not include on-site launch assistance; travel and living expenses are covered by the franchisor.

Unit Growth Analysis

Blingle! grew from zero to 78 franchised locations by 2025 and is accelerating at roughly 116.7% year-over-year. For a new owner that pace is clear market validation but it also creates material execution risk-support, training, supply lines and territory protections are likely still being built, and the all-franchise model means you’re joining a rapidly scaling system rather than a company‑proven pilot. This is the "Rocket Ship" risk: attractive upside but expect growing pains and higher operational demands in your first years.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Blingle! Franchise?

Opening a Blingle! franchise requires a total initial investment of $177,395 to $243,495, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$177,395

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$243,495

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$59,500

Real Estate$600

Equipment & Assets$43,300

Reserves$20,000

Training$6,495

Other$47,500

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$59,500

Real Estate$1,200

Equipment & Assets$60,300

Reserves$40,000

Training$8,495

Other$74,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Blingle! Franchise Owners Make?

Blingle! franchise locations reported average gross sales of $488,253 and median gross sales of $363,800 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$488,253

Median Gross Sales:

$363,800

High Gross Sales:

$1,851,978

Low Gross Sales:

$47,717

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

38.9%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The Item 19 data cover 18 Reporting Businesses for the 2024 measurement period. Average gross sales per Reporting Business were $488,253 and median gross sales were $363,800. The top-performing Reporting Business generated $1,851,978 in gross sales while the lowest reported $47,717. These figures represent historical gross sales only; no corporate profit or cost data are provided, and the results reflect franchised outlets (not company-owned units).

Performance Variability Analysis: Performance is highly dispersed: the top performer earned ~ $1.85M versus $47.7k for the lowest (≈39x difference), and the average (488,253) exceeds the median (363,800), indicating a right-skewed distribution. Tercile breakdowns show clear step-downs in scale (Top tercile average $926,014; Middle $409,764; Bottom $128,980). Only 7 of 18 Reporting Businesses (38.9%) exceed the group average, confirming that a minority of outlets drive a disproportionate share of system sales.

Data Scope and Limitations: The data are limited to 18 franchisees that were operational for the entire 2024 calendar year and were reported through the franchisor’s proprietary software. Eight franchisees were excluded because they were not operational for the full year. The Item 19 presentation discloses gross sales only and explicitly does not include costs, expenses or net income; figures are not presented on a GAAP basis and there is no statement of audit or third‑party verification in the Item 19 materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blingle! a good franchise to own?

Whether Blingle! is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Blingle! operates 78 locations, received a legal risk score of 65/100, a training and support score of 100/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Blingle! franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Blingle! franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $177,395 to $243,495. Blingle! disclosed average gross sales of $488,253 in 2025. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a Blingle! franchise?

Break-even timelines for Blingle! franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Blingle! a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Blingle! operates 78 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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