Holiday Lights Decor franchise
★ Franchise Opportunity

Own a premium holiday business with a proven four-month season.

Join a national network of owner-operators delivering Christmas light installation at a premium quality standard — protected territory, turnkey systems, and recurring-customer economics.

$45K starting investment 70%+ customer retention 28+ markets open

The opportunity

A seasonal business with year-round economics

Holiday Lights Decor franchisees install professional Christmas lighting from October to December, take it down in January, and store it until next season — then watch most of those customers come back, year after year. It is a four-month peak with high margins, low overhead, and a brand customers already trust.

SEASON

4 Months

Oct–Jan peak; the rest of the year is planning & pre-booking.

RETENTION

70%+

Annual lighting is habitual — books fill before Halloween.

INVESTMENT

From $45K

Low capital to start; second-season break-even is the norm.

TERRITORY

Protected

Exclusive market rights — no overlap, no corporate competition.

SYSTEMS

Turnkey

CRM, pricing, design, vendors, marketing & brand on day one.

Why this business

High-margin, seasonal, recurring

Four-month peak season

Install Oct–Dec, take down in January. Most of your customers sleep for eight months of the year — but they all come back.

70%+ customer retention

Annual holiday lighting is habitual. Our franchisees’ books fill before Halloween with returning clients.

Protected territory

Each franchise owns its market exclusively. No overlap, no corporate competition, no royalty surprises.

Turnkey systems

CRM, pricing calculators, design templates, vendor pricing, training, marketing, site, and brand — ready on day one.

Low capital requirement

Starting franchise investment from $45K. Second-season break-even is the norm for disciplined operators.

National brand, local ownership

Customers trust a network and employees want a ladder — but you own your business, not a job.

Investment snapshot

What it takes — and what it returns

The figures below are representative of a typical franchise in a mid-size metro. Actual returns vary with territory, operator effort, and season. Qualified candidates receive the full Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) on request.

  • Financing available through preferred lenders
  • No hidden fees — transparent royalty & marketing structure
  • Multi-territory ownership available for proven operators
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Training & support

You’re in business for yourself, not by yourself

From the moment you sign, our team equips you to launch fast and run profitably — with hands-on training, proven systems, and year-round corporate support.

Comprehensive training

Intensive onboarding covering sales, design, installation, safety, and business operations — plus ongoing webinars and an annual conference.

Brand & marketing assets

Complete brand package, local website, marketing templates, social assets, and access to network-wide advertising campaigns.

Proprietary software

CRM, project management, pricing calculator, and customer portal — the same systems that run the rest of the network.

Vendor relationships

Established supplier partnerships for bulk pricing on commercial-grade lights, equipment, and materials.

Lead & call support

Optional centralized lead handling and booking support so you can focus on operations and growth.

Year-round corporate

Operations guidance, marketing assistance, and technical support — plus a peer network of fellow owners.

Is this a fit?

The ideal franchise owner

We partner with motivated entrepreneurs who want to build something lasting in their own community — experience in holiday lighting is not required.

  • Liquid capital of $45K+ to invest
  • Strong leadership and people-management skills
  • Customer-service mindset and local pride
  • Desire to build a scalable, seasonal business
  • Commitment to brand standards and quality

28+ markets open

Available territories

First-come, first-served. Once a territory is awarded it’s protected for the life of the franchise agreement.

Burlington VT Baltimore MD DC Suburbs MD Northern VA VA Richmond VA Virginia Beach VA Atlanta Metro GA Savannah GA Charlotte NC Raleigh-Durham NC Charleston SC Greenville SC Dallas-Fort Worth TX Houston TX Austin TX San Antonio TX Chicagoland IL Cleveland OH Columbus OH Cincinnati OH Detroit Metro MI Bay Area CA LA Metro CA San Diego CA Seattle Metro WA Phoenix Metro AZ Tucson AZ Denver Metro CO
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Questions

Franchise FAQ

Most franchisees achieve profitability within their first season. With proven systems and support, many see positive cash flow early in their first holiday cycle, and second-year growth often exceeds 50% as the returning customer base compounds.
No prior experience is necessary. Our training program covers everything from technical installation to business operations. We look for motivated entrepreneurs with strong business acumen and a customer-service mindset.
The holiday season is the primary revenue period, but successful franchisees use the rest of the year for planning, marketing, and locking in contracts for the next season. Many add complementary services such as permanent or event lighting.
Year-round support including webinars, operational guidance, marketing assistance, technical support, and an annual conference — plus access to the franchisee network for peer support and best practices.
Yes. Many of our most successful owners run multiple territories. We offer favorable terms for additional territories and support you as you scale across markets.
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Ready to talk?

We review every application within 48 hours. Zero obligation, zero pressure — just a 30-minute call to see if this is a fit.