How much does a Decorate With Lights franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $36,200–$70,450, including a $10,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Decorate With Lights franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Decorate With Lights scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Decorate With Lights franchise

Seasonal Decoration Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$36,200–$70,450

Total fees

10% of sales

Outlets

128

Closure signals

12 ceased, 5 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Decorate With Lights worth it? How it compares to 312 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	10% of sales	steeper than 74% of other franchises franchises
Startup cost	from $36,200	cheaper than most (median $130,000)
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	typical for the category
Closure rate	9.4% of outlets	worse than 90% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Discloses 2024 company-controlled location revenue ($130,379 for Jul-Dec), franchisee cohorts by year/performance tier. Cherry-picks established unit; excludes failed outlets, startup losses.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2025: 12 ceased operations, 5 terminations, 16 franchised outlets net loss indicate softening.

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Decorate With Lights franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Decorate With Lights franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $36,200–$70,450, including a $10,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Decorate With Lights franchise owners make?: Discloses 2024 company-controlled location revenue ($130,379 for Jul-Dec), franchisee cohorts by year/performance tier. Cherry-picks established unit; excludes failed outlets, startup losses. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Decorate With Lights franchise failure rate?: 2025: 12 ceased operations, 5 terminations, 16 franchised outlets net loss indicate softening.
Is a Decorate With Lights franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Decorate With Lights scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Decorate With Lights or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.