About Lighting Squad Franchise
The Lighting Squad is a home services franchise specializing in electrical handyman work, light fixture installation, ceiling fan mounting, TV hanging, dimmer switch upgrades, security camera setup, and home audio system installation.
The brand also provides cleaning and maintenance services for specialty fixtures including gas lamps and crystal chandeliers, serving both residential and commercial clients.
The franchise fee is $30,000 for a single territory or $60,000 for a double territory package.
Lighting Squad Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$48K
Average Investment
$69K
Maximum Investment
$91K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | Tiered monthly fee: Year 1: $750, Year 2: $1,200, Year 3+: $1,650 of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Brand and Technology Fund Contribution: Currently $500 per month for a Single Territory and $650 per month for a Double Territory. Local Advertising and Marketing: $2,500 a month per territory for the first year, then reassessed not to exceed $2,500 per month. | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $48,150 – $90,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $48K–$91K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (Tiered monthly fee: Year 1: $750, Year 2: $1,200, Year 3+: $1,650) and marketing fee (Brand and Technology Fund Contribution: Currently $500 per month for a Single Territory and $650 per month for a Double Territory. Local Advertising and Marketing: $2,500 a month per territory for the first year, then reassessed not to exceed $2,500 per month.) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $60,000 |
| Your Training Expenses | $500 | $2,000 |
| Equipment and Tools | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Service Vehicle | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $500 | $500 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $500 | $1,500 |
| Computer Systems software set up | $150 | $500 |
| Professional Fees | $500 | $1,500 |
| Start Up Marketing Fee | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Insurance | $500 | $3,000 |
| Operating Expenses / Additional Funds – 3 months | $8,000 | $10,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | The greater of 10% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee or $5,000 plus costs and expenses (includer broker fees) |
| Renewal Fee | The greater of 10% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee or $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | Included in Brand and Technology Fund Contribution ($350 of $500/$650 monthly fee) |
| Late Charge | $75 |
| Interest Charge | 18% per annum from due date |
| Non-sufficient Funds Fee | $75 |
| Reimbursement of legal fees and expenses | Our costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, incurred for your failure to pay amounts when due or failure to comply in any way with the Franchise Agreement. |
| Insurance | Amount paid by us for your insurance obligations plus a 10% administration fee |
| Liquidated Damages | An amount equal to the average monthly Royalty Fees paid or owed during the twelve months of operation preceding the effective date of termination multiplied by the lesser of twenty-four months or the number of months remaining in the Franchise Agreement. |
| Taxes | As assessed by Taxing authority |
| Advanced Training | A reasonable fee for advanced training. You pay all travel and other related expenses incurred by you and your personnel. |
| Field Training Fee | Our then-current trainer per diem rate plus expenses. Our current per diem rate is $500 per day plus travel and other expenses. |
| Indemnification | Amount of loss or damages plus costs |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | four (4) days |
| Classroom Training | 28 |
| On-the-Job Training | 24.5 |
| Training Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Additional Training | Mandatory advanced training programs may be offered from time to time, up to five (5) days per year, at a designated location. Franchisee is responsible for all incidental expenses including travel, lodging, meals, and wages, and may be charged a reasonable fee for tuition/attendance. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | minimum population of 250,000 |
| Description | Your Territory is located in all or a portion of a listed town, city, or county, and is identified by a group of contiguous zip codes. The Territory is determined on an individual basis taking into account demographics, minimum numbers of households, geographic terrain and market potential. Your Territory will have a minimum population of 250,000, based on the most recent census data and determined by a third-party mapping service. Your Territory will be defined and attached to your Franchise Agreement as Attachment 3. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | ten (10) years |
| Renewal Term | two (2) additional five (5) year successor terms for a maximum total of 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | The greater of 10% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee or $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must be in full compliance, have no more than five (5) events of default during the current term, provide written notice 10 months before term end, execute a new franchise agreement, pay successor fee, repair/upgrade assets to current specifications, execute a general release, and comply with current qualifications and training requirements. A new agreement may have materially different terms. |
| Transfer Fee | The greater of 10% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee or $5,000 plus costs and expenses (includer broker fees) |
| Transfer Conditions | Transfers require franchisor's written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld if conditions are met. Conditions include: proposed transferee and principals meet franchisor's standards, transferee has sufficient business experience and financial resources, transferee completes initial management training, all amounts owed to franchisor and third-party creditors are paid, transferee executes franchisor's then-standard franchise agreement (without initial franchise fee), franchisee and transferee execute a general release, franchisee subordinates claims against transferee to franchisor, franchisor approves material terms of transfer, and payment of transfer fee. |
| Termination for Cause | Automatic termination without notice for insolvency, bankruptcy, inability to pay debts, receivership, unsatisfied final judgment, or dissolution. Termination upon notice if franchisee fails to obtain licenses/permits or open business on time, falsifies reports, ceases operations for 15+ days, fails to comply with laws, understates Gross Revenue, fails insurance/indemnification, attempts unauthorized transfer, misrepresents facts, is convicted of felony/crime damaging goodwill, receives adverse judgment for fraud/racketeering, conceals revenues/maintains false books, creates public health/safety threat, refuses inspection/audit, unauthorized use of Marks/Confidential Information, fails non-compete, defaults 5+ times or receives 2+ default notices in 12 months, or has insufficient funds for checks/EFTs 2+ times in 12 months. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of this Agreement and for twenty-four (24) months after termination or expiration |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisee and principals may not divert business/customers to competitors, participate in any residential electrical services business similar to the System, or perform acts injurious to the goodwill of the Marks/System. For 24 months post-termination/expiration, they may not divert business/customers to competitors or participate in any residential electrical services business within 25 miles of the former Territory or 50 miles of any Lighting Squad office location, or perform acts injurious to the goodwill of the Marks/System. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Franchise Agreement requires that you personally supervise and manage the day-to-day operation of your Franchised Business. A non-owner manager may be appointed with prior written approval, must successfully complete training, devote full time to the job, and cannot have an interest or business relationship with competitors. If the franchisee is a business entity, the manager is not required to have an equity interest but must meet franchisor approval. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisee must purchase all equipment, inventory, supplies and services from designated suppliers and contractors or in accordance with franchisor's specifications. Franchisor maintains written lists of approved items and suppliers. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisor maintains written lists of approved items of equipment, inventory, supplies and services (by brand name and/or by standards and specifications) and a list of designated suppliers and contractors for those items. Flick Switch Marketing LLC, an affiliate owned in part by franchisor's officers, is the only approved supplier for Facebook Marketing services. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | None disclosed for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2022, from required purchases or leases by franchisees. Franchisor may receive rebates, discounts, or other material consideration from other suppliers in the future and may retain them. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation. |
Lighting Squad Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Lighting Squad does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Lighting Squad does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Lighting Squad Litigation & Risk Flags
1 Pending Action ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Lighting Squad System Growth
Total Units
2
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
2
Lighting Squad currently operates 0 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 17 states: CA, CT, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SC, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Total Assets
$5K
Lighting Squad Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Lighting Squad franchise ranges from $48,150 to $90,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $30,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Lighting Squad charges a royalty fee of Tiered monthly fee: Year 1: $750, Year 2: $1,200, Year 3+: $1,650 of gross sales, plus a Brand and Technology Fund Contribution: Currently $500 per month for a Single Territory and $650 per month for a Double Territory. Local Advertising and Marketing: $2,500 a month per territory for the first year, then reassessed not to exceed $2,500 per month. contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Lighting Squad Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Lighting Squad to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Lighting Squad does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Lighting Squad has been franchising since 2022. The FDD shows an investment range of $48,150-$90,500, a Tiered monthly fee: Year 1: $750, Year 2: $1,200, Year 3+: $1,650 royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 1 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $30,000 and the total investment ranges from $48,150 to $90,500 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $8,000 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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