Quick Verdict · who it fits
Mister Sparky Franchising SPE LLC fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale home services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$133K - $277K
Royalty (Item 6)
6% + 1.5% ad
Item 19 median rev
$455k
System size (Item 20)
249 +52
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
5+ yrs
Company-owned units
6
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•1 Item 3 case
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$164k
Median
$455k
P75
$2.84M
▪ n = 185 units · all franchised territories in operation for entire fiscal year 2025 · fiscal year 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 1.5% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$460,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6%)
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Ad fund (1.5%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
255
Total units open
52
Units opened last year
2
Units closed last year
41
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Mister Sparky ranks against 251 Home Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
54th pct · of 251 peers
Franchise fee
0th pct · of 251 peers
System size
88th pct · of 251 peers
Home Services industry averages
Avg investment
$155K - $287K
Avg franchise fee
$51K
Avg system size
150
Franchises analyzed
251
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mister Sparky | Disclosed | — | $133K - $277K | 6% | 249 |
| LimeSimilar price | Disclosed | $60K | $127K - $277K | 7% | 81 |
| BranchesBiggest system | Disclosed | $68K | $80K - $114K | 6% | 8,086 |
| CBDTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $20K | $154K - $511K | 7.25% | 84 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
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Mister Sparky Franchising SPE LLC requires a $0 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $133,273–$276,702, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Mister Sparky Franchising SPE LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $455,253. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of 1.5% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Mister Sparky Franchising SPE LLC has 249 total locations, with 52 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Mister Sparky Franchising SPE LLC does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Mister Sparky Franchising SPE LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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