Franchise FAQ

Franchise Awarding Cycle



Q: Why Holiday Lighting & Decorating
Tap into a growing $multi-million dollar annual market
Generate off-season revenues – Generate new customers - Keep key employees busy year round – huge industry growth – comes every year


Q: What type of franchise is available?
Decorating Elves Franchising Corp. offers you the opportunity to operate a Decorating Elves franchise, which offers Christmas lighting & holiday décor to time starved homeowners and businesses.


Q: What differentiates Decorating Elves from other franchise Opportunities?
A Decorating Elves Franchise gives you the perfect attachment business to any existing property service business which allows you to be flexible with your initial investment and grow at your own pace.


Q: Do I need prior industry experience?
Although some experience helps it is not necessary. You need the enthusiasm and the will to learn the simple process laid out in our training system. You will become an expert in the Décor industry.


Q: How much will I need to invest?
The estimated initial investments to establish a Decorating Elves franchise is between $28,500 to $71,350. This includes a franchise fee between $8,500 to $26,500, depending on the size of the territory you will be operating. The investment also includes your equitable start-up of the business including set-up, tools, equipment, marketing & product.


Q: Are there ongoing fees paid to Decorating Elves?
There is a royalty of 5% of gross revenues with a 1% discount during your first year as opening assistance. The royalty helps fund our ongoing support services and the continued development of new products, procedures, training systems, and systems upgrades.


Q: How do I learn about holiday lighting?
Lighting is our specialty and our passion at Decorating Elves. We have developed a training program that has been in use at our corporate location and which we have tailored for our franchisees to educate everyone regardless of their existing knowledge and experience with lighting and electrical. All aspects of the business are covered including your marketing plan, buying, designing and bidding projects, installation and tear down of decorative lighting.


Q: How much money can I make with a Decorating Elves franchise?
The Federal Trade Commission regulates what Decorating Elves is allowed to disclose to franchisees. As you proceed through the process of purchasing a holiday lighting business, you will receive the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular that includes information about the gross sales, product costs and labor costs from our corporate location as well as guidelines for expenses.


Q: Will I have an exclusive territory?
Yes each franchisee is granted an exclusive territory for selling residential services. The territory will be evaluated based upon the number of homeowner that fit our customer profile that looks at household income and home values. A report on your desired territory will be provided.


Q: I’am interested. How do I become a Decorating Elves Franchise owner?
Go to Franchising Contact Form and fill out the information request form or phone (866) 445-6202 and ask for Franchise Sales. We will guide you through the necessary steps to get started.

 

 

 

 

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