The Decor Group Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
Analysis by FranchiseVerdict Research · Methodology
The Decor Group, known for Christmas Decor, is a home-services franchise providing seasonal holiday lighting and decoration design, installation, and removal. Franchisees run a crew-based operation with revenue concentrated in the fourth-quarter holiday season.
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A The Decor Group franchise requires a total initial investment of $49K – $237K, including a $9K – $79K franchise fee and an ongoing 5.0% royalty[2]. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). SBA 7(a) loans show a 0.0% charge-off rate across 10 loans[1]. FranchiseVerdict grade: A (Strongest tier), an editorial assessment, not investment advice. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $49K – $237K
- 6th pct Home Services
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- 5th pct Home Services
- Units
- 245
- 79th pct Home Services
- SBA charge-off
- 0.0%
- % of SBA 7(a) loans not repaid · median varies by category
Quick verdict · Home Services · color = vs category peers
Green = favorable by >10% vs Home Services avg · No shading = within ±10% · Red = unfavorable by >10% · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- COSTTotal investment $49K – $237K including a $20K franchise fee, 5.0% ongoing royalty.
- RETURNSItem 19 reports outlet revenue, but not in a form that yields a per-outlet average we can compare across brands.
- RISKVerdict A (Strongest tier), verdict score 68/100 (higher is better). SBA loan charge-off rate of 0.0% across 10 loans (well below the franchise average, based on all SBA 7(a) franchise lending, 2010–2025).
- DATAItem 19 reports outlet revenue, but not in a form that yields a per-outlet average we can compare across brands. Ask franchisees directly for full unit-level revenue.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
Corporate structure & franchisor financials
- Legal entity
- Decor Group Franchising LLC
- Parent company
- Decor Group HoldCo LLC
- Ultimate parent
- Wonder Franchises, LLC
- Predecessor
- The Decor Group, Inc. (formerly Quality Lawn Care Corporation); also American Christmas Light and Supply, Inc., Christmas Decor, Inc., and Nite Time Decor, Inc.
- Prior franchisor entity
- CEO title
- Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Secretary
- Brandon Stephens
- Incorporated in
- Delaware
- HQ
- 2301 Crown Court, Irving, Texas 75038
- Auditor
- Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $4.4M
- Most recent fiscal year
Affiliated brands
- American Christmas Light and Supply
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
- CEO
- Brandon Stephens
- Headquarters
- TX
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 47
Can you afford it, and what does the money buy?
Entry cost runs 36% below the typical home services franchise.
Source: FDD 2026 · Items 5–7
Full Item 7 breakdown13 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee - Base Fee | $19K | $19K | |
| Initial Franchise Fee - Territory Feenot refundable | $2K | $60K | |
| Initial Rent & Depositnot refundable | $0 | $2K | |
| Leasehold Improvementsnot refundable | $0 | $1K | |
| Vehiclenot refundable | $0 | $3K | |
| Business Licenses and Permitsnot refundable | $0 | $500 | |
| Insurancenot refundable | $200 | $3K | |
| Initial Printing, Signage & Uniform Supply Packagenot refundable | $2K | $7K | |
| Legal and Accounting Feesnot refundable | $250 | $2K | |
| Initial Inventory and Equipmentnot refundable | $13K | $30K | |
| Computer Systemnot refundable | $0 | $2K | |
| Quick Start Training - travel & living expensesnot refundable | $2K | $3K | |
| Additional Funds for initial 6 month periodnot refundable | $11K | $106K | |
| Total initial investment | $49K | $237K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $49K – $237K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $11K – $106K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Franchise fee
- $9K – $79K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 6.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 5.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $2K |
| Transfer fee | $3K |
| Renewal fee | $2K |
| Inventory (initial) | $13K – $30K |
| Total fee load | 6.0% of rev |
What do units actually make?
Source: FDD 2026 · Item 19
ROI & LBO modelsSingle-unit · 25-unit portfolio · editable
The Decor Group did not disclose financial performance in FDD Item 19. The ROIC and return models require Item 19 revenue. Without it all inputs are estimates. You can still run the calculator with your own assumptions by entering an expected revenue figure.
Returns model · single-unit ROIC
What would one The Decor Group unit return on the cash you put in?
Unlevered ROIC · per unit
Estimated return on your total franchise investment, before any debt financing.
48%
Within the 30–60% "attractive franchise" band
These models are for research and scenario planning only. Not investment advice. Actual results depend on your specific location, management, and market conditions. Consult a franchise attorney and accountant before signing any franchise agreement.
Item 19 · Source: 2026 FDD
Financial Performance
Item 19 reports outlet revenue, but not in a form that yields a per-outlet average we can compare across brands. We omit it from rankings.
Operator outlook
What the numbers say
Data-driven interpretation of this brand's financial disclosures, fee structure, and system trajectory.
Fee burden
Total ongoing fee load of 6.0% — below the Home Services average of 8.9%.
Disclosure
Item 19 reports outlet revenue, but not in a form that yields a per-outlet average we can compare across brands.
Operator retention
System roughly stable (+2.1% 3-year CAGR) with 245 units.
Source: FDD Item 19 financial performance representations and publicly filed FDD data. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Verify all figures with the franchisor and current franchisees before making any investment decision.
vs Home Services averages
How The Decor Group Compares
Is the system healthy?
Source: FDD 2026 · Item 20
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 245
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 10
- Turnover rate
- 4.1%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (3-yr)
- +2.1%
- Net unit change over 3 years
- 3-yr CAGR
- +2.1%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 3
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 47 states reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
47
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
- Total loans
- 10
- Loan volume
- $5.1M
- Median loan
- $506K
- average
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 8
- Defaults
- 0
Explore lender portfolios on Bank Reports or regional data on State Reports.
With a 0.0% charge-off rate across 10 loans, banks have historically viewed this brand favorably for lending.
What could kill this investment?
SBA loans charge off at 0.0% — 100% below the 16.0% national norm, i.e. lower lender-observed risk.
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA · FDD Items 3, 21
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 4, 8, 16, 21
Risk & Legal
245-unit system with healthy net worth $4.25M, but a small net loss of -$77,850 on $4.35M revenue (financial_distress flagged). One old predecessor regulatory matter (2004 Maryland consent order for registration lapse, since remediated). Single minor concern.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 68 / 100 verdict
- 01MINORNet loss -$77,850
- 02MINOROld 2004 predecessor registration consent order — remediated
- 03MINORNet worth $4.25M, 245 units
- 04MINORNo going-concern/bankruptcy
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
What are you signing up for?
Ongoing fees run about 6.0% of sales (royalty + ad fund), before rent and labor.
Source: FDD 2026 · Items 11, 12, 17
FDD Items 12, 15, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Territory type | Geographic area |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Delaware |
| Litigation count | 1 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 66 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 15 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and off-site
- Franchisor financing
- Offered
- Item 10
- POS system
- Light Right Cloud
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Light Right Cloud
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
222 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
The Decor Group · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a The Decor Group franchise?
The total investment to open a The Decor Group franchise ranges from $49K – $237K, with an initial franchise fee of $20K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do The Decor Group franchise owners earn?
The Decor Group does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Item 19 in the The Decor Group FDD?
The FDD section where a franchisor may disclose financial performance of its outlets. Disclosure is optional and formats vary; figures are typically gross sales, which is revenue before expenses, not profit. FranchiseVerdict extracts these figures directly from the The Decor Group FDD and qualifies whose outlets they describe.
What is The Decor Group's franchise failure rate?
Based on SBA 7(a) loan data, The Decor Group has a charge-off rate of 0.0% across 10 loans, meaning 0.0% of franchise loans were charged off. Charge-off rates are one proxy for franchise risk, though they do not capture all closures. This data comes from FOIA-sourced SBA lending records.
How many The Decor Group franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, The Decor Group has 245 total units in the United States, including 245 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is The Decor Group a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates The Decor Group as a A-grade franchise with a verdict score of 68 out of 100 (higher is better), based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.