Grand Illuminations
BFB Light Franchising, LLC
Company Information
2829 Guardian Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
We maintain our principal place of business at 2829 Guardian Lane, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. We have not operated a business similar to the Franchised Business, but our affiliate, BFB Light Local Operations, LLC, was established concurrently with us to operate a business similar to the Franchised Business. We conduct our business under our company name and the trademark GRAND ILLUMINATIONS and the other trademarks listed in Item 13 ('Marks'). We were organized for the purpose of offering franchises and operating businesses that provide premium residential, commercial and municipal Christmas/holiday season decorative lighting services, as well as event-based lighting services (e.g., weddings) and landscape lighting services for those franchise owners who desire to expand their service offerings ('Franchised Business'). In addition to offering franchises, we may supply you with certain products and services related to your Franchised Business. We do not conduct any other unrelated business activities. We began offering franchises for the Franchised Business in June 2022. We do not currently offer franchises in any other line of business but may do so in the future. Our agents for service of process are listed in Exhibit C.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
2/10
Earning Transparency
1/10
Investment Accessibility
3/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $43,925 Maximum: $44,425
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $139,835 Maximum: $89,430
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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