Linc
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Linc franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
TEGG Service franchises provide maintenance, repair, diagnostics, replacement, and upgrades for electrical, communications, lighting, security, and related building systems. The service offering also includes energy conservation, building automation, and other electrical system services.
Headline figures
Linc quick facts
- Is Linc a franchise?
- Yes. Linc offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 71 franchised and 32 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 47).
- How much does it cost to open a Linc franchise?
- The Linc Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $66,530 for total estimated initial investment (low estimate) (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 17); $140,050 for total estimated initial investment (high estimate) (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 17); $96,280–$229,384 for total initial investment low (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 15). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Linc initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $75,000 (2025 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Linc charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 2.5% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Linc disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Linc FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- How many Linc locations are there?
- The FDD reports 103 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 47). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Linc a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 lists every recurring fee beyond royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $66,530 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
- 3Outlets declined by 7 in 2025, to 103 (systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Linc head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 17
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty rate rangeMain ongoing fee
38 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2026 FDD for Linc has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 47
Net −68 outlets, 2022–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($66,530) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Linc reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Reported units decreased from 110 to 103 in 2025. What drove the change?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 17
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 11
- [3]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 47
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | net cash provided by operating activities | $234 |
| 2025 | cash and cash equivalents at end of fiscal 2025 | $104 |
| 2025 | cash and cash equivalents | $104 |
| 2025 | total assets | $5,270 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $3,484 |
| 2025 | revenues | $8,746 |
| 2025 | net income | $162 |
| 2024 | total assets, fy2024 | $5,097 |
| 2024 | total liabilities, fy2024 | $3,315 |
| 2024 | total stockholders' equity, fy2024 | $1,782 |
| 2024 | revenues, fy2024 | $8,359 |
| 2024 | operating profit, fy2024 | $212 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
What changed from 2025 to 2026
- Franchise fee: $75,000 → $75,000
- System size: 269 → 103 units
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 21 · PDF p. 118 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total stockholders’ equity 2024
“Total stockholders’ equity $ 1,781.9 $ 1,799.9”
Note: The supplied quote could not be matched to a clear year-aligned row on cited PDF page 118.
Item 21 · PDF p. 118 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total stockholders’ equity 2023
“Total stockholders’ equity $ 1,781.9 $ 1,799.9”
Note: The supplied quote could not be matched to a clear year-aligned row on cited PDF page 118.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.