Franchise opportunities compared
Bath Fitter vs Mister Sparky Electric
Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.
Before you compare
- Both sets of figures come from 2026 FDDs.
- Only Mister Sparky Electric has reviewed Item 19 figures here.
| Disclosure |  Bath Fitter |  Mister Sparky Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Financial commitment | ||
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $225,500 – $515,500 Total 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 14 | $133,273 – $276,702 Total Initial Investment 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 28 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $80,000 Attorney fees apply if you request changes to the Franchise Agreement before signing. 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 8 | $33,000 Item 5 also requires $0.165 for each person above 200,000 in the territory. 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 15 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | Currently $0; up to 2.5% Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 9 | 6% or $1,500/mo min Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 17 |
| Brand / advertising fund (Item 6) | Not available No reviewed brand or advertising fund fee | 0% of 1.5% through 0% based on annual gross revenue tiers Brand Fund Contribution—tiers 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 17 |
| System scale & health | ||
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 143 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 39 | 255 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 67 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +2 Calculated: 141 at end of 2023 → 143 at end of 2025 | +85 Calculated: 170 at end of 2023 → 255 at end of 2025 |
| Outlet exits (Item 20) | 0 Closures, terminations & non-renewals in 2024 · Calculated turnover 0.0% of outlets at start of year 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 39 | 11 Closures, terminations & non-renewals in 2025 · Calculated turnover 5.1% of outlets at start of year 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 67 |
| Franchising since (Item 1) | 1992 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 6 | 2021 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 6 |
| Franchisor founded (Item 1) | 1992 2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 6 | Not available Not in reviewed records |
| Performance (Item 19) | ||
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Not disclosed — no Item 19 financial performance representation | Franchised (36 locations) — revenue $163,663 mean Gross Revenue per Territory—Bottom 25% · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 63 Franchised (15 locations) — revenue — 60 franchisees representing 185 Territories that were in operation for the enti… $2,115,267 mean Gross Revenue per Franchisee—2nd Quartile · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 64 Franchised (60 franchisees) — revenue $3,784,883 mean Total Average Gross Revenue per Franchisee · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 64 +10 more groups in the full report |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change and turnover are Franopolis calculations from the disclosed counts; turnover is a count-based rate, not a measure of owner earnings.
Bath Fitter vs Mister Sparky Electric: common questions
- Which costs less to open, Bath Fitter or Mister Sparky Electric?
- Bath Fitter: $225,500 – $515,500 (2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 14); Mister Sparky Electric: $133,273 – $276,702 (2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 28). These are each franchisor's Item 7 estimated initial investment. The low end of the disclosed estimate is lower for Mister Sparky Electric. Estimates are not quotes, and the FDD years may differ.
- How do Bath Fitter and Mister Sparky Electric royalties compare?
- Bath Fitter: Currently $0; up to 2.5% (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 9); Mister Sparky Electric: 6% or $1,500/mo min (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 17). Royalties as disclosed in Item 6; other recurring fees are listed separately.
- Which has more locations, Bath Fitter or Mister Sparky Electric?
- Bath Fitter: 143 (2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 39); Mister Sparky Electric: 255 (2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 67). Total outlets from Item 20. Outlet counts do not indicate territory availability or franchisee results.
- Do Bath Fitter and Mister Sparky Electric disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Bath Fitter makes no Item 19 financial performance representation; Mister Sparky Electric has reviewed Item 19 figures for 13 location groups. Different location groups are not directly comparable, and revenue is not profit.
Answers restate the reviewed figures above. Not a ranking or recommendation.