Bright Brothers is an exterior cleaning and holiday lighting franchise backed by Contractor Nation’s $1 billion infrastructure. Founded in 2023 after 17 years of local testing, the model delivers year-round revenue through complementary services supported by a 120-member marketing team.
At a Glance
- Liquid Capital Required: $50,000 (Liquid Capital refers to readily available cash or cash-equivalent assets that can be accessed without borrowing, selling a primary residence, or relying on future income.)
- Net Worth Required: $250,000
- Ownership Model: Owner-operator or semi-absentee (with GM)
- Location Type: 2,000–3,000 sq ft secure storage facility
- Time Commitment: Full-time
- Experience Required: None; sales and customer service orientation preferred
Top 5 Reasons to Invest
- Contractor Nation’s $1B infrastructure backing
- Year-round revenue from complementary services
- 120-member marketing department supports franchisees
- $628K gross revenue reported from affiliate location
- 5.7% annual industry growth since 2018
About Bright Brothers
Bright Brothers was founded in 2023 after 17 years of local testing and refinement. Co-founders Pat Clark and Larry Janesky designed the model to solve the seasonality problem that plagues exterior service businesses. By combining pressure washing, gutter protection, and holiday lighting, franchisees generate revenue across all four seasons.
The franchise is backed by Contractor Nation, Larry Janesky’s 40-year-old support network serving home service contractors nationwide. This infrastructure includes marketing, recruiting, operations, leadership development, and a proprietary School of Entrepreneurship with 90 training modules. Currently operating 11 franchise locations with additional units in development.
Why Franchise With Bright Brothers?
- Contractor Nation infrastructure provides marketing, recruiting, and operational support that independent operators can’t access — 120-member marketing team works for you.
- Three complementary services eliminate seasonality — homes get dirty year-round and holidays come every year.
- In-house call center books appointments directly to your schedule, saving time and ensuring professional customer contact.
- School of Entrepreneurship delivers 90 modules of business education covering sales, leadership, operations, and growth strategies.
- Veteran discount of $5,000 off initial franchise fee for honorably discharged service members.
ABF Exclusive Insights
Market Analysis: The exterior cleaning industry reached $1.2 billion and has grown 5.7% annually since 2018. Demand is driven by homeowner investment in curb appeal, HOA requirements, and solar panel adoption requiring regular cleaning. Holiday lighting adds a high-margin seasonal revenue spike that competitors without this service miss entirely.
Competitive Advantage: Most exterior cleaning businesses are single-service operators with no marketing infrastructure. Bright Brothers franchisees access Contractor Nation’s 40-year support ecosystem — the same resources behind Larry Janesky’s network of market-leading dealerships. The in-house call center and 120-member marketing department create competitive separation that independents cannot replicate.
ABF Timing Insight: This is ground-floor opportunity with institutional backing. The model was tested 17 years locally before franchising — franchisees get that refinement without the trial and error. With only 11 locations operating, prime territories remain available.
Training & Support
- School of Entrepreneurship provides 90 modules covering sales, marketing, operations, leadership, and business growth strategies.
- Hands-on training covers equipment operation, service delivery, and customer experience standards before launch.
- Dedicated Franchisee Success Team provides ongoing operational support and performance coaching.
- In-house call center staffed by professionally trained employees books appointments directly to your calendar.
- Marketing support includes custom websites, digital campaigns, video production, direct mail, and social media advertising.
Who Are We Looking For?
- Strong communicators comfortable with customer interactions
- Lifelong learners who embrace ongoing training and development
- Networking and sales-oriented individuals who build relationships
- Customer-service focused operators who prioritize quality
- Leaders who can manage crews and scale operations
Franchise Fit & Capital Readiness
Who Is NOT A Good Fit for This Franchise
- Seeking fully passive ownership — semi-absentee requires GM from day one
- Uncomfortable with sales and customer acquisition activities
- Expecting immediate returns without building local market presence
- Less than $50,000 in liquid capital available
Candidates who do not meet the financial criteria below are typically not approved by the franchisor.
Investment Readiness Check
- Ownership timeline: Quick to open with simple operational model
- Total investment: $170,474–$343,500 including equipment, storage facility, and working capital
- Minimum Liquid Capital: $50,000 — required for consideration
- Multi-territory discounts: 2 territories $90K, 3 for $120K, 4 for $150K, 5 for $180K franchise fees
All financial thresholds are set by the franchisor and are non-negotiable during approval.
Franchisor Authority Disclosure
America’s Best Franchises provides guidance and introductions. Final approval criteria, financial thresholds, and territory decisions are determined exclusively by the franchisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What services does a Bright Brothers franchise provide?
A. Bright Brothers offers exterior washing (soft washing, roof cleaning, solar panels, windows, decks, driveways), gutter cleaning and protection, and holiday lighting including permanent outdoor lighting solutions. Both residential and commercial services available.
Q. Is Bright Brothers a home-based franchise?
A. No. Franchisees need approximately 2,000–3,000 square feet of secure storage for office space, equipment, and inventory. The model is not home-based but does feature simple operations with minimal staffing requirements.
Q. What is Contractor Nation and how does it support franchisees?
A. Contractor Nation is a 40-year-old, $1 billion contractor support network founded by Larry Janesky. Bright Brothers franchisees access this infrastructure including a 120-member marketing department, recruiting assistance, operational support, and the 90-module School of Entrepreneurship.
Q. How large are Bright Brothers territories?
A. Each territory includes approximately 200,000 population with a minimum of 50,000 qualified households (income $100,000+). Multi-territory development agreements are available with discounted franchise fees.
Next Steps
By submitting this form, you confirm that you meet the liquid capital requirement of $50,000 established by the franchisor.
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