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Everybody loves Christmas lights, which mesmerize kids and adults alike. But those lights don't just magically appear like Santa's stocking stuffers. A lot of time and effort goes into putting together spectacular light shows. And because most homeowners don't have the time or patience to decorate their homes, Christmas Decor Inc., a holiday and event decorating service, does the job for them.
Louis Petrik, 30, heard about the franchise at the Associated Landscape Contractors of America Convention. He and his wife, Lynn, 31, liked what they saw and thought it was a great addition to their 4-year-old landscaping business, L&L Lawncare in Austin, Texas. "The demand for [holiday decorating] is there, and once it starts, it's like a rollercoaster trying to keep up with it," says Petrik.
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