Signature Landscape Lighting vs NiteLites Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Signature Landscape Lighting vs NiteLites including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Signature Landscape Lighting Franchise
NiteLites Franchise
Investment $69,000 - $89,000$65,585 - $102,205
Franchise Fee $45,000 - $75,000$19,995
Royalty Fee 7%$750-3K/mo.
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19951998
Year Franchised 20012004
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Signature Landscape Lighting Franchise
NiteLites Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Signature Landscape Lighting Franchise
    NiteLites Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment Yes/NoNo/No
    Inventory Yes/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Signature Landscape Lighting Franchise
    NiteLites Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Signature Landscape Lighting Franchise
    NiteLites Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Signature Landscape Lighting

    Since 1995, Signature Landscape Lighting has been a proven industry leader with corporate expertise and knowledge of the technical qualities of light sources for residential and commercial lighting applications.

    Every Signature Lighting System is custom designed using their Precise Placement method to achieve their elegant, finished "Signature Look!" The field of lighting offered by the company includes Architectural Lighting, Landscape Lighting, Interior Lighting, Custom Integrated Design, Free Photo Quote. Inspiring Turn-Key Systems. LED Lighting Expert and Coach Lights and Fixtures.

    About NiteLites

    If you are planning on adding lighting to any outdoor space, consider the best in the business to help you get it right the first time. Whether you are looking for professional commercial outdoor lights for your business or outdoor lights to boost the curb appeal of your home, NiteLites has the turnkey solution that will handle everything. Our expert teams will always be available to help with your system with things like: the expert design and estimate phase, white-glove installation, add-ons for your expandable NiteLites system, retrofits, warranty claims, and service for years to come.

    NiteLites has been around for over 20 years and will never leave you in the dark.

     
    Outdoor lighting sales are being driven by the increasing number of homeowners seeking safety, security and aesthetics, as well as enhancement of their home's market value. This, coupled with the growing trend for people to spend more time in and around their homes, presents a great opportunity for our franchise owners to sell and service our lighting systems. Our NiteLites Franchises install high quality, energy efficient, low voltage lighting manufactured exclusively for our company to our exact specifications and feature an unconditional 5 year warranty. Furthermore, our fixtures are solid brass and copper. We go the extra mile for quality...even down to the kind of connectors we use for our wiring.