NiteLites vs Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
NiteLites Franchise
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Franchise
Investment $65,585 - $102,205$61,675 - $133,050
Franchise Fee $19,995$17,500 - $39,000
Royalty Fee $750-3K/mo.7%
Advertising Fee -1.5%
Year Founded 19981995
Year Franchised 20041998
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Renewal Fee --


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

    Training & Support
     
    NiteLites Franchise
    Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours
    Support -Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing -Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations - Franchise can be run from home.

    Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 3


    Expansion Plans
     
    NiteLites Franchise
    Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    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.

    About Outdoor Lighting Perspectives

    Landscape and architectural lighting is Outdoor Lighting Perspectives' only business, and we're proud of having the nation's largest network of outdoor lighting specialists. As the experts in our field, we charge a higher franchise fee than many of our competitors whose fees appear low but whose hidden fees often prove to be unwelcome surprises. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives' way of doing business is to treat you as a true partner who deserves clear information and the tools you need to succeed. We believe you get what you pay for - and you should know what's included in the price. That's why you'll always find us straightforward in our business practices, offering excellent value for your investment. For a list of the extensive ways we support our franchisees, check out our Return On Investment.

    Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S., Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Mexico, South America and Western Europe    

    Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee (30% off in May and November)
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    #309 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.