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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Signature Landscape Lighting vs Earth Graphics including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $69,000 - $89,000 | $35,050 - $40,250 |
Franchise Fee | $45,000 - $75,000 | $23,000 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1995 | 1987 |
Year Franchised | 2001 | 0 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | Yes/No | -/- |
Inventory | Yes/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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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. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
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.
Earth Graphics is able to provide landscape solutions for any size site, any design need or issue on either new or existing residential and commercial properties. No project is too small or too large - we can create small garden spaces to full master plans, and we do this all on site, the very same day! As professional designers, we provide more than just a pretty blueprint. With our experience and ability, we are able to give you function and beauty in a plan while keeping budget in mind. Your good ideas or wish-list, bounced off an experienced designer and blended together into a creative, unique and comprehensive plan, is absolutely the best prescription for a great landscape.