Outdoor Lighting Perspectives vs Nite Time Decor Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Franchise
Nite Time Decor Franchise
Investment $61,675 - $133,050$37,500 - $74,350
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $39,000$16,900
Royalty Fee 7%5%
Advertising Fee 1.5%-
Year Founded 19951989
Year Franchised 19981999
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$2K


Business Experience Requirements

 
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Franchise
Nite Time Decor Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Sales experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Franchise
    Nite Time Decor Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables Yes/NoNo/No
    Payroll Yes/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Franchise
    Nite Time Decor 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 Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Ad slicks, National media
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

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

    Franchise can be run from home.

    10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Franchise
    Nite Time Decor Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    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.


    About Nite Time Decor

    Nite Time Decor is the world's leading provider of low-voltage landscape lighting products, information, training and support! We've been helping contractors effectively build a landscape lighting division within their companies since 1998.

     

    We started as a landscape company in Lubbock, Texas in 1986. We know "first-hand" the challenges contractors face in running their businesses, learning about and building service divisions, managing client relationships and selecting vendors. All of our experience has been beneficial in how we've built our company - giving contractors the information and products they want and need.

     

    Nite Time Decor started out as a franchise company in 1998. We transitioned out of the franchise model in 2012 but still have the training, pricing systems, business tools, and products to share with contractors who use our private-label line of landscape lighting products. Our focus has always been on creating easy-to-use SYSTEMS to help the contractor learn the landscape lighting business EFFICIENTLY, with the ability to go out and design, install and maintain lighting systems at a professional level.

     

    Contractors who choose to join our network and use our products have access to all of our systems, tools, and training.

     

    Nite Time Decor landscape lighting fixtures and transformers feature a LIFETIME WARRANTY. We warranty LED bulbs for 7 years. We know that durable, contractor-grade products are key to installing systems that operate without service issues. Plus, we go STRAIGHT TO THE FACTORY, so you get the best pricing in the industry.