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Outdoor Lighting Perspectives

Residential landscape, architectural, holiday, and hospitality lighting

Investment

$179,000

Initial Franchise Fee

$59,500

Units

137

Growth Rate

+23.4%

Overview About Investment Territories Support Operations Ranking History

Overview

Industry Home Improvement
Founded 1995
Franchising Since 1998
Parent Company Empower Brands Franchising LLC
Leadership Justin Mayer, President
# of Employees at HQ 80

Units and Growth Chart

About Outdoor Lighting Perspectives

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives has been fulfilling promises on beautiful outdoor lighting business displays for homes, businesses, hospitality buildings, and countless other properties since 1995. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives was formerly known as Lightscapes. The company, which began to franchise in 1998, was born out of Lightscapes with its experience in the outdoor lighting market.

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives is one of the best lights businesses around with its outdoor living brand. This franchise is at the forefront of the outdoor lighting franchise industry, with more than 85 locations and over 100,000 professional outdoor lighting installations.

Why You May Want to Start an Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Franchise

For years, quality outdoor and landscape lighting has been expensive and difficult to install. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives is out to change that. The business has built a new platform and a philosophy of all-inclusive outdoor lighting out of the shadows, away from being the traditional standard and into the mainstream.

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives offers more affordable lighting options and warranties on their products. With LED technology and higher quality fixtures to attempt to ensure that customer's dreams are built to last, each customer gets a free, custom lighting design from one of their lighting professionals. They consider everything from the landscape to the mood, creating a cohesive design that fits the client's personal style.  

The franchise is running on a multi-service model offering services in residential landscape lighting, hospitality lighting, and holiday lighting, all under one roof. With additional streams of business, you may be able to work year-round, which is unique for the outdoor lighting and landscaping industry. 

What Might Make an Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Franchise a Good Choice?

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives is a leader in the lighting sector. If you choose to open an Outdoor Lighting Perspective franchise, you may be jumping in with an established brand that can teach you how to maximize your efforts.

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives typically offers a protected territory, meaning that your franchise may be in a location where no other Outdoor Lighting Perspectives franchises will compete with you for customers. With the franchise's brand name backing you, your franchise can shine a light on the customers in your area. 

You should ensure that you are financially stable enough to absorb the costs of an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include royalty, advertising, and potential renewal fees. 

How to Open an Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Franchise

To get started with the Outdoor Lighting Perspectives team, you can request franchise information with an inquiry form. Potential franchisees can speak with one of the representatives and review the Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Franchise Disclosure Document. Then you can set up a time to meet with the Outdoor Lighting Perspectives team and sign an agreement, becoming a franchisee.

You can start your business pretty soon after coming home from a multi-day training at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives corporate headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. Before long, you'll be lighting up your neighborhood with Outdoor Lighting Perspectives. 

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $59,500
Initial Investment $179,000 - $222,200
Net Worth Requirement $100,000
Cash Requirement $50,000
Royalty Fee 7%
Ad Royalty Fee 1.5%
Technology Fee to $5K
Term of Agreement 7 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable? Yes
Financing Third Party
Veterans Incentive 15% off franchise fee

Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training 31 hours
Classroom Training 67 hours

Ongoing Support

Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing

Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

Is absentee ownership allowed? No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? No
Can this franchise be run part time? No
# of employees required to run 1-3
Are exclusive territories available? Yes

Ranking History

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

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Updated: December 12th, 2022