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NITELITES
NiteLites franchises sell superior-quality LED lighting products and services, and design and install architectural and landscaping illumination products for upscale homeowners and commercial enterprises. Franchisees operate from a home office or similar location with small inventory storage, following the franchisor's standardized system. The franchisor supports franchisees with a start-up kit, national call center for scheduling, and supplies through an affiliate.
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Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 2% of wholesale product purchases marketing fund + 5% local advertising + $750/mo call center + $400 every 6 months internet marketing + $750/mo + $150/mo per $100k gross sales accounting service
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Key Insights
- Lower investment than 85% of Home Improvement franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NITELITES Current | $75K – $150K | $20K | 5.0% | 7 |
| BUDGET BLINDS | $101K – $211K | $20K | 3.5% | 1,355 |
| Koala Insulation | $195K – $242K | $50K | 6.5% | 333 |
| That 1 Painter | $97K – $137K | $59K | 6.0% | 315 |
| FCI | $202K – $283K | $55K | 5.0% | 309 |
| Five Star Bath Solutions | $162K – $334K | $60K | 6.0% | 306 |
Home Improvement Average 68 franchises | $143K – $255K | $50K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 68 Home Improvement franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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6 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
One case involving a former franchisee for breach of contract and misuse of confidential information and trademarks.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a NITELITES franchise ranges from $75,000 to $150,000. This includes a franchise fee of $19,995. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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