OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives franchises operate outdoor lighting design, installation, sales, and service businesses, offering architectural, landscape, seasonal, holiday, and event lighting solutions through a standardized system emphasizing quality products and high service standards. The business model involves granting franchises for protected territories typically serving populations of less than 700,000 to 999,999 people, targeting residential and commercial customers seeking professional outdoor illumination. Franchisees provide automated lighting controls, maintenance, and related services to enhance outdoor spaces.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty (greater of 7% or $1,400/mo min; 5% over $1M gross revenue) + 1.5% national branding & marketing fund + $1,125-$1,275/mo fixed fees incl. $300 digital marketing, $250 software license, ~$225 CRM, $350-$500 bookkeeping.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Financial performance data for Gross Revenue is based on 76 Outdoor Lighting Perspectives franchisees operational between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024. Profit data (Gross Profit and Net Profit) is based on 55 Reporting Franchisees open for at least two years as of December 31, 2023, as part of a benchmarking study.
* Average Gross Revenue, Median Gross Revenue, Revenue Top Quartile, and Revenue Bottom Quartile are directly from the 'All Operational Franchisees' table for the 12 Months Ending September 30, 2024 (page 2). Average Gross Profit is directly from the 'Gross Profit Margin' line in the 'REVENUE MINUS COGS AND CERTAIN MARKETING & OPERATING EXPENSES' table for the 12 Months Ending December 31, 2023 (page 4). Average Net Profit is directly from 'Total Revenue Less Cost of Goods Sold and Certain Required Marketing & Operating Expenses' in the same table. This figure ($181,928) represents profit before additional, unstated costs and expenses (e.g., depreciation, amortization, interest, taxes) as explicitly noted in the source text. To estimate the 'best_guess_profit_low' and 'best_guess_profit_high' (representing a more complete net profit after these unstated costs), an estimated range of 15% to 25% of the $181,928 profit was deducted for these additional costs. Best_guess_profit_high is calculated as $181,928 * (1 - 0.15) = $154,639. Best_guess_profit_low is calculated as $181,928 * (1 - 0.25) = $136,446.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES Current | $179K – $222K | $60K | 7.0% | 135 |
| BUDGET BLINDS | $101K – $211K | $20K | 3.5% | 1,366 |
| Koala Insulation | $195K – $242K | $50K | 6.5% | 333 |
| CERTA PROPAINTERS | $171K – $321K | $65K | N/A | 303 |
| FCI | $184K – $249K | $55K | 5.0% | 288 |
| That 1 Painter | $113K – $189K | $59K | 6.0% | 265 |
Home Improvement Average 63 franchises | $139K – $246K | $51K | 6.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 63 Home Improvement franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+21 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES franchisees (2011 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
185 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Post-termination breach of contract, trademark infringement, and non-compete enforcement against a former franchisee.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES franchise ranges from $179,000 to $222,200. This includes a franchise fee of $59,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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