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OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES

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.

141locations
$181K–$227K
Since 2004
ServicesGlen Allen, VAEmpower Brands Franchising, LLCwww.outdoorlightingfranchise.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$59,500
Initial Investment
$180,700 – $226,500
Royalty Rate
7.00%
Brand Fund
1.50%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$1,125 – $1,725

7% royalty (greater of 7% gross revenue or $1,400/mo min after month 12) + 1.5% national branding & marketing + $300/mo digital marketing + $350/mo bookkeeping + $250/mo software license + $225/mo CRM license

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$770,468
Median Gross Revenue
$525,654
Top Quartile Revenue
$1,673,638
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$227,170
Average Net Profit
$172,902
Average Gross Profit
$473,840

Data Based On: 76 Outdoor Lighting Perspectives franchisees that were operational during the 12 Months Ending September 30, 2025 (for Gross Revenue data). For profit data, the sample consists of 55 Reporting Franchisees operating for at least two years as of December 31, 2024.

* Average Gross Revenue: Taken directly from the 'Totals' row of the 'All Operational Franchisees' table on page 2. Verified by calculating a weighted average of the quartile averages: (19 * $1,673,638 + 19 * $748,815 + 19 * $432,250 + 19 * $227,170) / 76 = $770,468.25, which closely matches the reported total average. Median Gross Revenue: Taken directly from the 'Totals' row of the 'All Operational Franchisees' table on page 2. Revenue Top Quartile: Taken as the 'Average' for the 'Top Quartile' from the 'All Operational Franchisees' table on page 2. Revenue Bottom Quartile: Taken as the 'Average' for the 'Bottom Quartile' from the 'All Operational Franchisees' table on page 2. Average Gross Profit: Taken from the 'Gross Profit Margin' dollar amount in the 'REVENUE MINUS COGS AND CERTAIN MARKETING & OPERATING EXPENSES' table on page 4, which is for 55 Reporting Franchisees. Average Net Profit: Taken from 'Total Revenue Less Cost of Goods Sold and Certain Required Marketing & Operating Expenses' in the table on page 4 ($172,902). This represents Gross Profit minus listed operating expenses before other unlisted expenses, taxes, or interest. Best Guess Profit Range: Estimated based on the 'REVENUE MINUS COGS AND CERTAIN MARKETING & OPERATING EXPENSES' table on page 4, for 55 Reporting Franchisees with an average revenue of $818,812. The `best_guess_profit_high` is set to the 'Average Net Profit' of $172,902. For `best_guess_profit_low`, the minimum gross profit margin from the 'Bottom Third' (47.5%) in the 'GROSS PROFIT MARGIN' table on page 6 was applied to the average revenue ($818,812 * 0.475 = $388,935.7). Then, the total 'Certain Marketing & Operating Expenses' ($300,937 from page 4) were subtracted: $388,935.7 - $300,937 = $87,998.7.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $770,468

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OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES Franchise Analysis

Picture neighborhoods aglow with custom architectural and holiday lighting, a service niche that's quietly exploding as homeowners crave outdoor ambiance year-round. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, franchising since 2004 under Empower Brands, delivers this through protected territories under 1M population, blending design, install, and maintenance. Item 19 unveils revenue stats that punch above its 141-unit size, yet low terminations hint at stability—but those frequent transfers and fee stack raise the question: steady shine or hidden shadows?

Item 7 lays out a mid-range entry: $59,500 franchise fee within a $180,700-$226,500 total investment, fitting for a home services play without massive inventory. Royalty hits 7% (or $1,400 monthly minimum post-year one), plus 1.5% brand fund, and ongoing $300 digital marketing, $350 bookkeeping, $250 software, $225 CRM—totaling over $1,300 monthly fixed beyond royalties on a $770,468 average gross (median $525,654). Item 19's estimated profits span $87,999-$172,902, implying 11-22% margins after costs, strong for seasonal services if you nail residential/commercial mix and automated controls.

System vitality shines with just 2 terminations amid 16 transfers, signaling owner mobility over distress, and 12 projected new units for growth. SBA data bolsters: 28 loans averaging $347,689 with a solid 7.1% default rate, easier financing than many services brands. For cash-flow seekers in home improvement, this model's recurring maintenance trumps one-off installs—but probe FDD Item 20 trends and validate medians against top performers to gauge your territory's glow potential.

Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES Compares

Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 75% of Home Improvement franchises
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES
Current
$181K – $227K$60K7.0%141
BUDGET BLINDS$101K – $211K$20K3.5%1,366
Koala Insulation$195K – $242K$50K6.5%333
Five Star Bath Solutions$162K – $334K$60K6.0%306
CERTA PROPAINTERS$171K – $321K$65KN/A303
FCI$184K – $249K$55K5.0%288
Home Improvement Average
64 franchises
$139K – $246K$51K6.2%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 64 Home Improvement franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES franchisees (20112025)

Total Loans
28
Average Loan
$347,689
Total Volume
$9.7M
Default Rate
7.1%

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.

28 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

87 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
2
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
16
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
12

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES franchise ranges from $180,700 to $226,500. This includes a franchise fee of $59,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.