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Living Lighting
 

Living lighting is a unique retail concept featuring an extensive selection of stylish lighting fixtures, lamps, outdoor lighting and accessories.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1968

Franchising Since:

  1970

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:34 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:34 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:0 0% In 0 States
Canada:34 100% In 4 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:34 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Alberta2
2. Ontario25

Registered in Following Registration States:

  

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$
Cash Investment:$80K
Total Investment:$200-375K
Average Total Investment:$287K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$25K
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:1%

Average Number of Employees:

   varies Full-time, varies Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   2,000-3,000

Preferred Sites:

   Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:20
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?No
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Promotional Items
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:N/A
General Business Experience:N/A
Specific Industry Experience:N/A
Formal Education:N/A
Psychological Profile:N/A
Personal Interview(s):N/A

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   6
U.S.:No
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:No
 
 
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