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Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative (VetFran) provides financial benefits to honorably discharged veterans seeking to open a franchise.  NiteLites is a proud member of the initiative.

Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative (VetFran) is program which provides financial benefits to honorably discharged veterans who wish to open a franchise.  VetFran is a collaboration of the International Franchise Association (IFA), The United States Department of Veteran Affairs, The Small Business Association (SBA), and the Veterans Corp.  Typically, the most significant financial benefit is a discount off of the franchise fee, from 15 – 25%.  More that 1,000 veterans have opened franchises through the initiative.   NiteLites Outdoor Lighting, a member of IFA, has elected to participate by offering a percentage discount from the normal NiteLites franchise fee. 

NiteLites is an industry leader in the low voltage outdoor landscape lighting field, and specializes in both residential and commercial installations.   NiteLites has been in business since 1998, and offers a comprehensive lighting service from lighting design, to installation, and ongoing maintenance.

NiteLites sole business is outdoor lighting systems for residential and commercial properties and their highly trained, experienced personnel are equipped to provide a custom lighting system that complements the client’s property.  NiteLites lighting systems are available for architectural lighting, landscape and garden, deck, pools and ponds, and path lighting.  Their systems can also be applied to commercial properties such as subdivision entries, clubhouses, pools, apartments, town homes, condominiums, and public facilities.

NiteLites was recently recognized by Franchise Times (March 2008 Issue) as the 7th fastest growing franchise as part of their Fast 55 franchise recognition program. That fact, coupled with the growing trend for Americans to purchase outdoor lighting systems, has led to NiteLites Franchise Systems, Inc. to expanding their operations in selected regions of the United States.  Mr. Carl Frederick, VP of Franchise Sales and Development, stated “The NiteLites franchise offer includes national brand recognition, exceptional products and service, affordable start up costs, and comprehensive training and support.  In addition, the NiteLites franchise offer includes a proven business plan.”  Exterior lighting franchises are currently available in many major cities including Las Vegas, Dallas, Fort Worth, Phoenix, San Antonio, Memphis, Boston, New Orleans, Miami, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Seattle, Hartford, Tucson, Denver, Lexington, and San Jose.