Training

NiteLites franchise provides a structured training program to support franchisees in launching and operating their business effectively. The training components include:

1. Initial Training Program
   Before the franchise opens, NiteLites requires the franchisee (or their Designated Manager) and one assistant to complete an initial training program. This program lasts approximately one week and includes around 35 hours of classroom and on-the-job instruction. Topics covered include administration, operations, sales and marketing, financial controls, and maintaining quality standards. This training is conducted at one of the franchisor’s facilities—either in Ft. Myers, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; or Cincinnati, Ohio. Although there is no tuition fee, franchisees must cover their own travel, lodging, meals, and related expenses.
2. Refresher and Ongoing Training
   NiteLites may require franchisees to attend additional refresher courses or seminars over time. Participation in these sessions is at the franchisee’s expense, and the franchisor may charge a fee for attendance. These trainings are intended to update the franchisee on operational practices and maintain system-wide quality standards.
3. Operations Assistance Post-Opening
   For the first three days after the franchise opens, a representative from NiteLites is provided on-site at the franchised location to offer guidance and support with operations, at no cost to the franchisee. Additional operational assistance may be available upon request, subject to the franchisor's discretion and at the franchisee’s expense.

Territory Protection

NiteLites offers its franchisees a defined Protected Territory within which no other NiteLites franchise will be established, provided the franchisee is in compliance with the agreement. This territory is outlined in Exhibit B of the franchise agreement and is based on demographic data, typically U.S. Census figures.

While the franchisee is protected from internal franchise competition within this area, the territory grant is non-exclusive. The franchisor retains the right to compete within the Protected Territory through alternate distribution channels such as e-commerce or retail outlets, and it does not provide compensation if sales occur through these means within the franchisee’s area.

Additionally, failure to meet required sales levels for two consecutive years may result in a reduction of the territory size. Despite these conditions, the franchisor does not unilaterally alter the territory unless specifically allowed in the agreement.