Category Archives: Restaurant Lighting

Franchising… An opportunity you should consider?

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If you’re like I was, you are finding the lighting business closing in on you. The market is getting smaller, profits tougher to find and more people are fighting over scraps than ever before.

I guess I saw the writing in time and found a way to diversify by growing what has become LED Source. We are very fortunate to be leading the charge on energy efficient LED retrofits in all sorts of commercial applications. These aren’t the architectural or entertainment projects you may have been involved in for many years, but very straight forward replacement LED systems in retail, hospitality, warehouses, parking garages, office buildings, etc.

We’ve created a system that appears to be quite easy, but in reality, it just seems that way because we’ve taken the time to do it right. We’ve tied in with the top manufacturers in the world and we’ve developed training, people and tools to get the job done.

And now, by way of a very affordable and fair franchise model, we are making these tools available to not just entrepreneurs in the business world, but also our friends in the lighting industry. In fact, several of our existing and incoming franchisees are from lighting, electrical distribution and construction markets. We’ve even had some of our suppliers inquire about local or regional franchise opportunities.

We started our franchise model about two years ago, but were able to begin officially offering franchises one year ago. In that time, we’ve managed to sell more than 25 locations including a few larger area development territories. we are still processing new franchisees as well, and plan to add at least 6 or 8 locations by the end of the year.

At the same time, there are still several key markets including NY, CA, IL, WA, PA, GA, and western Canada’s hottest market, Vancouver BC. That means it’s not too late for early adopters to get in and make an impact in what is reported to become an $8 billion market within a few short years.

If you’re interested, the first steps are easy.

1) go to LED Source Application and download, then complete and email the application.

2) call me if you need to discuss the opportunity or simply have questions.

3) once your application and territory have been approved, we will send you our franchise disclosure documents (FDD). This document tells you everything you need to know about the opportunity and basically covers the small print.

4) as little as 14 days later, we can close a deal and get you on your way to training, and getting your LED Source location up and running.

While the FTC doesn’t allow us to discuss potential earnings, we can certainly talk with you concerning the opportunity and the industry you’ll serve. Also, as part of the process you will be able to talk with our existing franchisees about their experieces thus far.

In the end, we are confident you’ll understand the depth of this opportunity. Sure, maybe it’s not for everyone but if you’re at a dead end, or just looking for a new adventure in a market that’s not saturated, and early enough to make a difference, then maybe we are right for each other. Go ahead, apply!!

Marcel

Restaurants and LED Lighting

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LED Lighting provided by LED SourceSmall business owners across the country continue to look for ways to cut costs – restaurant operators are no different.  One solution that many operators have turned to is LED lighting.

LEDs are 300% more energy-efficient than compact fluorescent lighting and about 1,000% more efficient than incandescent bulbs while using up to 90% less energy to run. What this means to a business owner is that LED lamps last significantly longer than other lighting solutions, which translates to decreased maintenance costs and replacement fees. Furthermore, operators will see the savings immediately on their energy bills.

LED SourceSome restaurant operators are hesitant to switch to LEDs because they fear a drop in quality. It’s important for them to maintain the perfect intensity and color of light so that their space and food looks attractive. Thankfully, with the advancement of LED technology over the past several years, we can now match nearly every color temperature imaginable, creating both cool and warm tones. Additionally, LEDs now come with more options such as instant startup and better lighting control, including the ability to dim, a huge plus for restaurants.

LED SourceA great way to learn if you could benefit from LED lighting is to call LED Source® for an energy audit. With our new Lampinator™ mobile app, we can pull up a polished, easy-to-understand report for you within minutes, depicting your potential savings. That’s also a great time to talk with our experts about what products are available. It’s very important to work with a supplier, like LED Source®, who only sells top brand products. With the progression of the industry came tons of lesser quality lamps and applications – which could end up costing you much more in the long run.

While quality LED lighting can cost more than incandescent and fluorescent lights – requiring a higher initial investment – businesses will often see the payback in just a year or two. And business owners are further encouraged through federal tax incentives and local utility rebates that can cover anywhere between 30 to 100 percent of the cost for retrofit projects.

The bottom line is, do your research, work with experts, make wise investments and reap the benefits!

For more information on LED lighting, contact the Experts at LED Source®.

Restaurant Chain Adds LED Lighting

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LED Source® was recently featured in Pizza Marketplace for its work with Pizza Fusion, an eco-friendly pizza restaurant franchise based right here in the Sunshine State. Not only is this company environmentally responsible with the food they serve, but also in the restaurants they build. Pizza Fusion debuted a new prototype in December 2010 in Tampa and worked with LED Source® to illuminate the space with LED lighting, the most environmentally friendly lighting solution currently on the market.

LEDs do great in the restaurant space because they create a bright space that helps show off the delicious food being served all while saving energy. Operators save money on utility bills as well as maintenance costs. LED fixtures also give off no heat, so it stays cool for workers in the kitchen!

For more information about LEDs in restaurants, give us a call: 866.900.4LED (4533)

http://www.pizzamarketplace.com/article/180817/Pizza-Fusion-transitions-to-LED-Source-lighting

Using LED Lighting in Your Restaurant

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Lighting is one of the most important aspects of setting the mood in you restaurant.  If you opt for bulbs that are too harsh and bright, people think of it as a cafeteria.  Too dark and they can’t see your menu and your employees can’t see your customers.  So what do you do?

Many restaurant operators these days are turning to LED lighting, which offers a variety of fixtures to set the perfect ambiance (and save you some money in the process).

LED now offers direct replacement lamps for many of the fixtures you already have in your facility.  From small to large, LED lighting has a wide variety of styles, color temperatures and wattages available for your lighting solutions.  Plus, unlike CFL (compact fluorescent lamps) many LED lights are dimmable so you can set the exact right tone during different times of the day.  Nothing is worse than replacing everything in the house with CFLs to save money and realizing that you’re formerly romantic spot is now as bright as a park at noon!

In the back of the house, there are many overhead and task-oriented fixtures that can provide you much better energy consumption than what you’re currently using.  In an establishment that runs their lighting 20 hours a day, the savings can be significant.  Imagine saving 50 percent or more of your lighting energy costs and providing your staff with a brighter (and safer) work environment.  Productivity increases, accident rates go down, and you save energy on your electric bill.  Sounds like a no-brainer to me.

Speaking of setting the mood, wouldn’t you love to repaint your restaurant on a daily (or hourly) basis to match the vibe you’re going for?  Change the colors of the walls for special events or holidays with LED wall washing fixtures.  Transform those plain white walls into rich reds, blues, greens and millions of other colors at the push of a button.

Do you rent your space out for special occasions?  Use the LED lighting as a marketing tool to save planners time and money having to rent lighting fixtures.  We all know how busy event planners are and by providing them a solution to more than just a facility and food, you’re saving them time and money – all the more reason to continue using your facility over your competitors!

There is no one solution for lighting (or anything else) in your restaurant.  As you already know, every element has to work together to make up a great place.  LED lighting is only a small part of the equation, but by utilizing the latest technology in your restaurant you’re giving yourself yet another edge against other establishments in your area.  In these tough economic times, any solution that can bring in customers and save you on the bottom line is something to seriously consider.

For more information on LED lighting, contact the LED lighting Experts at LED Source – www.LEDsource.com