Own a Business Bursting With Potential
Lantis Fireworks and Lasers USA 9101 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 105 Las Vegas, NV 89117 P 702-384-2595 F 702-869-1434 E david@fireworks-lasers.com www.fireworks-lasers.com
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Introducing an amazing opportunity. Ours is truly an amazing business. In fact, that is our business: to amaze…to entertain… to delight. Lantis* is one of the nation’s leading providers of state-ofthe-art fireworks, dazzling laser effects, and other high-tech fun and excitement. Our clients are the organizers of community celebrations, fairs and festivals…sports events, trade shows, corporate meetings…even personal occasions like weddings and anniversaries. They depend on us to provide the added dimension that will take their special events beyond “special”—to spectacular. And now you can take advantage of this dazzling opportunity. If you’re interested in launching a new business literally bursting with potential, we invite you to explore the Lantis Fireworks & Lasers franchise opportunity.
*“Lantis Fireworks and Lasers” and related logos are registered trademarks of Lantis Productions, Inc.
The sky is no limit. It’s our starting point. Create spectacular outdoor events…
And indoor extravaganzas…
Fireworks are now year ‘round entertainment—indoors and
Events producers share one overriding objective: to create
outdoors, winter and summer, at shopping malls, amusement
something bigger, better and brighter than anything the
parks and stadiums. With the development of safe, close-
audience has ever experienced before. An awe-inspiring open-
proximity shells, which produce less smoke and noise, fire-
ing. A pulse-pounding finale. An event that will outshine the
works have become a staple of rock concerts, political rallies
competition and even their own past efforts—to create a
and bowl games…and, increasingly, of indoor events as well—pageants and conventions, sales promotions and trade shows. And because today’s high-tech fireworks displays are safer than ever— and surprisingly affordable—a whole new market is opening for personal celebrations like wedding receptions, graduations and anniversary parties.
memorable, long-lasting impression on the audience. This mega-million-dollar industry is ready for the multiTM
faceted menu of Lantis magic—including custom-designed fireworks shows, state-of-the-art lasers, special lighting effects, shimmering waterscreens and dramatic projected images—choreographed and digitally programmed to synchronized music and audio tracks…and all adding up to the
This broader usage has produced explosive growth
kind of events that can mean applause for Lantis clients and
for the industry—from fireworks sales of 29 mil-
repeat business and referrals for Lantis franchise owners.
lion pounds in 1976 to 68 million pounds in 1990…to over 153 million pounds in 2000. In fact, fireworks industry sales revenue now exceeds $600 million per year. And, as a Lantis franchise owner, you’ll be uniquely positioned to take advantage of the growing popularity of pyrotechnic entertainment.
The popularity of fireworks is skyrocketing
It takes efficient sales, service and systems to build a booming business.
Proposal
Getting Started Managing Productions
Even if you have no prior experience in pyrotechnics or event planning, the tools,
Closing Sales
Generating Leads You’ll have the established
Lantis will provide comprehen-
training and guidance of the
Lantis brand—and our advertis-
Proposing Events
Lantis program can help you get
ing and marketing programs—
Initial training for Lantis fran-
started quickly and efficiently.
to support your initial efforts
chise owners will include step-
You’ll gain the benefits of our
with potential clients. In
by-step instruction in targeting,
half-century-plus of experience—
addition, we’ll help you develop
estimating and creating winning
established suppliers; state-of-
an effective local strategy using
client proposals. Support will
the-art technology and training;
integrated public relations,
also include assistance in propos-
quality control and regulatory
advertising and promotional
al development and submission,
compliance programs; marketing
materials designed to create
proposal templates for municipal-
and sales support; and training
visibility and quality leads for
ity and government contracts,
Lantis software-based lead-
in event planning, business
your business... and to keep
as well as case-by-case advice
generation and follow-up
management and administration.
that momentum building over
and assistance with especially
system.
the long term.
large or unique proposals.
sive training in targeting clients, competitive analysis, event pricing and sales presentations, as well as ongoing field support for your sales efforts. You’ll participate in our territory referral program, and you’ll be licensed to use the exclusive
Lantis will provide thorough training and ongoing support for franchise owners in obtaining the required licenses, certifications and permits; in choreographing the presentation; in contracting trained and licensed pyrotechnicians and laser artists; and in staging and executing a safe and highly entertaining presentation.
Growing Your Business Initial and ongoing training will include comprehensive support for Lantis franchise owners in such areas as credit and financial management, facilities and inventory management and logistics, sales tracking, reporting functions, human resources, supplier relationships and quality management.
Full Training, Support & Controls… the result of years of experience. Safety & Compliance Our business is ever-changing…and Lantis is committed to
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With Lantis, safety always comes first. The Lantis franchise
identifying and developing new growth opportunities—
program was designed to help you uphold the strictest safe-
opening new market segments, introducing new technolo-
ty standards and regulations in the nation. Lantis
gies, enhancing the value proposition we can offer our
franchise owners will receive both initial training, updates
clients. And we’re equally committed to providing the lead-
and a proprietary software program designed to help meet or exceed the requirements of OSHA, ATF, FAA, DOT and all
ership, training and support our franchise owners will need
state and local regulatory agencies.
as, together, we pursue these exciting opportunities.
Pyrotechnics School
Training & Support
At the Lantis Pyrotechnics School, franchise owners are
In addition to comprehensive initial training in pyrotech-
trained in safety, artistry and technical excellence.
nics, business management, sales and marketing, human
Instructors include licensed pyrotechnicians with hundreds of
resources and supplier relationships, Lantis franchise owners
shows to their credit, and franchise owners gain hands-on
will receive ongoing support that includes refresher training
experience with the choreographic possibilities offered by a
and annual conventions; periodic on-site consultations with
breathtaking variety of the world’s finest-quality shells and
Lantis field personnel; marketing and advertising programs
the latest computer-controlled firing systems.
and materials; and technical and regulatory updates.
Multimedia Event Production
Marketing & Advertising
Lantis will train franchise owners in the design and execution of digitally-choreographed displays that feature lasers,
Proposal
Whether you’re working with community groups, corporate meeting planners or special event producers, selling skills
custom lighting effects, waterscreen projection, and music,
are of paramount importance. Ongoing support for Lantis
in addition to fireworks. Franchise owners will also receive
franchise owners include the use of Lantis trademarks and
ongoing assistance in developing relationships with laser
lead-generation, sales-tracking and follow-up systems;
equipment suppliers and artists, pyrotechnicians and stage-
programs and materials for publicity, direct marketing,
hands, as well as in designing and producing large or
advertising and sales promotion; and participation in the
unique shows.
territory referral program.
It’s Showtime! Thank you for considering the Lantis franchise opportunity. Ken and I are proud of the reputation for innovation and quality that Lantis has earned in the past decades, and we are seeking individuals who are willing and able to carry on the Lantis tradition of excellence. If you’re an ambitious individual with a creative imagination…an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service…and the ability to develop and manage a businessto-business sales organization…we look forward to discussing our program with you further. Please complete and submit the enclosed Request for Information form at your earliest convenience…or give us a call today for further details. Then get ready to take your new show on the road…with Lantis Fireworks and Lasers!
David Macklin
Ken Lantis
David Macklin President Lantis Franchise Corporation
Ken Lantis was born into the fireworks business and now heads the company his father founded in 1945. His lifetime of industry experience includes an eight-year stay in the People’s Republic of China, where he was a partner in a fireworks manufacturing and exporting business…the founding of a nationwide retail fireworks business, which he grew to an eight-figure annual sales volume…and the diversification of the family business to become a leading producer of high-tech pyrotechnics and multimedia shows.
A native of Brisbane, Australia, David Macklin has more than XX years of experience in the worldwide fireworks industry – including XX years in the management of one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of high-tech and specialty fireworks. His continuing familiarity with the latest technological developments has been particularly valuable in the development of the corporate and sports/entertainment markets.