Experience is helpful, but not necessary. You are allowed to hire a director with educational experience who will operate the business along with you. It is more important that you have a strong business acumen or prior experience managing or running a business. Our extensive training program will provide all the information you need to operate your center.
Detailed financial performance can be found in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 |
| Initial Training | $20,000-40,000 |
| Center Development Fee | $40,000 |
| Background Checks and Asset Verification | $1,000 - 2,000 |
| Lease Deposit | $44,333 - 87,500 |
| Leasehold Improvements | Varies |
| Lease Guaranty Set-up Fee | $0 - 20,000 |
| Lease Guaranty Payment | $0 - 2,900 |
| Equipment, Fixtures & Furniture | $241,000 - 288,500 |
| Permits & Licenses | $400-1,000 |
| Signs | $18,000 - 24,000 |
| Prepaid Insurance Premium | $4,000-6,750 |
| Pre-Launch Advertising | $24,000 |
| Initial Promotional Materials | $2,500 |
| Training | $1,000-5,000 |
| Professional Fees | $15,000-25,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | $130,000-175,000 |
| Total | $581,233 - 784,150 |
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 |
| Initial Training | $20,000-40,000 |
| Center Development Fee | $40,000 |
| Background Checks and Asset Verification | $1,000-2,000 |
| Real Estate Aquisition, Construction Costs and Loan Fees | $1,850,000-4,000,000 |
| Equipment, Fixtures & Furniture | $241,000 - 288,500 |
| Permits & Licenses | $400-1,000 |
| Signs | $18,000-24,000 |
| Prepaid Insurance Premium | $4,000-6,750 |
| Pre-Launch Advertising | $24,000 |
| Initial Promotional Materials | $2,500 |
| Training | $1,000-5,000 |
| Professional Fees | $200,000-400,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | $130,000-175,000 |
| Total | $2,571,900 - 5,048,750 |
The size of your facility, whether it is a fit-up or a built-to-suit, as well as other variables, affect this estimate.
Addition investments are available for leased and purchased Multi-Units. Please contact the Franchise Development for more information.
Many alternatives are available to franchisees from taking out a conventional loan to leveraging your retirement savings. We work with potential franchise owners to obtain the right financing for their investment. We can connect you with trusted lenders who know the franchise business and are comfortable with Lightbridge Academy's business model.
First six months: 4 percent of gross revenues
After month seven: 7 percent of gross revenues
There is also a 2 percent contribution to the Lightbridge Academy Brand Fund, which goes toward brand level advertising, marketing and development programs for the Lightbridge Academy business.
We will provide the information and resources you need to help you identify the best site for your new center. Location is critical to the success of any center, so our experts will support you, provide detailed research to supplement your local research and to assist throughout the entire site selection process.
The process typically takes from 24 to 30 months. You'll be involved every step of the way and we'll help you make good use of your time by learning the business, completing your training and beginning your local area marketing.
Lightbridge Academy provides 177 hours of training through in-classroom teaching, webinars and hands-on instruction in an operating child care center. Our training program exceeds the industry standard, underscoring our Circle of Care commitment to franchisees. You will be provided with the instruction necessary to understand our culture, programs, procedures and curriculum. This takes place once you identify your site, throughout the construction process and stretches all the way to opening day.
Lightbridge Academy offers a unique Circle of Care, in which the needs of parents are as important as the care and education of their children. Lightbridge Academy serves children from six weeks of age through Kindergarten.
