Key Numbers
92
Total units open
11
Units opened last year
2
Units closed last year
11
Net unit growth
Lightbridge Franchise
Child Services & Education 2026 FDD Analysis
Est. 2010 (16+ years)
Item 19 Available
Data extracted from Lightbridge Franchise Company, LLC's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial Investment Range
$834,868 to $2,609,735 (leased); $5,801,350 to $8,122,575 (purchased)
Franchise Fee
$50,000
Royalty Rate
7% of Gross Revenues (4% for first 6 months)
Ad Fund Contribution
Up to 3% of Gross Revenues (currently 2%)
Term Length
15 years
Number of Units (current)
92 total (68 franchised, 24 company-owned)
Quick Verdict
Lightbridge Franchise Company, LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale child services concept.
✓ Strengths
- Discloses Item 19 financial performance
Key FDD Facts
FreeInitial Investment
$835K - $8.1M
Item 7 — see full financial breakdown
86th percentile | 145% above the Child Services & Education industry average
Royalty Fee
7%
Item 6 — as reported in 2026 FDD · + 2% ad fund
Years in Business
16+ years
Item 1 — Founded 2010
Item 19 (Earnings Claims)
Disclosed
Financial performance data available in FDD
Item 19 Median Revenue ✓
$2.6M
Based on 62 units · 2025 calendar year
Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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AI Due Diligence Findings
PremiumIndustry Benchmarks
vs 147 Child Services & Education peersInitial InvestmentHigher than 86% of peers
Franchise FeeHigher than 64% of peers
System Size (Units)Higher than 65% of peers
Child Services & Education Industry Averages
Avg Investment
$340,868 – $1,452,170
Avg Franchise Fee
$46,035
Avg System Size
138 units
Franchises Analyzed
147
How Lightbridge Franchise Company, LLC stacks up against direct competitors
| Lightbridge Franchise Company, LLC | PRIMROSE SCHOOL FRANCHISING SPE, LLC Similar price | N Zone Sports of America, LLC Biggest system | UATP Management, LLC Top-rated in category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry: Child Services & Education | ||||
| Franchise fee | $50K | $50K | $45K | $100K |
| Total investment | $835K–$8.1M | $743K–$8.0M | $1K–$5.5M | $2.9M–$5.4M |
| Royalty | 7% | 7% | 8% | 7% |
| Total units | 68 | 557 | 6,178 | 202 |
| Item 19? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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