How much revenue does a CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS franchise make?

According to the 2024 FDD, the average gross revenue for a CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS franchise is $1,941,556. The median revenue is $1,906,407.

How many CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2024 FDD, CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS has 69 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2001.

Can you get an SBA loan for a CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS franchises. Historical data shows 32 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS franchisees, with an average loan amount of $2,446,566. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS a good franchise to buy?

CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS

Children’s Lighthouse Schools franchise enables operators to run early learning schools offering premium educational childcare with academic, character-building, and social-emotional curriculums in a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children aged six weeks to 12 years old. Franchisees develop new schools through programs like Development Equity or Build-to-Suit Lease, or acquire existing ones, using the brand's trademarks, system, and proprietary programs. The business model focuses on franchising to working parents seeking high-quality, educationally enriched childcare services amid growing demand.

Locations

$1075K–$1467K

Investment

Since 2001

Franchising

ServicesFort Worth, TXwww.childrenslighthousefranchise.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$85,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$1,074,580 – $1,467,050

Low: $1,074,580High: $1,467,050

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

7.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

0.50%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$49 – $49

Item 6 of FDD

7% royalty (3.5% first 6 months) + 0.5% ad fund (up to 2%) + $49/mo software fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Data Based On: 67 franchised Childrens Lighthouse Schools open and operating for at least 18 months as of December 31, 2023

* The average gross revenue for the 'Top Third Performers' was calculated by averaging the gross revenues of 23 schools ($3,576,879 to $2,176,170). The average gross revenue for the 'Bottom Third Performers' was calculated by averaging the gross revenues of 22 schools ($1,648,866 to $757,905). These averages are used as proxies for top and bottom quartile revenues, respectively. The overall average and median gross revenues were taken directly from the text on Page 1. The document explicitly states that net income/profit/EBITDA are not reflected.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 94% of Early Childhood Education franchises
Top 10 largest franchise system in Early Childhood Education
One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Early Childhood Education

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS Current	$1.1M – $1.5M	$85K	7.0%	69
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE ACADEMY OF EARLY EDUCATION	$781K – $1.5M	$60K	7.0%	411
KIDDIE ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL CHILD CARE	$405K – $915K	$150K	7.0%	344
Jovie	$124K – $193K	$50K	5.0%	165
Lightbridge Academy	$1.1M – $3.1M	$40K	7.0%	55
Ivybrook Academy	$541K – $870K	$50K	7.0%	40
Early Childhood Education Average 17 franchises	$868K – $2.3M	$76K	6.6%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 17 Early Childhood Education franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2NC

3KS

4CA

5AL

6VA

7CO

8FL

9IL

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS franchisees (2011 – 2018)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$2,446,566

Total Volume

$78.3M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

83 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS franchise ranges from $1,074,580 to $1,467,050. This includes a franchise fee of $85,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.