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America's Music School vs Lightbridge — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| America's Music School | Lightbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $259,100 | $1,067,233 |
| Total fees | 13% | 10% |
| Outlets | 59 | 73 |
| Lawsuits | 0 | 0 |
America's Music School: what their numbers say
2025 data for 9 affiliate & 47 franchised schools operating 12+ months. Average total sales $587k-$598k; net sales $557k-$567k. Not audited; historical only, no forecast.
Lightbridge: what their numbers say
62 mature centers (24+ months): avg $2.45M revenue, $373.9K EBITDA (15.3%). 46 franchised centers avg $2.39M revenue, $352.7K EBITDA (14.7%). Developing centers underperform. Grant income included.
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