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Lightbridge vs Apex Fun Run — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| Lightbridge | Apex Fun Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $1,067,233 | $94,000 |
| Total fees | 10% | 10% |
| Outlets | 73 | 131 |
| Lawsuits | 0 | 1 |
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.
Apex Fun Run: what their numbers say
27 franchisees in 70 territories disclosed. Mean EBITDA $197,384 (21.5%). Median EBITDA $151,228 (23.4%). 44% met/exceeded mean EBITDA.
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