How much does a Lightbridge franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,067,233–$3,120,400, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Lightbridge franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Lightbridge scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Lightbridge franchise

Childcare Franchise · FDD 2024 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★★☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5

Investment

$1,067,233–$3,120,400

Total fees

10% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 6 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Lightbridge worth it? How it compares to 44 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	10% of sales	steeper than 67% of children's education & childcare franchises
Startup cost	from $1,067,233	pricier than 93% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 76% of children's education & childcare franchises
Closure rate	1.4% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

Benchmarked against every children's education & childcare franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

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.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

1 closure in 3 years; 6 terminations in 2023 across 50 franchised outlets

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Franchisor's framing: 62 mature centers (24+ months): avg $2.45M revenue, $373.9K EBITDA (15.3%). 46 franchised cente…

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Lightbridge franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Lightbridge franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,067,233–$3,120,400, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Lightbridge franchise owners make?: 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. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Lightbridge franchise failure rate?: 1 closure in 3 years; 6 terminations in 2023 across 50 franchised outlets
Is a Lightbridge franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Lightbridge scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 31270-202404-06 (Clean FDD 2024). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Lightbridge or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.