Lightbridge Academy

$LAGCF500 #129
CategoryChildren's Businesses
SubcategoryChildcare
Locations92
Franchisee Count170
Franchise Fee$50,000
Item 7 Low$834,868
Item 7 Midpoint$1,122,302
Item 7 High$1,409,735
Royalty Fees7% of Gross Revenues.
Ad / Brand Fund3%
Sold Not Open133
ParentLightbridge Holdings Group, Inc.
Founded2010
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business25
Began Franchising2011
HQIselin, NJ
Executives14
Main Phone(732) 980-1900
FDD IssuedApril 10, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Lightbridge Academy offers franchises for the operation of early learning and childcare centers serving infants (6 weeks and up), toddlers, preschool and kindergarten age children, as well as summer camps for school age children, before care, after care and back-up care.

Franchisees must use a specified Computer System estimated to cost approximately $46,000 initially, with ongoing software subscription services totaling about $980 per month. They are also required to maintain and update their systems and use Lightbridge email addresses for business communications.

Lightbridge Academy offers franchises for the operation of early learning and childcare centers serving infants (6 weeks and up), toddlers, preschool and kindergarten age children, as well as summer camps for school age children, before care, after care and back-up care.

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