Childrens Lighthouse Franchising Co.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Child-care services
Number of Locations: 29
Total Investment: $440.6K - 3.04M
Founded: 1996
Began Franchising: 1999
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2010 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $440,600 - $3,040,000
Franchise Fee: $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $300,000
Operations
17% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 4 weeks. At franchisee's location: 4 weeks. Unlimited training for the first year
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,