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Buy a Children’s Lighthouse Franchise

Children’s Lighthouse is a Fort Worth, Texas-based leader in educational childcare since 1994, operating premium early learning centers for infants through school-age children (6 weeks to 12 years) with a proprietary S.T.R.E.A.M.-based curriculum emphasizing reading, math, and character development. As a family-owned franchisor with 30+ schools across multiple states and 30% multi-unit owners, it offers build-to-suit or leased models for semi-absentee leadership, delivering stable enrollment via values-driven care and technology-enhanced operations in the $60B+ U.S. childcare market.

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Why buy a Children’s Lighthouse Franchise?

Proven model yields high retention/margins in recession-resistant sector, with scalable real estate ownership and comprehensive support for lasting family impact.

Children’s Lighthouse Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1997

    • Franchising Since

      2001

    • New Startup Cost

      $1,074,580 – $1,467,050

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $60,000 – $85,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $35,000

      controlling-interest transfer; $15,000 non-controlling

    • Royalty Fee

      3.5–7%

      of Gross Revenue; 3.5% first 6 months, 7% thereafter

    • Marketing Fee

      0.50%

      of Gross Revenue; currently 0.5%, up to 2%

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      69

    • New Units Opened *

      2

    • Units Transferred *

      2

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $1,941,556

    * Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

Children’s Lighthouse – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Franchisees receive 120 hours of training (80 classroom, 40 on-the-job), site selection, construction guidance, staff recruitment coaching, pre/post-opening support, proprietary software, and ongoing field operations via newsletters and intranet. Royalty abatement aids first-year ramp-up.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Entrepreneurs with $400K liquid/$800K net worth; business-savvy parents or investors seeking CEO-level oversight (20 hrs/week initially). Veterans save $35K on fees.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Accredited by Cognia; ranked on Entrepreneur Franchise 500 with strong satisfaction scores. Noted for 250+ years of team experience and multi-unit success.

  4. Industry / Market

    Childcare demand grows 6-8% annually to $70B+ by 2025, fueled by working parents, workforce shortages, and premium education preferences.

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