Source: FranopolisLightbridge Academy
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor was formed on November 16, 2010 as a New Jersey limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor’s parent company, Lightbridge Holdings Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation was formed on May 17, 2021.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The Franchisor is Lightbridge Franchise Company, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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We are a New Jersey limited liability company formed on November 16, 2010
Our parent company, Lightbridge Holdings Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Holdings”) was formed on May 17, 2021.
Source NotesThe Franchisor is Lightbridge Franchise Company, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tenant leasehold improvements | $0 to $1,200,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Tenant Leasehold Improvements (Note 14) $0 $1,200,000 |
| Single leased Center total | $834,868 to $1,409,735 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Total $834,868 $1,409,735 |
| Single purchased Center total | $5,801,350 to $8,122,575 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Total $5,801,350 $8,122,575 |
| Single leased Center total including leasehold improvements | $834,868 to $2,609,735 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Total $834,868 $2,609,735 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Royalty
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7% of Gross Revenues. The royalty fee is reduced to 4% of Gross Revenues during the first six (6) months your Center is open for business.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
- Up to 3% of Gross Revenues ... Currently 2% of Gross Revenues.
View Disclosed Terms
Up to 3% of Gross Revenues ... Currently 2% of Gross Revenues.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Training Fee | You must also pay a non - refundable initial training fee of $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Center Development Fee - Second through Fifth Centers under Multi-Unit Operator Agreement | If you are executing a Multi - Unit Operator Agreement, the Center Development Fee for the second through fifth Centers is reduced to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Enroll 360 | $ 400 - $ 550 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Lease Guaranty Payment | $20,000 initial fee, and 6% of the annual lease obligation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Training Fee for Existing Franchisees Opening Additional Centers | For existing franchisees in good standing opening additional Centers, the training fee will be reduced to a sum between $20,000 and $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Advertising Cooperative | Not Assessed at this time . As determined by the cooperative, up to 2% of Gross Revenues | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Transfer Fee | Transfer 25% of our initial franchise fee at the time of the transfer ; however if we (a) introduce the transferee or (b) if the transferee is an existing center employee, 10% of the sales price | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Non-Compliance Fee | Our fee at the time of non - compliance , which are currently between $1,500 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Initial Training - Additional Attendees | $2,000 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Background Checks and Asset Verification | The background check fee and asset verification fee for each person signing the franchise agreement is between $1,000 and $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Revenues. The royalty fee is reduced to 4% of Gross Revenues during the first six (6) months your Center is open for business. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Regional/Local Training | Up to $ 500 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Multi-Unit Training | Franchisees opening their third Center must attend Multi - Unit Training with their Regional Managers, at a cost of $500.00 per person, per day, plus travel expenses. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| QuickBooks Enterprise | $325 per seat | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Renewal | 10% of our initial franchise fee at the time of Renewal | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Advertised Telephone Number | $10 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Late Reporting Fee | 12% of the last Royalty payment made. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Brand Development Fund | Up to 3% of Gross Revenues ... Currently 2% of Gross Revenues. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Technology Fee | $400 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Mobile Tablet Service and Support | $90 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Minimum Local Advertising Expenditure | Minimum of $6,000 per quarter | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Additional Owners Track Training | If that occurs, such franchisee will be charged a fee of up to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Center Management Fee | you must pay us 10% of the Center’s monthly Gross Revenues. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Late Crisis Notification Fee | $5,000 per occurrence plus $500 per day, beginning on the second day. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Transfer of Multi-Unit Operating Agreement | $5,000; however if we (a) introduce the transferee or (b) if the transferee is an existing center employee, 10% of the sales price. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesThe franchisor requires that you (or, if you are an entity, your Operating Principal) personally participate in the operation of the Center.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 51 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesWe require that you (or, if you are an entity, your Operating Principal) personally participate in the operation of the Center.
Territory
SourcesYou will not receive any territory protection and your “Territory” will only consist of the Approved Location for your Lightbridge Academy Center.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYou will not receive any territory protection and your “Territory” will only consist of the Approved Location for your Lightbridge Academy Center.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Training & Support
SourcesYou must open your Lightbridge Academy Center for business within 38 months from the date you sign the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesYou must open your Lightbridge Academy Center for business within 38 months from the date you sign the Franchise Agreement.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2023
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55 | 18 | 73 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 66 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 50 55 +5
Company Owned 2023 17 18 +1
SourcesTotal Outlets 2023 67 73 +6
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The current franchisor was formed on November 16, 2010 as a New Jersey limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor’s parent company, Lightbridge Holdings Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation was formed on May 17, 2021.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The Franchisor is Lightbridge Franchise Company, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We are a New Jersey limited liability company formed on November 16, 2010
Our parent company, Lightbridge Holdings Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Holdings”) was formed on May 17, 2021.
Source NotesThe Franchisor is Lightbridge Franchise Company, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company.
03Disclosed Legal Proceedings
This FDD reports no litigation that requires disclosure under Item 3.
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Source NotesNo litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
11Support, Training And Advertising
You must open your Lightbridge Academy Center for business within 38 months from the date you sign the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesYou must open your Lightbridge Academy Center for business within 38 months from the date you sign the Franchise Agreement.
12Territory
You will not receive any territory protection and your “Territory” will only consist of the Approved Location for your Lightbridge Academy Center.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesYou will not receive any territory protection and your “Territory” will only consist of the Approved Location for your Lightbridge Academy Center.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
No patents or patent applications are material to the franchise.
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Source NotesNo patents or patent applications are material to the franchise.
15Owner Participation
The franchisor requires that you (or, if you are an entity, your Operating Principal) personally participate in the operation of the Center.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 51 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesWe require that you (or, if you are an entity, your Operating Principal) personally participate in the operation of the Center.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
You may use your Lightbridge Academy Center only to provide learning, recreational and childcare services and activities in accordance with the System, and to sell merchandise which is approved by the franchisor in advance.
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Source NotesYou may use your Lightbridge Academy Center only to provide learning, recreational and childcare services and activities in accordance with the System, and to sell merchandise which is approved by us in advance.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
You have the right to renew the franchise for 2 additional 5-year terms, if you meet certain requirements.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 53 · Item 17 · View Source
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Source NotesYou have the right to renew the franchise for 2 additional 5-year terms, if you meet certain requirements.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it currently does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 61 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not currently use any public figure to promote our franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2023, the FDD reports 55 franchised locations and 18 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 66 · Item 20 · View Source
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21Franchisor Financial Statements
The franchisor’s financial reporting year ends on December 31st.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 70 · Item 21 · View Source
Exhibit B contains the franchisor’s audited financial statements covering 2023, 2024, 2025. These statements describe the franchisor’s finances, not a franchise owner’s earnings.
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Our fiscal year end is December 31st.
Source NotesAttached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit B are our audited financial statements as of December 31, 2023, December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025.
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