Lightbridge Academy
Lightbridge Franchise Co. LLC
Company Information
116 Grand Street, 2nd FloorIselin, NJ 08830
We are a New Jersey limited liability company formed on November 16, 2010 and maintain our principal business address at 116 Grand Street, 2nd Floor, Iselin, New Jersey 08830. We do business under our corporate name. We offer and sell franchises for the operation of Centers under the 'Lightbridge Academy' mark. We started offering franchises for the same type of business you will be operating in January, 2011. From 2011 through June 2014, we offered franchises under the trade name 'Rainbow Academy'. Beginning in October, 2014, we required existing franchisees to cease operating under the trade name 'Rainbow Academy' and begin operating under the trade name 'Lightbridge Academy'. We have never offered franchises in any other line of business. We currently do not operate any Lightbridge Academy Centers however one of our affiliates operates Lightbridge Academy Centers.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
4/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
1/10
Summary of potential earnings
$967,049 / unit
Average Revenue During 2020Child-Related
Franchise System Development
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Distribution of Lightbridge Academy Franchisee
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $331,000 Maximum: $459,900
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $1,067,233 Maximum: $3,120,400
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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