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Childrens Lighthouse Learning Centers

CHILDREN'S LIGHTHOUSE is one of the newest and brightest concepts in the child care industry in the last decade. State-of-the-art 10,000 square foot centers, with keycode entry and cameras in each room so a parent can view their child from anywhere in the world.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1994

Franchising Since:

1999

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	30	78.9%
Company-Owned Units:	8	21.1%
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Total Operating Units:	38	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	44	100%	In 4 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	44	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Texas	14
2. Florida	2

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Michigan, New York, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$500K
Cash Investment:	$275K
Total Investment:	$429.5-625.5K
Average Total Investment:	$528K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$50K
Average Franchise Fee:	$50K
On-Going Royalty:	7%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees:

25 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

10,000

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	10
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Corporate Office Ft. Worth, TX	40 Hours
2. On-Site	80 Hours

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	25 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: