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Childrens Lighthouse Learning Centers
101 S. Jennings, # 209
Fort Worth, TX 76104-1112




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Business Description

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:  1997

Franchising Since:  1999

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

7

43.8%
Company-Owned Units:956.3%
 
Total Operating Units:
16
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:16100%In 4 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
16
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Florida2
2. Texas14

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:$1.8-2.4MM
Average Total Investment:$2000K
 
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

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
 
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
 
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, TX40 Hours
2. On-Site80 Hours
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:No
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