Children's Lighthouse vs Doodle Bugs!
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Children's Lighthouse and Doodle Bugs! are education franchises. Children's Lighthouse requires an investment of $1.1M – $8.9M while Doodle Bugs! requires $546K – $9.2M. Children's Lighthouse discloses average revenue of $1.9M; Doodle Bugs! does not report Item 19 data. Children's Lighthouse has SBA lending data on file with a 0.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Children's Lighthouse A (Top Quintile) and Doodle Bugs! D (Below Average).
| Metric | Children's Lighthouse | Doodle Bugs! |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | ATop QuintileTop Quintile | DBelow AverageBelow Average |
| Investment Range | $1.1M – $8.9M | $546K – $9.2M |
| Franchise Fee | $85K | $90K |
| Royalty Rate | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | $1.9M | N/A |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | 0.0% (63 loans) | N/A |
| Total Units | 69 | 17 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2001 | 2011 |
| FDD Year | 2024 | 2026 |
Investment Range
$1.1M – $8.9M
$546K – $9.2M
Franchise Fee
$85K
$90K
Royalty Rate
3.5%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.9M
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (63 loans)
N/A
Total Units
69
17
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2001
2011
FDD Year
2024
2026