Doodle Bugs! vs Children's Lighthouse
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Doodle Bugs! and Children's Lighthouse are education franchises. Doodle Bugs! requires an investment of $546K – $9.2M while Children's Lighthouse requires $1.1M – $8.9M. 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 Doodle Bugs! D (Below Average) and Children's Lighthouse A (Top Quintile).
| Metric | Doodle Bugs! | Children's Lighthouse |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | DBelow AverageBelow Average | ATop QuintileTop Quintile |
| Investment Range | $546K – $9.2M | $1.1M – $8.9M |
| Franchise Fee | $90K | $85K |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 3.5% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | $1.9M |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | 0.0% (63 loans) |
| Total Units | 17 | 69 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2011 | 2001 |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2024 |
Investment Range
$546K – $9.2M
$1.1M – $8.9M
Franchise Fee
$90K
$85K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
3.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$1.9M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
0.0% (63 loans)
Total Units
17
69
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2011
2001
FDD Year
2026
2024