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| Brand | Children's Lighthouse Education Remove | The Goddard School Education Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $1.1M – $8.9M | $903K – $8.5M |
Liquid capital | $275K – $333K | $100K – $275K |
Franchise fee | $85K | $135K |
Royalty rate | 3.5% | 7.0% |
Ad fund rate | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $1.9M | $3.4M |
Median gross sales | $1.9M | N/A |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | $498K |
Earnings metric | Not classified | EBITDA |
| Risk | ||
Rating | ATop Quintile | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 26 / 100 | 47 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 0.0% | 3.4% |
SBA loans on record | 63 | 538 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 69 | 627 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 20 | 15 |
Renewal term (years) | 10 | 5 |
Initial training (hrs) | 120 | 105 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 86 | 100 |
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