Eye Level vs Lightbridge Academy Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Eye Level vs Lightbridge Academy including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Eye Level Franchise
Lightbridge Academy Franchise
Investment $52,318 - $121,650$549,228 - $5,054,735
Franchise Fee $5,000$40,000
Royalty Fee $32-$36/subject/mo.7%
Advertising Fee $1/subject/mo.2%
Year Founded 19761997
Year Franchised 19912011
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Eye Level Franchise
Lightbridge Academy Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Eye Level Franchise
Lightbridge Academy Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
Equipment No/No-/Yes
Inventory No/No-/Yes
Receivables No/No-/Yes
Payroll No/No-/Yes

Training & Support
 
Eye Level Franchise
Lightbridge Academy Franchise
Training All of our franchisees go through our seven-day training program prior to their location's opening, during which they learn about: * The principles of the Eye Level program * Effective marketing of their Eye Level learning center * The Eye Level Global Dream System * Eye Level Math, English Curriculum * Diagnostic testing and parent consulting * Learning center operations * Devising solid business plans * And moreOn-The-Job Training: 28 hours Classroom Training: 128 hours Additional Training: Ongoing
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of Employees Required to Run: 32


Expansion Plans
 
Eye Level Franchise
Lightbridge Academy Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Eye Level

Eye Level, a supplemental education and enrichment program, offers a teaching philosophy and education method where self-directed learning, individualized academic coaching, and critical thinking are at the core of helping children improve and excel in their academic pursuits. Daekyo America Franchise History Daekyo was founded in South Korea in 1976 by Young Joong Kang, PhD. Over the next 20 years, Dr. Kang's fresh approach to supplemental education would transform the industry. By 1999, Daekyo was the most recognized education brand in South Korea. Daekyo began franchising in the United States in 1991. Eye Level has more than 190 centers in the U.S., and more than 780 additional locations throughout the world.

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#95 in Gator's Top franchises.
#184 in Franchise 500 for 2020.


About Lightbridge Academy

If you're looking to make a difference in the world, in your town and in our future, Lightbridge Academy provides a way to do it, while owning a great business. Tap into this growing, $40 billion industry with a company that will be with you from the moment you become a franchisee - from real estate selection through opening your center and beyond.
Lightbridge Academy franchises offers programs for children from six weeks to six years old, including after-school enrichment and summer programs.
Each school is a licensed childcare, with staff trained in early childhood education or childhood development.

Veteran Incentives   10% off franchise fee
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#234 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#143 in Franchise 500 for 2021.