ComputerXplorers vs Lightbridge Academy Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
ComputerXplorers Franchise
Lightbridge Academy Franchise
Investment $54,000 - And Up$549,228 - $5,054,735
Franchise Fee $20,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 10%7%
Advertising Fee 1%+ 1%2%
Year Founded -1997
Year Franchised -2011
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
ComputerXplorers Franchise
Lightbridge Academy Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
ComputerXplorers Franchise
Lightbridge Academy Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
ComputerXplorers Franchise
Lightbridge Academy Franchise
Training -On-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
 
ComputerXplorers Franchise
Lightbridge Academy Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About ComputerXplorers

ComputerXplorers offers a home-based franchise that allows you to own, manage and market a 21st century business designed to meet children's technology education needs. 

ComputerXplorers is part of the world's largest franchised network providing fun and engaging quality technology and computing education for children from the age of 3 to 13 (EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3). Each ComputerXplorers business in the UK is independently owned and operated. ComputerXplorers operates across the UK in the South and South West of the country as well as the Midlands, the London area, the North of England and Scotland and Wales.

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.

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