Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Lightbridge Academy | KLA Schools | |
| Investment | 549228 - 5054735 | 1121000 - 5954750 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 7% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | 2% | 1.50% |
| Year Founded | 1997 | 0 |
| Year Franchised | 2011 | 0 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Lightbridge Academy | KLA Schools | |
| Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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| Lightbridge Academy | KLA Schools | |
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| Equipment | ||
| Inventory | ||
| Receivables | ||
| Payroll | ||
Training & Support |
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| Lightbridge Academy | KLA Schools | |
| Training | On-The-Job Training: 28 hours Classroom Training: 128 hours Additional Training: Ongoing | KLA provides more than four weeks of in-depth, hands-on classroom and onsite training prior to your school opening that will give you insight into the day-to-day experiences and requirements entailed in running your KLA franchise. A few topics covered during your initial training will be: * KLA Education Philosophy and Programs * Establishing and Operating the Business * School Setup * School Operations Overview * Daily Journals and Documentation * Recommended Equipment, Supplies and Furnishings |
| 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 | The support services from KLA Schools have been designed to assist each franchisee to quickly establish and assume operations of their school location and to provide the necessary tools to succeed as a KLA franchisee. Expand Contract Personnel Support Recruiting secure and knowledgeable personnel for your KLA childcare franchise is critical. We will educate you and ensure you are ready to hire the right individuals to support the success of your school. Employment Support includes: * Recruitment and Candidate Selection Process Overview * Orientation and Training of Personnel * Suggested Team Building Activities * Establishment of Personnel Policies * Evaluation of Employees * Ongoing Professional Development Expand Contract Real Estate and Design Support KLA Schools will identify the best preschool franchise site for you and will provide you with a Site Location Analysis to review. You also have the option of being delivered a turnkey educational center to start of your new venture. Real Estate and Design support includes: * Demographic Analysis * Site Selection * Lease Negotiations * School Design * Site Development * Sample Building Plans * Turnkey Solution/Center Development Agreement Expand Contract Marketing and Advertising Support As a KLA Schools franchisee, you benefit from marketing expertise that includes proven marketing plans and materials for use in your area. We will help you to locate appropriate public relations support to provide proper media exposure. We will also continue to explore and utilize new marketing technicques as ways to reach, educate and retain customers. Marketing and Advertising support includes: * Grand Opening Planning and Support * Planning for Pre-Opening Marketing Efforts * Website Solutions and Strategies (SEO, SEM, PPC) * Inquiry and Enrollment Process * Ongoing Local Advertising Support * Encouraging Community Involvement * Open House Planning |
| Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | * Grand Opening Planning and Support * Planning for Pre-Opening Marketing Efforts * Website Solutions and Strategies (SEO, SEM, PPC) * Inquiry and Enrollment Process * Ongoing Local Advertising Support * Encouraging Community Involvement * Open House Planning |
| Operations | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 32 | |
Expansion Plans |
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| Lightbridge Academy | KLA Schools | |
| US Expansion | ||
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Lightbridge Academy | |
| KLA Schools | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Lightbridge Academy | |
| KLA Schools | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Lightbridge Academy | 7% |
| KLA Schools | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Lightbridge Academy | 2% |
| KLA Schools | 1.50% |
| Year Founded | |
| Lightbridge Academy | 1997 |
| KLA Schools | 0 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Lightbridge Academy | 2011 |
| KLA Schools | 0 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Lightbridge Academy | |
| KLA Schools | |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Lightbridge Academy | |
| KLA Schools | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Lightbridge Academy | |
| KLA Schools | |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Lightbridge Academy | |
| KLA Schools | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Lightbridge Academy | |
| KLA Schools | |
| Equipment | |
| Lightbridge Academy} | |
| KLA Schools | |
| Inventory | |
| Lightbridge Academy | |
| KLA Schools | |
| Receivables | |
| Lightbridge Academy | |
| KLA Schools | |
| Payroll | |
| Lightbridge Academy | |
| KLA Schools | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Lightbridge Academy | On-The-Job Training: 28 hours Classroom Training: 128 hours Additional Training: Ongoing |
| KLA Schools | KLA provides more than four weeks of in-depth, hands-on classroom and onsite training prior to your school opening that will give you insight into the day-to-day experiences and requirements entailed in running your KLA franchise. A few topics covered during your initial training will be: * KLA Education Philosophy and Programs * Establishing and Operating the Business * School Setup * School Operations Overview * Daily Journals and Documentation * Recommended Equipment, Supplies and Furnishings |
| Support | |
| Lightbridge Academy | 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 |
| KLA Schools | The support services from KLA Schools have been designed to assist each franchisee to quickly establish and assume operations of their school location and to provide the necessary tools to succeed as a KLA franchisee. Expand Contract Personnel Support Recruiting secure and knowledgeable personnel for your KLA childcare franchise is critical. We will educate you and ensure you are ready to hire the right individuals to support the success of your school. Employment Support includes: * Recruitment and Candidate Selection Process Overview * Orientation and Training of Personnel * Suggested Team Building Activities * Establishment of Personnel Policies * Evaluation of Employees * Ongoing Professional Development Expand Contract Real Estate and Design Support KLA Schools will identify the best preschool franchise site for you and will provide you with a Site Location Analysis to review. You also have the option of being delivered a turnkey educational center to start of your new venture. Real Estate and Design support includes: * Demographic Analysis * Site Selection * Lease Negotiations * School Design * Site Development * Sample Building Plans * Turnkey Solution/Center Development Agreement Expand Contract Marketing and Advertising Support As a KLA Schools franchisee, you benefit from marketing expertise that includes proven marketing plans and materials for use in your area. We will help you to locate appropriate public relations support to provide proper media exposure. We will also continue to explore and utilize new marketing technicques as ways to reach, educate and retain customers. Marketing and Advertising support includes: * Grand Opening Planning and Support * Planning for Pre-Opening Marketing Efforts * Website Solutions and Strategies (SEO, SEM, PPC) * Inquiry and Enrollment Process * Ongoing Local Advertising Support * Encouraging Community Involvement * Open House Planning |
| Marketing | |
| Lightbridge Academy | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
| KLA Schools | * Grand Opening Planning and Support * Planning for Pre-Opening Marketing Efforts * Website Solutions and Strategies (SEO, SEM, PPC) * Inquiry and Enrollment Process * Ongoing Local Advertising Support * Encouraging Community Involvement * Open House Planning |
| Operations | |
| Lightbridge Academy | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 32 |
| KLA Schools | |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Lightbridge Academy | |
| KLA Schools | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Lightbridge Academy | |
| KLA Schools | |
| International Expansion | |
| Lightbridge Academy | |
| KLA Schools | |