Lightbridge Academy: Ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500

January 18, 2024

Lightbridge Academy has earned a valued spot in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 as a top daycare franchise! Gigi Schweikert, CEO of Lightbridge Academy, expressed the team’s honor, anticipating further growth by welcoming new communities and families into their Circle of Care. The most competitive year yet, Entrepreneur’s ranking considered various factors including franchise size, growth, and financial strength. The editorial team assessed over 150 data points, assigning cumulative scores to franchises, and the top 500 with the highest scores are listed in the Franchise 500. Lightbridge Academy’s inclusion reflects its commitment to excellence in the evolving child care franchise space.

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