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Lightbridge Academy Earns Top Franchise Honors, Poised For Growth In 2025


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Jan 21, 2025, 09:00 ET

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Lightbridge Academy Earns Top Franchise Honors, Poised For Growth In 2025
Lightbridge Academy Earns Top Franchise Honors, Poised For Growth In 2025

With New Centers Opened and 34 New Franchise Agreements Across 15 States in 2024, Lightbridge Academy Continues to Build Momentum

ISELIN, N.J., Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lightbridge Academy, The Solution for Working Families® and one of the fastest-growing early childhood education franchises with over 160 centers either open or in development, is honored to kick the year off with three prestigious award inclusions including Franchise Business Review' Franchise Satisfaction Award, ranking #179 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list, and Franchise Times Fast & Serious list. These distinguished honors reflect Lightbridge Academy's unwavering commitment to empowering its franchisees, enriching the communities it serves, and providing exceptional opportunities for families. As a proven and thriving franchise model, Lightbridge Academy continues to attract investors and operators seeking a rewarding and impactful business venture.

This is the second consecutive year that Lightbridge Academy has been awarded the Franchisee Satisfaction Award and is a testament to the brand's dedication to its franchisee partners, working in collaboration to make their businesses a success. In 2025, the brand climbed an impressive 31 spots on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list, a reflection of its exceptional achievements in growth, financial strength, stability, and brand power. Additionally, Lightbridge Academy's recognition as one of the top 40 brands on Franchise Times' Fast & Serious list underscores its remarkable systemwide sales and unit growth over the past three years, solidifying its position as a standout leader in the early childhood education franchising industry.

"We are incredibly honored to be recognized on these prestigious franchise industry rankings, a testament to the dedication of our team and the trust of the families we serve," said Gigi Schweikert, Chief Executive Officer at Lightbridge Academy. "This achievement reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional early educational child care while fostering innovation and inclusivity across our centers. As we head into 2025, we remain focused on empowering children, supporting franchisees and communities, and driving continued growth through our unwavering mission to nurture the whole child."

Accolades and Achievements in 2024

  • Lightbridge Academy's growth continued to ascend which allowed the brand to award 34 unique licenses for 43 total franchise agreements, expanding into new markets such as Phoenix, AZ, and Jacksonville, FL to name a few, while strengthening its presence in high-demand regions such as Greater D.C. and Texas.
  • The brand celebrated a significant milestone with 81 open locations, including nine grand openings across seven states, further solidifying its leadership in delivering high-quality early childhood education and child care solutions.
  • Lightbridge Academy earned prestigious industry accolades in 2024, ranking #210 on Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500, #56 on Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion list, #103 on the 2024 Inc. Regionals: Northeast list, #274 on the Franchise Times Top 400, and #2508 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies.
  • Demonstrating its dedication to quality, all new Lightbridge Academy centers opened to rigorous accreditation standards. As we step into 2025, every eligible center has either achieved accreditation or is actively working toward it—a powerful testament to the brand's steadfast commitment to delivering excellence in early childhood education and upholding the highest standards of quality and care.

For over 25 years, Lightbridge Academy's commitment to being The Solution for Working Families® has played a vital role in enriching communities by fostering a nurturing environment for children's overall development, empowering modern families, and driving growth through innovative educational initiatives. Looking forward, Lightbridge Academy eagerly anticipates upcoming franchise signings, grand openings, and groundbreaking events in new and established markets. With a steadfast dedication to its Circle of Care philosophy, Lightbridge Academy is poised to continue its nationwide expansion—delivering exceptional educational experiences for families and unparalleled opportunities for franchise operators across the country.

To schedule a tour and learn more about Lightbridge Academy's early childhood education programs visit, LightbridgeAcademy.com. Learn more about franchise opportunities at https://LightbridgeAcademyFranchise.com/

About Lightbridge Academy

Established in 1997, the company was founded as a family business based on core values and a Circle of Care philosophy that places equal importance on the needs of children, their families, teachers, center owners and the community. Lightbridge Academy provides quality early education and child care programs to children aged six weeks through kindergarten. The company currently has over 160 child care centers either open or in development throughout Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. The Lightbridge Promise also leads the industry as the Gold Standard for health & safety in the child care industry. In 2024, Lightbridge Academy was ranked #210 on Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 and #274 on the Franchise Times Top 400. This year, Lightbridge Academy was awarded the Franchise Business Reviews Franchisee Satisfaction Award, ranked #179 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list, and was featured on Franchise Times Fast & Serious list.

Media Contact

Alissa Bremner, Lightbridge Academy, 1 7022050019, [email protected], https://lightbridgeacademy.com/ 

SOURCE Lightbridge Academy

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