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Lightbridge Academy, by the numbers

Every figure below comes from real financed deals — what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S1006)

38 deals since 2020 · typical deal $996K · 0% failure rate

38

Deals since 2020

$996K

Typical deal

17

Deals since FY2025

0%

Failure rate (FY20–23)

Lightbridge Academy buyers almost always make it — a 0% failure rate puts it among the safest franchise bets on record.

What buyers pay for Lightbridge Academy

Most Lightbridge Academy deals financed between $765K and $1.25M. Above $1.25M, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Monthly payment (10-yr)
$13,019
Down payment (10%)
$111K
Cash to close (all-in)
$152K

Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.

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Available cash (you'll need ~$152K)

Experience

Recent financings

  • Saavi Academy LLC in Laurel, MD — $5.0M (2026) · Live Oak Banking Company
  • Barakat Holdings LLC in Gambrills, MD — $2.8M (2026) · Live Oak Banking Company
  • Simply Adorable & Phenomenal, LLC in Mansfield, TX — $1.5M (2026) · Live Oak Banking Company
  • JOYFUL JOURNEYS CHILDCARE LLC in Tampa, FL — $1.3M (2026) · Bank of America, National Association
  • MITTEN STATE TOTS LLC in Ann Arbor, MI — $1.2M (2026) · Wells Fargo Bank National Association
  • JOYFUL JOURNEYS CHILDCARE LLC in Tampa, FL — $1.2M (2026) · Wells Fargo Bank National Association
  • Poswal LLC in Fate, TX — $1.2M (2026) · Live Oak Banking Company
  • VIDYAAM LLC in Riverview, FL — $1.2M (2026) · Wells Fargo Bank National Association
  • VANTAGE VENTURES ED INC. in Montvale, NJ — $1.2M (2026) · Wells Fargo Bank National Association
  • KPRGV LLC in Flower Mound, TX — $1.1M (2026) · Bank of America, National Association

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Who funds Lightbridge Academy — and where

Every dot is a financed Lightbridge Academy — 35 mapped.

Financed Lightbridge Academy locations — list all 35 as text

Top lenders for this brand

  1. 1.Live Oak Banking Company(10)
  2. 2.Celtic Bank Corporation(6)
  3. 3.Wells Fargo Bank National Association(6)
  4. 4.Bank of America, National Association(4)
  5. 5.Provident Bank(3)

Most active states

  1. 1.New Jersey (9 loans)
  2. 2.Texas (6 loans)
  3. 3.Maryland (4 loans)
  4. 4.Florida (4 loans)
  5. 5.North Carolina (4 loans)
  6. 6.Tennessee (2 loans)
  7. 7.Pennsylvania (2 loans)
  8. 8.Michigan (2 loans)

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Common questions

How much does a Lightbridge Academy cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for Lightbridge Academy is $996K across 38 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $110K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

How risky is Lightbridge Academy?

0% of Lightbridge Academy's FY2020–23 deals failed and were written off. Under 1% is excellent; 1–3% is normal; above 3% deserves hard questions before the LOI.

Can I finance a Lightbridge Academy with an SBA loan?

Yes — Lightbridge Academy has been SBA-financed 17 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

Buying a Lightbridge Academy franchise

Most Lightbridge Academy buyers finance the purchase or build-out with an SBA 7(a) loan — up to 90% of the cost with roughly 10% down. The typical Lightbridge Academy deal financed for $996K, which points to about $110K of buyer cash on a typical purchase. Lightbridge Academy is listed in the SBA Franchise Directory (identifier S1006), so it's eligible to finance today — confirm current listing with your lender before the LOI. See the lenders that already fund Lightbridge Academy — a bank that knows the brand approves faster — or pre-qualify for financing to see your likely loan size first.

AI summary

This profile summarizes public SBA financing activity for Lightbridge Academy — lender activity, typical loan sizes, financing history, and risk and failure signals where available — via CapBench SBA Intelligence. CapBench is not a lender.

Source: CapBench SBA Intelligence, based on public SBA, lender, franchise, FDIC, and related records. CapBench is not a lender and does not guarantee financing.

Agent summary

This page summarizes public SBA 7(a) financing for Lightbridge Academy — typical deal size, the lenders that fund the brand, geography, and failure-rate context — from CapBench SBA Intelligence. Lightbridge Academy is confirmed in the SBA Franchise Directory here; CapBench is not a lender and does not sell franchises.

  • 38 SBA 7(a) deals since 2020
  • $996K typical deal
  • 17 deals since FY2025
  • 0% failure rate (FY20–23 cohort)
  • SBA Franchise Directory: listed (identifier S1006)
  • Top lenders: Live Oak Banking Company, Celtic Bank Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank National Association

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Data freshness:
SBA records through 2026-05-31; FDIC through 2026-03-31; page updated 2026-06-17.
Sources:
Public SBA 7(a) loan records; FDIC institution data (BankFind); CapBench lender and franchise enrichment.
Canonical:
https://www.capbench.com/franchises/lightbridge-academy
API:
https://www.capbench.com/api/public/franchises/lightbridge-academy
Methodology:
Sources & methodology
  • Informational only — CapBench does not confirm this entity is for sale, eligible for SBA financing, or approved by any lender.
  • Figures come from public records and CapBench methodology; verify before relying on them.
  • Financing figures are historical SBA loan records, not a current offer or franchise availability. Confirm SBA Franchise Directory listing with your lender before an LOI.

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CapBench analysis of public lending records, FY2020–present. Charge-off rate measured on the FY2020–23 cohort. Not affiliated with Lightbridge Academy.

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