Children’s Lighthouse vs KidsPark
Two franchise systems, side by side. For a software vendor, they are not the same opportunity.
More open target
Children’s Lighthouse
wins 5 of 12 vendor rows
Children’s Lighthouse sweeps every dimension that drives software deal velocity and contract value. Budget is far stronger: at $1.94M AUV, franchisees have nearly
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Children’s Lighthouse
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KidsPark
Total units
69
20
Franchised units
69
19
Unit growth YoY
2.985%
-5%
Average unit revenue (AUV)
$1.94M
$773K
Royalty
3.5%
5%
Ad fund
0.5%
3%
Initial franchise fee
$85K
$4K
Investment range (low)
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$299K
Investment range (high)
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$521K
Procurement model
Approved supplier
Franchisor controlled
FDD fiscal year
2024
2025
Filing freshness
OVERDUE
DUE
Common questions
Children’s Lighthouse vs KidsPark, answered
Children’s Lighthouse has 69 total units and KidsPark has 20, so Children’s Lighthouse is the larger system.
Children’s Lighthouse grew units +2.985% year over year vs -5% for KidsPark, so Children’s Lighthouse is growing faster.
Children’s Lighthouse reports $1.94M in average unit revenue and KidsPark reports $773K, so Children’s Lighthouse has the higher AUV.
Children’s Lighthouse charges a 3.5% royalty and KidsPark charges 5%, so Children’s Lighthouse has the lower royalty.
Children’s Lighthouse's initial franchise fee is $85K and KidsPark's is $4K, so KidsPark has the lower fee.
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