Benetrends Announces $50 Million SBA Funding Program with Lightbridge Academy
Lansdale, PA, September 2024 – Benetrends Financial, a leader in franchise funding solutions, proudly announces an exciting new partnership with Lightbridge Academy, allocating $50 million in SBA financing to support their franchisees. This dedicated fund will empower Lightbridge Academy franchisees with the capital they need to successfully launch and grow their businesses. The collaboration between Benetrends and Lightbridge Academy will streamline the financing process, making it easier for franchisees to access funds and drive expansion.
Anthony Byrd, Director of Business Development Benetrends, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "We are excited to collaborate with Lightbridge Academy and offer $50 million in SBA financing to their franchisees. The franchise's commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education aligns perfectly with Benetrends' mission to support businesses that make a difference. We look forward to helping new and existing franchisees achieve their business goals with the right funding solutions."
Lightbridge Academy, a leading educational child care franchise, has a proven track record of success and innovation. As Innovators in Educational Child Care®, Lightbridge Academy’s forward-thinking model stands out and with this proprietary funding program, Lightbridge Academy franchisees will have access to a suite of benefits, including a simplified qualification process, dedicated loan officer support, and loan proposal preparation within 48 hours. This program is designed to offer franchisees an efficient path to securing financing and achieving their business ownership goals.
Gigi Schweikert, CEO of Lightbridge Academy, expressed excitement about the opportunity, saying, " This partnership with Benetrends offers our franchisees a powerful financing option. Access to $50 million in SBA financing is a tremendous opportunity to fuel growth and help more entrepreneurs provide valuable early childhood education services to their communities. We are proud to work with Benetrends to offer this essential support to our franchise family."
The collaboration between Benetrends and Lightbridge Academy sets the stage for continued growth and success, providing franchisees with the necessary resources to thrive in today’s competitive market.
For more information about Benetrends and its funding solutions, visit www.benetrends.com.
For more information on Lightbridge Academy, visit www.LightbridgeAcademy.com/Franchise.
About Benetrends Financial
Benetrends Financial is a premier provider of innovative funding solutions for entrepreneurs, offering a comprehensive suite of financial products and services to help businesses launch and grow. For over 40 years, Benetrends has empowered more than 30,000 entrepreneurs through industry-leading funding programs such as ROBS (Rollover as Business Start-Ups), SBA loans, and proprietary lending solutions. As a trusted partner in franchise and small business financing, Benetrends is committed to client success, providing personalized support every step of the way. For more information, visit www.benetrends.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
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, The Solution for Working Families®, provides quality early education and child care programs to children aged six weeks through kindergarten. The company currently has over 150 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. We also have years of experience helping current center owners through their transition with a careful eye on maintaining continuity of care. The Lightbridge Promise also leads the industry as the Gold Standard for health and safety in the child care industry. In 2023, Lightbridge Academy was ranked #192 on Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 and #296 on the Franchise Times Top 400. Lightbridge Academy has been named a 2024 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review as rated by franchise business owners and a Top Franchise for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion by Entrepreneur Magazine. For more information on Lightbridge Academy's successful franchise business model, or information on selling or converting your existing center, visit LightbridgeAcademyfranchise.com.